AUDITION PACK

Information Night
There is an information night on Tuesday the 15th of November at the Civic Pavilion,
The Concourse, Chatswood at 7.30pm. Come along to hear from the entire
production team their plans for this exciting production of WICKED. Get all the details
you will need to be ready for the Auditions and get firsthand information and tips for
the Auditions from the team. With special guest performances this will be a must for
anyone serious about landing a spot in the show!

About WICKED
Get ready to 'Defy Gravity' as the worldwide phenomenon that is the musical WICKED
flies onto the stage at The Concourse Theatre in Chatswood.

WICKED tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy blew into
town, there were two other girls kicking up a storm in the land of Oz. Galinda, blonde
ambitious and very popular and green-skinned Elphaba, neglected and
misunderstood. WICKED tells the story of these two mis-matched friends and how
they became the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

WICKED serves as a prequel to the Wizard of Oz, but turns the story on its head.
Adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life & Times of the Wicked Witch
of the West, it explores the early life of the witches of Oz: Glinda and Elphaba. The
two main characters meet at University. By a misunderstanding, they end up as
roommates and, after an initial period of mutual loathing, begin to care for each other
and influence the others choices. These choices and their personal convictions take
them on wildly different journeys.

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For
Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as 'The defining musical of the
decade'. WICKED is a truly thrillifying experience that everyone will love.

Production Team
Director – Stig Bell
Musical Director – Greg Jones
Choreographer – Kim Dresner
Assistant Director – Peter Meredith
Assistant Musical Director – Harrison Collins
Assistant Choreographer – Nina Tierney
Performance dates
The performance dates for WICKED are:

Sat 20 May 2017 7.30pm

Sun 21 May 2017 5.00pm
Tue 23 May 2017 7.30pm (TBC – please hold)
Wed 24 May 2017 7.30pm
Fri 26 May 2017 7.30pm
Sat 27 May 2017 1.30pm
Sat 27 May 2017 7.30pm
Sun 28 May 2017 1.30pm
Tue 30 May 2017 7.30pm (TBC – please hold)
Wed 31 May 2017 7.30pm
Fri 2 June 2017 7.30pm
Sat 3 June 2017 1.30pm
Sat 3 June 2017 7.30pm
Sun 4 June 2017 1.30pm

Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals are every Tuesday & Thursday commencing January 24th Jan 2017,
7.30pm-10.30pm (no rehearsal Australia Day) at the Mowbray Public School, 635
Mowbray Rd, Chatswood West. Please note that there will be one Sunday rehearsal
per month from Feb-May (so 4 Sunday’s in total) from 10.00am-5.00pm

Other important rehearsal dates are:

Sun 14 May 2017 10.00am-6.00pm (TBC – please hold)

Sun 14 May 2017 7.30pm Technical Rehearsal 1
Mon 15 May 2017 7.30pm Technical Rehearsal 2
Tue 16 May 2017 7.30pm Piano Dress Rehearsal
Wed 17 May 2017 7.30pm Full Dress Rehearsal
Thu 18 May 2017 7.30 Full Dress Rehearsal
Sat 20 May 2017 1.00pm (TBC –please hold for Final Dress/preview)
Performance Venue
WICKED will be performed at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood
www.theconcourse.com.au

Show & Membership fees

In the event you are cast in this production a small financial commitment of a $75
show fee is required to cover general administrative costs, rehearsal catering and the
services of a professional photographer who will provide you with a souvenir photo
disc at the end of the production. In addition if you are not a current member of
Willoughby Theatre Company you will need to become a member to ensure you are
covered by our insurance. The annual membership fee is $25. Show and membership
fees are due to be paid at the first rehearsal and can be paid by cash or credit card.

Commitment to the Show

WTC strives for the highest standard possible in our productions and this requires a
substantial commitment from those involved not just to attend rehearsals but to also
spend the necessary time away from rehearsals, revising music, lines and
choreography. By accepting a place in this production cast members are committing
to attend rehearsals as well as publicity appearances, photo shoots or media calls as
required.

Failure to attend more than three rehearsals without a valid reason may result in a
cast member forfeiting their place in the show.

Set Construction and Painting

Wicked cast members will be required to attend scenery/set construction/painting on

3 occasions during the rehearsal period. These sessions take place most Sunday
mornings from 9am onwards.
General Casting Information

Named principal roles – Please see detailed information on the next page

Ensemble Members – townspeople, munchkins, citizens of Oz, students, emerald city

guards, flying monkeys, and a range of smaller character roles and soloist
opportunities (All ages, genders, backgrounds and voice types). Some
dance/movement skill required

Off stage Vocal Ensemble – A small group of male and female voices (approx. 8-10
people) to support the onstage vocals. This group will be required to attend all
rehearsals when music is being learnt and other full run-throughs or dress rehearsals
as scheduled. A full commitment to rehearsals and all performances is required.

Dance Ensemble – This production will feature a small but dedicated dance ensemble
made up of male and female dancers with strong technical training in ballet and jazz.
Dance ensembles are not required to sing but this is an advantage.

N.B. There are no children characters or roles in WICKED. Minimum age for
participation is 16 years at the time of the Audition with parental consent required for
any performer under the age of 18.
Principal Casting Information

Role Gender Age VoiceType Style Range

Elphaba F 18-35 Mezzo Belt/Pop

Galinda F 18-35 Soprano Lyric/Belt

Nessarose F 18-35 Alto Broadway

Fiyero M 18-35 Tenor/Bari Belt/Pop

Boq M 18-35 Tenor/Bari Broadway

Morrible F 35-65 Alto Broadway

The Wizard M 40-65 Baritone Broadway

Dillamond M 35-65 Baritone Broadway

Frex M 35-55 Tenor Broadway

 AUDITIONS
General Notes
We will be holding both Vocal and Dance/Movement auditions. Please note that everyone is
required to attend a Dance Audition even if you are only auditioning for a principal role.

There will also be a dedicated Dance Ensemble and the ability to sing for this group is an
advantage but optional. We are also holding pre-audition dance workshops. Please refer to
the Dance Audition section for all the details

Be prepared that the audition panel many not be able to hear your entire song and may ask
you to perform particular sections only.

Vocal Auditions
Ensemble/Offstage vocalists – any person interested in auditioning for the Wicked ensemble
cast or the offstage vocal ensemble should prepare a song of their choice they feel best
showcases their vocal range and ability.

Principal roles - Unless auditioning for one of the named roles below you should prepare a
song of your choice that you feel best showcases your range and capabilities. Whilst you do
not need to perform a song from the show, you should keep in mind the character and vocal
style most appropriate when selecting a song.

The Wizard, Morrible, Elphaba, Galinda, Dillamond, Boq, Nessa, & Fiyero will also be required
to do a Cold Read on the day

Elphaba – Please prepare The Wizard and I for your vocal audition. Call back excerpts will be
Defying Gravity & No Good Deed

Glinda – Please prepare the opening section leading into No One Mourns the Wicked (Let us
be glad, let us be joyful..etc) & a song of your choice to demonstrate your belting ability. Call
back song is Popular.

Fiyero – Please prepare a song of your choice. Call back will be excerpts from As Long as
Your Mine & Dancing Through Life.

Unfortunately we can not provide sheet music to you but the majority can be downloaded for
a small cost via musicnotes.com or sheetmusicplus.com
To Book your vocal audition
All auditions should be booked via our online booking system.
http://www.meetme.so/wtc-wicked-auditions

For questions about the vocal auditions please contact Stig Bell stigbell@gmail.com

Vocal Auditions will be held on the following dates and at the following locations:

Date: Wednesday 30th of November

Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Location: Mowbray Public School, 635 Mowbray Road, Chatswood West
(Entry is via Hartfield Street)

Date: Thursday 1st of December

Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Location: Mowbray Public School, 635 Mowbray Road, Chatswood West
(Entry is via Hartfield Street)

Date: Saturday 3rd of December

Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Location: The Studio, The Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
(Entry is via the Stage Door on Anderson Street)

Call Backs
Elphaba/Glinda:

Date: Monday 5th December 2017

Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Location: Mowbray Public School, 635 Mowbray Road, Chatswood West
(Entry is via Hartfield Street)

All other roles:

Date: Tuesday 6th December 2017

Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Location: Mowbray Public School, 635 Mowbray Road, Chatswood West
(Entry is via Hartfield Street)
 DANCE AUDITIONS
To Book your dance audition
All auditions should be booked via our online booking system.
http://www.meetme.so/wtc-wicked-auditions

Dance Workshop

We would like to give everyone the opportunity to perform at their very best so we will be
holding a general dance workshop where our Choreographer, Kim Dresner will be teaching
the Audition routine in advance of the Dance Audition on Sunday the 4 th of December.
The dance workshop is not compulsory but highly recommended to be able to give the best
audition possible and will take place on Tuesday 29th of November 6pm-7pm and a second
session 7pm -8pm at The Jazz Factory, 2nd Floor /1A Lindfield Ave, Lindfield.

General Dance Auditions

All auditionees (excluding offstage vocal ensemble) must book ONE audition slot (maximum
50 people per slot). Available slots are:

10am – 11am
11am-12pm
12pm -1pm

Choreography on the day will be taught once and then auditionees will perform in groups of
5. Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing and appropriate footwear. Dance Auditions
will take place Sunday 4th of December at The Jazz Factory, 2nd Floor /1A Lindfield Ave,
Lindfield. Please book your time via our online booking system

Dance Ensemble Audition

The Dance Ensemble Audition is an open call. Interested Dancers should attend 3.00pm-
5.00pm Sunday 4th of December at The Jazz Factory, 2nd Floor /1A Lindfield Ave, Lindfield.
The small dance ensemble will be made up of male and female dancers with strong technical
training in ballet and jazz. The first hour of the audition will be technique based including
turns, leg extensions, jumps and leaps. Dancers may also be partnered and asked to execute
some lifts/partner work.

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Skills including tap dance, pointe work and acrobatics are desired and dancers will have the
opportunity to show off their special skills during the first hour of the audition.

The second hour will be an advanced dance routine. The production team will be looking for
dancers that not only have the technical and stylistic qualities required but who are able to pick
up choreography quickly. Auditionees will be taught choreography in 20-30 minutes and then
perform twice in small groups.

All dancers must attend the general dance audition as well. Singing audition is optional but we
would like to find advanced dancers who have the ability to sing in the ensemble too. Please
book your time via our online booking system

For any questions about the Dance Audition please contact Kim Dresner
kim@jazzfactory.com.au
 CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Role Details
Elphaba Thropp Elphaba is the main protagonist and ‘heroine’ of the story and the show primarily revolves
around her. Her green skin has made her a social outcast and a source of shame for her
noble and wealthy family. She keenly feels the lack of a supportive parental figure in her life.
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Although she rarely shows it, she is deeply hurt by her family’s rejection and underneath her
required
broody and gruff exterior she yearns for acceptance and inclusion. She is however very smart,
highly principled and has a very strong sense of right and wrong. She has a talent for magic, a
skill she has tried to keep hidden. Intense, and quick to anger, she has a natural affinity for
those on the outer margins and this drives her crusade to right the wrongs in Oz. Elphaba is
likeable, honest and in every way ‘good’ but she is in a constant battle with her feelings over
the wrong she sees around her. This duality is a core driver of the character throughout the
show. In her anger and frustration she ultimately embraces everything she once rejected
about herself and transitions into becoming the Wicked Witch of the West.
G(a)linda Uppland Galinda is Elphaba’s polar opposite. Beautiful, blonde and incredibly popular, Galinda is
initially superficial, vain and obsessed with getting her own way at every turn. She is
supremely confident and totally self-absorbed. She has very little awareness of the way she
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affects others. She is from a wealthy aristocratic family and has had nearly everything she
required
has ever wanted provided to her. Although she and others are convinced of her ‘goodness’,
she often uses other people, sometimes cruelly, to get her way. She begins to see the world
differently when her conscious is pricked by an act of kindness from Elphaba. Whilst she
begins to feel empathy and friendship for Elphaba, her ambition and desire for popularity
keep her from truly evolving into the’ good’ person she wishes to be. She begins to
understand that true goodness comes from within, and it is in witnessing Elphaba’s ultimate
sacrifice that she finally transforms into Glinda the Good.
Fiyero Tigelaar Fiyero initially appears as vain and superficial. He is from a wealthy and privileged royal
family. He is very handsome and a Prince no less! He exudes a sensuous confidence that any
woman would find irresistible. He has a hedonistic carefree approach to life and only wants
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to spend his time dancing and having fun, avoiding any and all responsibilities. Despite this
required
(or because of this) there is a deeper sadness within him that his life will never amount to
much, and he is fascinated by Elphaba’s sense of purpose and desire to change the world for
good. He is initially interested in Galinda as a potential match but eventually is drawn to
Elphaba whom he falls deeply in love with.

Nessarose Thropp Elphaba’s younger sister, Nessa initially appears as a sad and tragic figure. Strikingly
beautiful, she is born with paralysis in her legs that see her wheel chair bound. Nessa has
been spoilt terribly by her father who has lavished all his love and attention on her. Despite
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this she feels a deep sense of insecurity and social awkwardness as a result of being in a
required
wheel chair. She has an enormous desire to love and be loved. As a result of Galinda’s
scheming she is matched with Boq, who in an effort to impress Galinda treats Nessa kindly.
Nessa immediately falls head over heels in love with him. As the story progresses Nessa
becomes increasingly obsessed with Boq who does not return her affections. Tragically she
refuses to see that Boq does not love her. Her sense of abandonment and bitterness twist
her character toward hatred and anger and she ultimately becomes the Wicked Witch of
the East.
Role Details
Madame Morrible Perhaps the one true villain of the story, Madame Morrible is the headmistress of Shiz
University. She is also secretly conspiring with the Wizard to achieve power and control of
Oz. She is manipulative, dark and cunning. She understands the power of fear and public
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propaganda and is really the person behind the Wizards rise to power. She is able to play
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on each characters weakness to achieve her own personal aims. Madame Morrible tricks
Elphaba into using her magical powers to create the winged monkeys for the Wizard. When
Elphaba realizes her mistake and flees, Madame Morrible spreads the rumour that she is a
Wicked Witch, in order to turn the people against her. She whips the citizens of Oz into a
frenzy and makes Elphaba enemy number one. The role requires a strong character actor.
Boq Described as an unusually tall Munchkin boy, Boq is the love interest of Elphaba's younger
sister, Nessarose. However, the feeling is not mutual; Boq only became involved with
Nessarose in hopes of impressing Galinda, on whom he truly has his heart set.
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Unfortunately, Galinda has so little regard for him that she cannot remember his name
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(calling him Biq). When Nessarose eventually becomes the governor of Munchinkin land,
she uses her power to enslave Boq as her personal servant. When Boq confesses his love
for Galinda, Nessarose becomes extremely angry with him. At that point, she tries to cast a
spell on him from Elphaba's spell book. This causes Boq's heart to shrink until it is
completely gone. In a desperate attempt to save Boq's life, Elphaba turns Boq into the Tin
Man
The Wizard The Wizard is the ruler of Oz and highly venerated by the citizens of Oz who see him as
‘Wonderful’. In reality he is a circus performer and inventor blown to Oz in a hot air balloon
from Omaha, Nebraska. He uses elaborate illusions and props to convince his followers
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that he is a powerful Wizard. He is quite selfish and thrives on the adulation and adoration
required
of the citizens of Oz. Manipulated by Morrible he seeks to further extend his influence
across Oz by subjugating the speaking animals. Although less aware of Morrible’s deeper
intentions he recognizes that through her he will give the Ozians a reason to continue to
follow and adore him. Whilst he is naïve and unaware of how his actions are affecting
others, there is an underlying pragmatic ruthlessness to his character. It is only in the final
moments that he comes to realise too late, the folly of his actions.
Frexspar Thropp Frex is Elphaba’s father and the Governor of Munchkin land before being succeeded by his
daughter Nessarose whom he dotes on. He travels often as Governor and it is during once
such absence that is wife Melena engages in an illicit affair resulting in the pregnancy and
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birth of Elphaba. He is utterly embarrassed and ashamed of Elphaba and gives her the role
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of Nessarose’s carer and guardian after his wife dies giving birth to Nessa.
Melena Thropp Wife to Frex and mother of Elphaba and Nessa. She secretly despises her husband and
engages in a secret affair with a travelling salesman who gives her a strange green elixir
that results in the birth of her daughter Elphaba.
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Chistery A Monkey who is the Wizards man servant. He has apparently lost the power of speech.
Elphaba is tricked into using her magic to give him and the other monkeys wings. He
eventually leaves the Wizard to join Elphaba. The role requires a strong character/physical
Dance required
actor or dancer
Role Details
Midwife Appears in a flashback sequence at the opening of the show. Delivers Elphaba and reveals
the green baby for the first time. This role will most likely be cast from the Ensemble.
No movement
required
Pfannee One of Galinda’s closest friends and avid followers. Small speaking role. This role will most
likely be cast from the Ensemble.
Some dance
required
Shenshen Another of Galinda’s close friends and followers. Small speaking role. This role will most
likely be cast from the Ensemble.
Some dance
required
Musical Numbers
Act I

"Overture" – Orchestra, then Citizens of Oz (ensemble) and

"No One Mourns the Wicked" – Glinda and Citizens of Oz (ensemble), Elphaba's Mother,
Elphaba's Father, Midwife, Salesman (prerecorded for click-track section)
"Dear Old Shiz" – Students (ensemble) and Glinda
"The Wizard and I" - Madame Morrible and Elphaba
"What is this Feeling?" – Galinda, Elphaba, and Students
"Something Bad" – Doctor Dillamond, Elphaba, Madame Morrible (speaking)
"Dancing Through Life" Fiyero, Boq, Nessarose, Madame Morrible (speaking), Galinda, Pfannee
(speaking), Shenshen (speaking)
"The Ozdust Dance" –Boq, Nessarose, Madame Morrible (speaking), Galinda (speaking), Fiyero
(speaking)
"Popular" Glinda, Elphaba (speaking)
"I'm Not That Girl– Elphaba
"The Wizard and I - Elphaba, Madame Morrible, Conductor (speaking), Nessarose (speaking),
Galinda (speaking), Boq (speaking)
"One Short Day" – Elphaba, Glinda, and Citizens of the Emerald City/Show Chorus(ensemble),
Palace Guard (speaking)
"A Sentimental Man" – Wizard, Elphaba (speaking), Glinda (speaking)
"Defying Gravity" – Elphaba, Glinda, Guards, and Citizens of Oz (ensemble)

Act II

"Act II Opening"– Orchestra, Ensemble, Glinda (speaking)

"Thank Goodness ~ Part 1" - Glinda, Crowd (ensemble), Madame Morrible, Fiyero (speaking)
"Thank Goodness ~ Part 2" - Glinda, Madame Morrible, Fiyero (speaking), Crowd (ensemble),
"Thank Goodness ~ Part 3" - Glinda, Crowd (ensemble)
"Wonderful" – Wizard, Elphaba
"I'm Not That Girl~Reprise"– Wizard (speaking), Madame Morrible (speaking), Glinda
"As Long As You're Mine" – Elphaba, Fiyero
"No Good Deed" – Elphaba
"March of the Witch-Hunters" – Ensemble, Boq, Lion, Glinda (speaking), Madame Morrible
(speaking), Elphaba (speaking)
"For Good*" – Elphaba, Glinda
"A Sentimental Man~Reprise" – Wizard (pre-recorded and live), Morrible (speaking), Glinda
(speaking)
"Finale" – Glinda, Morrible (speaking), Ensemble, Fiyero (speaking), Elphaba
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