Nottingham
Lakeside Arts is looking for local singers and dancers to join the cast of
their next major production, a Northern Soul inspired version of The Wizard of
Oz...
Its snappy
name is indicator that this is no ordinary interpretation of the classic tale.
Indeed,
The Wiz, Nottingham Lakeside Arts’ next home-grown production, brings The Wizard
of Oz into the Seventies and the booming Northern Soul club movement.
“The music
is incredible, and of course everybody loves the timeless story of Dorothy and
her friends in Oz,” says director Martin Berry, who is looking for local
performers to join the cast of the musical.
“This is a
wonderful chance to audition for a production that will be of a professional standard
and will be led by a fantastically experienced team,” he says.
Past
productions at Nottingham Lakeside Arts include Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors
and Oh What A Lovely War.
The Wiz is
described as an “ultra stylish version” of the Wizard Of Oz, featuring all the
key characters: Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West
and Dorothy. But it will be set in a Nottingham Northern Soul club in the
Seventies.
“Expect
high-fashion, pulsating music and a strong East Midlands vibe,” adds Martin,
who is currently working on a production of Macbeth in London. His previous
West End credits include Bill Kenwright’s Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour
Dreamcoat and Phyllida Lloyd's The Handmaid's Tale with the English National
Opera.
At
Lakeside he’s directed A Christmas Carol and Doctor Faustus. Martin is
currently working on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the theatre based at
University Park.
“There’s
always a real buzz around these summer shows and The Wiz will allow us to
explore dance, singing, acting and production values on a whole new level,” he
says.
“We are
really excited to find yet another talented local cast to bring this timeless
tale to life with us.
“Our
previous casts have included drama school graduates, working actors and future
professionals; many of whom are now training at top schools including GSA, Rose
Bruford, LSMT, BSA, East 15 and Mountview; as well as teachers, IT technicians,
students, retirees and many more.
“They all
have three things in common: they are talented, passionate about theatre and
committed to joining us in being part of a unique and thrilling new production.
If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.”
Successful
candidates must be available for rehearsals which take place at weekends and
Wednesday evenings during April, May and June.
The show
will run from July 13 to 25.
Candidates
must be 16 or over. There is no upper age limit.
To
register for an audition, email auditions@newstreettheatre.com with
your name.
To find
out more visit www.lakesidearts.org.uk
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