The Wizard Of Oz
Youth Edition
Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kansas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of escaping her mundane life. The family’s mean neighbour, Miss Gulch, threatens to impound Dorothy’s cherished dog, Toto, so Dorothy and Toto run away. They meet up with kindly Professor Marvel, who convinces Dorothy to return home. Along the way, a cyclone hits, and Dorothy and Toto are transported to the Land of Oz.
In Oz, Dorothy meets Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, the Wicked Witch of the West, and some companions – Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion – who travel with her to find the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. Desperate to find her way home, Dorothy must face many challenges before returning, discovering what is really important along the way.
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Want to be a part of this musical? Enrol online today!
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FOR: Ages 9-15
REHEARSING: Term 1 and Term 2, 2025
REHEARSAL STUDIO: Perform Australia Studios, 2A Barker St, Griffith ACT 2603
CLASS TIMES: Choose from either:
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Wednesday, 3:45pm-6:15pm, or
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Thursday, 3:45pm-6:15pm
PERFORMANCES: You MUST be available on the following dates:
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Dress rehearsal - Friday 13 June or Saturday 14 June, 2025, depending on your cast
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Performances on Saturday 14 June and Sunday 15 June 2025.
PERFORMANCE VENUE: Belconnen Community Theatre
COST: $380 per term (two -term commitment)
About
The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics
by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by
Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by
Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers’ Edition
Developed by iTheatrics
Under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
“The Wizard of Oz” is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical
on behalf of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
What happens in a musical theatre production class?
If you've never been a part of a musical theatre production class before, here's what you can expect, week to week. Every week includes different educational content designed by professional actors and educators.
CHECK-IN
We begin with connection - checking in with the kids to see how they're going. This helps take the temperature of the room, as well as build friendships within the group.
WARM-UP
Like athletes, actors warm up their voice and body. We spend a few minutes preparing for the work we're about to do. Sometimes it may also involve an energiser game.
SINGING & CHOREOGRAPHY
Students learn songs under the tutelage of the show's musical director, and dance under the choreographer.
SCRIPT WORK/
REHEARSAL
Students put singing and dance together with scene work (acting). Over the weeks of the program, they rehearse the show in chunks, until such time as the whole show is ready to come together as a complete work.
Be a part of this show and:
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Learn singing, dancing and acting skills with trained professional performers
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Get your own copy of the script to keep forever
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Receive your own team t-shirt
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Make new friends
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Wear fabulous costumes
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Enjoy the buzz of being in a show
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Perform for family and friends in a real theatre!
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No experience is necessary to join this class, however we do find that once you try your first musical, you'll be coming back again and again for more!
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About your director
James Scott
James Scott is an actor, director and teacher. He is a co-founder and Director of Artistic Development at Perform Australia. He holds a Diploma of Performance from the Actors' College of Theatre and Television and a Master of Arts Practice in Acting from Charles Sturt University, as well as a Diploma in Vocational Education and Training. He has performed on stage and screen over a 30-year period - most recently in 'Waiting for Godot' at the Street Theatre - and has directed countless productions. Among them are several children’s musicals with Perform Australia, including The Sound of Music, Cinderella Cats, Shrek Jr, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr, Spamalot Jr, Peter Pan Jr, Music Man Jr, Oliver Jr, Lion King Jr, Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods Jr and Oklahoma: Youth Edition.
Roles in the show
All students get ample stage time during the performance, whether they are part of our ensemble of back-up singers and dancers, or they have a character role. Often the ensemble play multiple roles through the performance (such as munchkins, townsfolk, winged monkeys, birds etc. that require multiple costume changes and several song-and-dance numbers). Being part of the ensemble is just as important as being a lead role.
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There is an audition process for students who want to try out for a character role, which usually happens in Week 2-3 of the rehearsal process. Students who would like to audition for a role will need to sing one of the songs from the show (we teach it in Week 1) and also read a portion of the script.
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How roles are cast
The show's director has the final say on who receives which role. Casting is a very difficult process and the show's leadership team often spends multiple hours on it. Not everyone will get the role they want, but we do ask parents to support our decisions for the good of the show and the experience of the children.
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Tickets
Tickets go on sale 4-6 weeks before the show, from our website. Tickets to the show cost $35.
Other classes you may be interested in
Many children do more than one class with Perform Australia each week! Take a look at some of our other programs that may support your child as a performer.
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