Volunteers are needed for performances as Front of House Ushers and, as requested, backstage parents. Each Front of House Usher volunteer is invited to see the show and bring a guest with a complimentary ticket. All volunteers must apply and be screened with a background check. Please fill out the form below to begin your application.

We look forward to working with you!

New York's most famous and flamboyant stage director. Surrounds himself with deliciously beautiful clothing, people, and possessions. In a crowd, it would be impossible to miss him. Should be able to act and sing well and move.

Gender: male

Age: should play 50 to 60 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G#2

Carmen Ghia

Roger Debris' faithful assistant. Carmen is severe in looks and passion for Roger. He may appear younger than he actually is thanks to skilled surgeons. Should be able to act and sing well and move.

Gender: male

Age: should play 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-Hallen Svaden-Svanson

A young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and art. Quite a clueless seductress in some ways. Should be able to act, sing and dance well.

Gender: female

Age: should play 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Ensemble (lots of wonderful roles to fill so you likely could get more than one - or two or three - to do):

Accountants, Bag Lady, Bavarian Peasants, Bum, Chorus Girls, Churchill, Cops, Convicts, Donald, Gunter, Heilos, First Nighters, Jack, Jason, Judge, Jury Foreman, Little Old Ladies, Mr. Marks, Nuns, Prison Trustee, Roger’s Production Team (Bryan, Kevin, Scott, & Shirley), Stalin, Stormtroopers, Street Cleaner, Ticket Taker, Girl Prisoners, Usherettes, Workmen,

All vocal parts are needed. Plenty of character work for actors of all ages. Female dancers who can tap well a must.

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
“HARRIET’S HAPPIEST HALLOWEEN”

Directed by: Tigga Smaller and Alex Hill

Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for Harriet’s Happiest Halloween on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Auditions will be held at the Susquehanna Dance Studio [Room 212] on the campus of Harford Community College.

Performance Dates: October 9 -11, 2026.

** Please note you must be available each evening the week of October 3–8 for Tech Rehearsals.**

**Rehearsals are generally on Sundays until we get closer to show times. Please bring a list of ALL conflicts to auditions.

Dancers 13 years of age and older may audition.

Dancers should wear appropriate dance attire and bring dance shoes for all styles of dance for which they wish to be
considered. Combinations will be taught at the audition.

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

HARFORD DANCE THEATRE
Kinetic Canvas: Banksy

Directed by Lauren Carnesi Daniels.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for Kinetic Canvas on Saturday, April 4, 2026.Rehearsals begin in May 2026 with performance dates on July 31 and August 1 of 2026.

- Dancers 13 years of age and older by audition date may audition.

Auditions will be held in Susquehanna Dance Studio (S212) (Entrance #2 off Thomas Run Road).

Ages 13-15
Registration: 10:30 AM
Auditions: 11:00 – 12:30 PM

Ages 16 and up
Registration: 12:15 PM
Auditions: 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Call backs: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

You will be notified if you are to return for Call Backs.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzie Thompson at sthompson@harford.edu

Choreography Collaborator

The role of choreography collaborator is open for cast members 18 years of age or older through a choreographic audition process that will take place during callbacks.

Collaborator Expectations:

- Be expected to run their own rehearsals in a respectful and efficient manner.

- Be 18+ years old by the audition date.

- Comply with all deadlines and requirements set by the director.

- Understand that this is a non-paid role and is just for credit.

- Perform in at least one piece in the show that is not their own.

- Create original choreography

Collaborators will receive:

- A choreographic assignment from the director including their music and cast

- 6 to 8 hours of rehearsal time broken into 2 or 3 rehearsal blocks to create and clean their choreography based on their availability

- Feedback from the director on a few occasions and as needed through the process.

- Time to run their piece with the other choreographers and director.

Phoenix Festival Theater Presents:

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale embarks on a fantastical adventure with her loyal dog Toto, alongside the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.

Together, they journey down the yellow brick road towards the Emerald City, seeking the help of the mysterious Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Director: Eric Bray Jr.

NOTE: The rest of the production team will be announced by December 1, 2025.

Actors must be 18+ unless you are auditioning for a teen ensemble role. Information below.

Auditions are from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Monday December 8 and December 10, 2025, at 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015, Susquehanna Building Room 207.

Callbacks will be held 6:30 PM December 15, 2025, at 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015, Susquehanna Building Room 212.

We will also be looking for a Toto! If you know of a well-behaved and friendly small dog destined for stardom, please contact us at bwhaley@harford.edu. Owners will be asked to be onsite with the dog to act as handler when the dog is not onstage.

The Wizard of Oz will be performed live at the Chesapeake Welcome Centers Theatre, March 6 – 15, 2026. Performances take place Fridays @ 7 PM, Saturdays @ 2 PM & 7 PM and Sundays @ 2 PM.

Rehearsals will start in January. Rehearsals will be held on Monday & Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Not all cast will be called to all rehearsals.

TEEN ENSEMBLE ONLY INFORMATION: We are seeking a vibrant group of teens, aged 16-17, to be a part of our production. To submit your video audition and complete the audition form, follow this link: Teen Audition. Casting will be completed on or before December 19, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact bwhaley@harford.edu.

AUDITION DETAILS:
Audition forms should be completed prior to audition. If unable to complete the form prior, arrive early to complete it. A picture of you will be taken that evening to help with casting.

Audition Form: Wizard of Oz Audition
Sign Up For Your Audition: SIGN UP

Prepare 16-32 bars (about 1 minute) of a song in the style of the show, or a song from the show.

Please bring a backing track and we will have a device to play your accompaniment. An accompanist will NOT be provided.

Please dress comfortably and be ready to learn and perform a basic dance combination.

You may be asked to read a side from the script. It will be provided at the audition.

The cast list will come out on or before December 19, 2025. If you receive an offer for a role, you will have 24 hours to accept.

Rehearsals will begin in January starting with an introductory meeting and read through.

Conflicts: Please list on the Audition Form all conflicts, including Saturdays and Sundays, as some rehearsals closer to performance dates may be held on these days. If you are involved in another show at the same time, please note that on your conflict sheet.

Tech Week will begin on Saturday, February 27, 2026. No absences are allowed as of this date. Please do not schedule any conflicting events as of this date. Schedule will be provided in January.

Performances:
Friday & Saturday, March 6, 7, 13, 14, 2026, Call time: 5:30 PM – House opens 6:30 PM Curtain 7 PM.
Saturday Matinees, March 7 & 14, 2026, Call time 12:30 PM, House opens 1:30 PM Curtain 2PM.
Sunday Matinees, March 8 & 15, 2026, Call time 12:30 pm, House opens 1:30 PM Curtain 2 PM.

PFT provides costumes. Actors are asked to provide the following:
Tattoo covering
Shoes – unless show specific
Belts, socks, hosiery, undergarments
Theatre blacks – black pants, shirt long sleeve – no midriff.
Make-up and hair products unless show specific, i.e. hair clips, bobby pins, hair spray, make up remover, etc.
Potentially provide everyday items such as jeans
Water bottle/water/snacks

*HAZE WILL BE USED IN THIS SHOW*

CHARACTERS:

All roles are open to all races, ethnicities and gender

Character Breakdown - The Wizard of Oz (RSC Version)

Principals
DOROTHY GALE
AUNT EM – Emily Gale / GLINDA – The Good Witch of the North
UNCLE HENRY – Henry Gale / EMERALD CITY GUARD
ZEKE – Farmhand / COWARDLY LION
HICKORY – Farmhand / TINMAN
HUNK – Farmhand / SCARECROW
MISS ALMIRA GULCH / THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST – non-singing role
PROFESSOR CHESTER MARVEL / THE WIZARD OF OZ – non-singing role

Ensemble/Chorus Roles

CITIZENS OF MUNCHKINLAND
Mayor
Coroner
Barrister
Fiddler
Braggart
Tots
Tough Guys
City Fathers
School Teachers

Crows
Trees
Poppies
Snowmen

OZIANS
Beauticians
Polishers
Manicurists

WINKIES
Winkie General – Leader of the Winkies
Flying Monkeys
Nikko – Commander of the Monkeys
Jitterbug
Jitterbugs & Ghosts

**AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT**

SATURDAY, DEC 13

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Directed by Tigga Smaller & Alex Hill

Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Auditions will be held in the Susquehanna Dance Studio [ROOM S212] on the campus of Harford Community College

REGISTRATION: 9:30 AM
AUDITIONS: 10 AM—1 PM
CALLBACKS: 1-1:30 PM

Dancers 11 years of age and older may audition.

Performance Dates:
May 15, 16 & 17

* Please note: You must be available each evening the week of May 11 – May 14 (Tech Week)

* Rehearsals will take place on Sundays.

* Please bring a list of conflicts to auditions to share with production staff.

Dancers should wear appropriate dance attire and bring dance shoes for all styles of dance for which they wish to be considered. Combinations will be taught at the audition.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzie Thompson at sthompson@harford.edu