Open Auditions Set for Barn Theater's Next Production

To be directed by Erin Wilbur Gilgur, Christmas in the Land of Oz is adapted by Ruth Perry from the book by L. Frank Baum and is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc, according to the publicity director.

For the auditions:

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the Children ensemble only
• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for Teens and adults only

The cast will take the stage for three shows:

• Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

"Dorothy, back in Kansas with Christmas only a few days away, sees her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry losing heart because times are hard and there's no grass for the hungry cattle. However, Dorothy knows the place to replace a lost heart - the Land of Oz. With "the wink of an eye," she's there! There's trouble in Oz as well. With Dorothy gone, her old friends the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Woodsman don't know what to do about Christmas. They've been sending radio messages, "Calling Kansas. Calling Dorothy in Kansas." Dorothy is their only hope of dealing with the mischievous Winged Monkeys who've gone so far as to steal all the Christmas decorations! When finally the problems in Oz and Kansas are solved, the play closes with a rousing carol, proving that there is Christmas in Oz, Kansas, and everywhere," according to the theater. 

Here are the requirements for the 15+ member cast:

• 6 Men, 7 Women (roles open to ages 16 to 100)
• 2 to 10 children's ensemble (open to children 10 years old and up for flying monkeys and munchkins)
• The theater needs Teen/young adult crew
• Scripts and sides will be provided for this non-musical play. 
• All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. 
• The cast will rehearse 2-3 times a week, be available for all evening during tech
• week (Dec. 1-6) and for all performances
• Actors need to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. 

Questions? contact xmasinoz@barntheatre.org

Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org. For more information or directions, call 973-334-9320 ext. 5, or visit www.barntheatre.org