Novi Civic Theatre Seeks Performers for "Wizard of Oz"

The Novi Civic Theatre is seeking dancers, singers and performers of all ages to be a part of upcoming musical production of The Wizard of Oz. Auditions will be held Dec. 10 and 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Novi Civic Center.

If cast, participants are expected to pay a $50 registration fee. Rehearsals begin in January and will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

The audition packet is available online at cityofnovi.org and at the City of Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services office. It is suggested that actors call (248) 347-0400 to sign up for an audition time. Interested actors may also sign up online (beginning Dec. 4) at cityofnovi.org. Walk-ins will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Performance dates and times:

• Fridays, March 1 & 8 at 7 p.m.
• Saturdays, March 2 & 9 at 7 p.m.
• Sundays, March 3 & 10 at 2 p.m.

In The Wizard of Oz, little Dorothy of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Audience members will join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.

This musical includes the songs “Over the Rainbow”, “Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead)”, “If I Only Had A Brain, If I Only Had A Heart, If I Only Had The Nerve” and “We're Off To See The Wizard (Follow The Yellow Brick Road)”.

Tickets for the Wizard of Oz will be available beginning in February at the Novi Parks Box Office and at cityofnovi.org. For more information, please contact the Novi Parks Office at (248)347-0400.