‘Wizard of Oz’ auditions open to students

Spring is just around the corner, and that means many things. One of those things is that it's almost time for WMU's annual collaboration with the Minnesota-based Prairie Fire Children's Theater. This year's production promises to be lots of fun for all involved.

Auditions for interested students in first through 12th grades will be held on Monday, March 4, after school in the small gym, and should finish up by 5:30 p.m. Some students will need to stay for rehearsal after auditions, but that schedule depends on what part each student is assigned. We appreciate everyone's flexibility and understanding for however Monday's audition and rehearsal schedule ends up for their budding actors and actresses! Rehearsals will be from 3:30 until 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with an opening night performance on Friday at 7 p.m., March 8, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, in the small gym.

There are over 70 parts available for students to participate in this exciting show, including the roles of Dorothy, Tin Man, Lion, Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, The Green Guard, The Emerald City Traders, the Winkies, the Yellow Brick Road, the Monkeys, and more.

Auditions are open to any students in first through 12th grades. Tickets for these performances will be $8 for adults, and $5 for seniors/students, and available for purchase at the door. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Pogmore, WMU Choral Instructor, at 257-7700 Ext. 127.