TLC Announces Search for Munchkins and Toto
--Lost Colony Company to audition local youth (and dogs) for big chance at small roles--
(Manteo, N.C., June 10, 2010) – The Lost Colony is looking for young actors to appear in their upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz at Waterside Theatre on July 30, 31 and August 6, 7. Auditions for munchkins and other ancillary characters will be held on June 16 from 4-6 pm at the Lost Colony Building. Additionally in July there will be canine auditions for The Wizard of Oz.

Young actors Interested in the June 16 auditions are invited to prepare a song to sing and a text to recite (preferably by memory) for the auditions. Photographs and résumés are recommended. Children must be at least 6 years of age to appear in the production. Rehearsals for the show require both daytime and evening commitments. There will be a $45 costuming fee to be in the show, however the costume will be yours to keep afterwards. Participation requires availability for all four performances.

If your canine is interested in auditioning, then bring “your dog little dog too”, to Toto Auditions in July. For the role of Toto, producers of the musical are looking for a well-mannered “scrappy dog” of any breed. These auditions occur on July 7 from 4-6 pm at Waterside Theatre. For audition information, call 252-473-2127. (Picture here is Tidewater Virginia’s Hurrah Players in a recent production of The Wizard of Oz. In mid-August, the Hurrah Players bring their production of High School Musical 2: On Stage to Waterside Theatre.)

Auditions, Roles & Production Crews 2010
The Lost Colony has served as the training ground for many notable personalities since its debut in 1937. Today, the production continues to offer performers and technicians the opportunity to hone their skills.

Auditions, Roles & Production Crews 2010
Casting | Production Positions | Auditions

Script: Paul Green
Director: Robert Richmond
Choreographer: Sean Kelly
Musical Director: Ken Clifton
Production Designer: William Ivey Long
Sound Designer: Michael Rasbury
Lighting Designer: Jim Hunter
Fight Director: Robert Midgette
Executive Director/Producer: Carl V. Curnutte, III

The 2010 Season Auditions will be held in these locations:

The New York Auditions
Pearl Studios
500 8th Avenue New York, NY
Casting:  Dave Clemmons Casting – Dave Clemmons/Joy Dewing
website: http://clemmonscasting.com/
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Audition Season Schedule

FEBRUARY 5,6,7,8 UPTA Auditions
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 Local Auditions
March 3,4,5,6,7 SETC Auditions
MARCH 2010 IOD Auditions