Synopsis
Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz long before Dorothy arrives, focusing on the unlikely, turbulent friendship between Elphaba, a passionate and misunderstood green-skinned outcast, and Glinda, a beautiful, popular, and ambitious blonde. As students at Shiz University, their contrasting personalities clash and then bond, but their lives are dramatically fractured when they uncover the dark corruption of the Wizard's regime. Forced to make opposing choices to survive the political climate of Oz, Elphaba embraces her public framing as the Wicked Witch of the West to fight for justice, while Glinda chooses public adulation to become Glinda the Good, changing both of their destinies forever.
Creative Team
Director - David Sidwell
Musical Director - Campbell Douglas
Choreographers - Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Cassidy and Remy Garrett
Audition Information
Date: 6 - 10 December 2026
Venue: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, The University of Waikato
Our production will involve a cast of approximately 40 actors, dancers, and singers. 30 on-stage performers and approximately 8-10 backing vocalists (2 x SATB).
Sunday 6th December 9.30am - 12.00pm
Dance audition en masse The choreographers will teach a short dance routine to the group at this audition call.
All singers and actors must attend the en masse dance audition
Sunday 6th December 1.00pm - 6.00pm
All singing/acting roles plus backing vocalists
Monday 7th December 5.00pm - 9.30pm
All singing/acting roles plus backing vocalists
Tuesday 8th December 5.00pm - 9.30pm
All singing/acting roles plus backing vocalists
Wednesday 9th December 5.00pm - 9.30pm
All singing/acting roles plus backing vocalists
Thursday 10th December 5.00pm - 9.30pm
All singing/acting roles plus backing vocalists
Callbacks as required TBA
ON-STAGE ROLES
The creative team is looking for performers aged 16* and over with a range of talents and skills to characterise the multitude of WICKED roles. The cast will include strong actors/singers with good movement skills, excellent dancers with singing ability.
Diversity is welcomed, and all ethnic groups are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare a song that best displays your vocal capabilities and qualities within the popular musical theatre genre.
Familiarise yourself with the song(s) from the show that features your chosen character, and be prepared to sing sections of that song, if requested to do so by the panel.
A piano accompanist will be provided (please bring your own sheet music). No backing tracks will be permitted.
Do not be offended if you do not get to sing all of your prepared vocals – it doesn’t mean you are not being considered.
OFF-STAGE BACKING VOCALISTS
Approximately 8 to 10 strong female and male vocalists covering the SATB range are required to support the on-stage cast.
The backing vocalists' time commitment will be during the music rehearsals, weekly recaps (as required by the Musical Director), production week, and show performances.
*must be 16 years old by 1st May 2027
Rehearsal Information
Music rehearsals commence May 2027
Choreography rehearsals commence May 2027
Blocking rehearsals commence 15 June 2027
FULL ATTENDANCE AT ALL REHEARSALS IS A NECESSITY – TOTAL COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED!
While talent is the primary consideration when casting, a high level of commitment is essential. Our final choices for all roles will be made with this firmly in mind.
Show Season
30th July - 7th August 2027 at BNZ Theatre.
Character Breakdown and Vocal Range
Elphaba
The smart, fiercely independent, and misunderstood protagonist born with emerald-green skin. She possesses a fiery spirit, a strong sense of justice, and raw, immense magical power.
Mezzo-Soprano / Contemporary Belt (F3 to F5 / Belts to F5, high mix to G#5). Key Songs: The Wizard and I, Defying Gravity, No Good Deed
Glinda (Galinda)
A beautiful, popular, and bubbly blonde who is initially vain and superficial but undergoes significant emotional growth. She becomes Elphaba’s unlikely best friend and eventually the public figurehead "Glinda the Good".
High Soprano / Coloratura (G3 to C6, with an optional high G6 in "No One Mourns the Wicked"). Needs a strong classical head voice alongside a contemporary musical theatre mix. Key Songs: Popular, What Is This Feeling? Thank Goodness, For Good
Fiyero
A handsome, wealthy, and seemingly superficial prince who arrives at Shiz University. He adopts a carefree facade to hide his inner depth, ultimately falling in love with Elphaba.
High Tenor (B2 to Bb4). Key Songs: Dancing Through Life, As Long As You're Mine
The Wizard of Oz
The seemingly magical ruler of Oz who is actually a fraudulent, ordinary huckster from Omaha. He uses charm, political manipulation, and smoke-and-mirrors to retain his power.
Vocal Range: Baritone (A2 to F#4). Key Songs: A Sentimental Man, Wonderful
Madame Morrible
The sophisticated, imposing headmistress of Shiz University who later becomes the Wizard’s Press Secretary. She is deeply ambitious, manipulative, and controls the weather.
Contralto / Alto Belt (G3 to E5). Key Songs: The Wizard and I (Intro), Dear Old Shiz, Thank Goodness
Nessarose
Elphaba’s lonely, wheelchair-bound younger sister. She is deeply dependent on others, intensely insecure, and later becomes the tyrannical Governor of Munchkinland (the Wicked Witch of the East).
Mezzo-Soprano / Alto (G3 to D5). Key Songs: The Wicked Witch of the East, Dancing Through Life
Boq
A sweet, quirky, and hopelessly romantic Munchkin student. He is deeply infatuated with Glinda, who manipulates him into taking Nessarose to the dance instead, leading to tragic consequences.
Tenor (A3 to A4). Key Songs: Dancing Through Life, The Wicked Witch of the East
Doctor Dillamond
A distinguished Goat professor at Shiz University and Elphaba’s mentor. He is the sole remaining Animal on the faculty and warns Elphaba about the rising threat to speaking Animals.
Baritone (A2 to Db4). Key Songs: Something Bad
Ensemble Roles
Munchkins, Shiz Students, Palace Guards, Citizens of Oz, Flying Monkeys
SATB vocal ranges required. The ensemble numbers feature complex, soaring harmonies with high demands on both high tenors/sopranos and rich lower voices.
