Directed by Alie B Gorrie with music and assistant director Kristin Staskowski
On stage at The J March 6-9, 2025
- Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m.
- Friday, March 7, noon (school performance)
- Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 9, noon
The LJCC Theater program wants to be the place where any child who is interested in getting started in theater gets their start. It is our hope to provide quality community theater in Birmingham that cultivates a safe and fun introduction to the theater arts for children and adults.
The LJCC Youth Theater is open to all abilities with a spirit of inclusion. While participation in this LJCC Youth Theater production could cost upwards of $200, cost to participants will be only $36 (charged after auditions; scholarships are available).
Auditions and rehearsals
We suggest that auditionees watch the original MGM film The Wizard of Oz prior to auditioning.
- Auditions*
- Monday, January 6, 4-8 p.m. at the Levite Jewish Community Center: The dance and singing call. The dance call is required for everyone, the singing audition is only for those who want to have a singing part. Please have your child wear clothes they can comfortably move in and have them prepare to sing parts of either “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or “If I Only Had a Brain.”
- Tuesday, January 7, 4-6 p.m.: an extension for those who did not get to sing on the previous day (we will add sign-up spots to Tuesday if Monday’s fill up), followed by the beginning of reading for parts. Sides will be provided on January 6, for anyone who wants to come back on Tuesday to read. Reach out to us if your child needs advance time to prepare the sides.
- Callbacks: Wednesday, January 8, 5-7 p.m. We will contact you the evening of January 7 if your child has been called back. If you do not hear from us, it does not mean your child is not cast but that we have simply seen all we need. Everyone will be notified of the cast list by Friday, January 10.
- Cast list announced Friday, January 9: Children who are not cast in a role will be offered leadership roles in sets, props, costumes, stage management, and more.
- Parent/Guardian meeting Sunday, January 12*: All children who intend to partake in the production either as a part in the show or as a leadership role offstage are required to attend with their parent or guardian. All parents/guardians will be asked to join a committee to help the production succeed. We will review the code of conduct as well as rehearsal and performance expectations.
- Rehearsals
- January 13-March 3
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Dress rehearsals*: March 4 & 5
- January 13-March 3
*Participation is mandatory
Show Dates*
- Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m.
- Friday, March 7, noon (school performance)
- Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 9, noon
*Participation is mandatory
Expectations of cast, crew, and parents
Please know that discipline and good behavior are key elements of being a part of a great theatrical production. Our intent to foster a loving, safe, and fun environment for your child to learn and grow in requires everyone to agree to the behavior standards that we will set forth. By signing your child up for an audition slot, you are acknowledging these expectations ahead of time.
We will be looking for appropriate behavior as part of the audition process. Please do not treat any part of this production as glorified babysitting.