National Tour, LLC | Columbia, MD
Columbia, MD

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Touring Agreement

$995 weekly minimum (Level 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the Touring production of THE WIZ (See breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (Pop, Gospel, R&B). Bring a hardcopy headshot and resume and your book should we want to explore further. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (519)

519 8th Ave

12th Fl

New York, NY 10018

Holding room - 12th Floor, Studio D

PERSONNEL

Producer: Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson,

Brian Moreland

Director: Schele Williams

Book: William F. Brown

Music/Lyrics: Charles Smalls

Additional Materials for this Production: Amber Ruffin

Music Supervisor: Joseph Joubert

Choreographer: JaQuel Knight

Casting: The TRC Company/Olivia Paige

West, CSA & Xavier Rubiano, CSA

Expected to attend:

Olivia Paige West, and/or Xavier Rubiano,

CSA (Casting Directors)

OTHER DATES

Currently running

Closing Performance: May 31st, 2026

OTHER

Currently running

Closing Performance: May 31st, 2026

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages
performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

THE WIZ (Tour)

WIZ National Tour LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

SEEKING:

[DOROTHY] (16-25) Teenager that feels like she doesn’t belong. She is a seeker with a big heart and the capacity to be braver than she thinks.

[AUNT EM] (30-55) Loving soul, determined to ensure Dorothy belongs there.

[SCARECROW] (20-30) Big hearted and fiercely protective of his new friend Dorothy. Dances exceptionally well.

[TIN MAN] (20-30) Deeply curious and clever, a real leader in the group. He is seeking a heart but has enormous compassion.

[LION] (20 - 35) Empathic kind soul who masks his insecurity with bravado. He is seeking the confidence and kindness Dorothy provides.

[EVILLINE] (30-55) Big personality both evil and fierce. Cunning and ruthless but with style. The original Diva.

[THE WIZ] (40-65) The ultimate con artist. Smooth double talker with incredible charm. Larger than life.

[GLINDA] (35 – 50) Generous, protective and encouraging soul. Your favorite Auntie.

SALARY

Touring Agreement $995 weekly minimum (Level 6)

UNION

AEA