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    WIZARD OF OZ CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

    DOROTHY GALE: female, 13-25 (Mezzo/Mix) Young Kansas girl, earnest, expressive, and strong-willed, in
    search of something more. Very strong singer who moves well.

    HUNK / SCARECROW: male, 25-45 (Baritone) Plucky and clever in a pinch, even while lacking a brain. Strong
    actor with an honest quality. Excellent dancer – acrobatic skills a bonus. Strong baritone to F.

    HICKORY / TIN MAN: male, 25-45 (Baritone/Tenor) Desperate for a heart. A kind-hearted romantic. Singing
    and dance required. Strong baritone / tenor to G.

    ZEKE / COWARDLY LION: male, 25-45 (Baritone) A mix of bravado and cowardice. Should move well. Cuddly
    actor with excellent comic timing. Vocal range: Strong baritone to F.

    ALMIRA GULTCH / WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: female, 25-60. Character villain with an over-the-top
    stage presence. Excellent comic actress, has a killer cackle. Sings comically but doesn't have to sound good.

    PROFESSOR MARVEL / THE WIZARD: male, 50-65. Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring
    or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing.

    GLINDA: female, 25-45. (Soprano) Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong
    singer.

    AUNT EM: female, 30-60. Aunt Em is demanding, but loves her niece. Non-singing.

    UNCLE HENRY: male, 40-60. Dorothy’s pleasant uncle. Non-singing.

    EMERALD CITY GUARD: male, 40-70. (Baritone) Strong comic actor, big presence.

    MUNCHKINS: boys and girls, 4-10 (under 5ft tall). The little people of Munchkinland. Long oppressed, and
    happy to be freed, the Munchkins will (mostly) be played by children. Group singing and coordinated movement
    required. Dance experience a plus. There are some featured roles among the munchkins, such as The Coroner,
    The Lollipop Guild, and The Lullaby League.

    WINKIES / FLYING MONKEYS / OZIANS / ADULT MUNCHKINS: adults and teens, age 14+. The adult
    chorus of the show, with featured speaking/vocal/dancing roles available. Singing and movement required.

    POPPIES: teens; ballet required

    JITTERBUGS: teens; tap dance required

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