Toto dog auditions for Wizard of Oz

Calling all dogs!

Studio East is holding open auditions on Saturday, June 11th for two dogs to be cast as Toto in the upcoming Summer Teen Musical production of  The Wizard of Oz, performing at the Kirkland Performance Center on the weekends of July 29th and August 5th.

The successful dogs will receive billing in the show program as well as a professional headshot. The owners/handlers will receive a Wizard of Oz t-shirt, billing in the show program, a cast photo, invitation to the cast party and six free Oz tickets. No compensation is paid to either the dog or the handler/owner.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome to audition, and there will be fun activities for family members as well. A registration fee ($20 by June 10th, $30 day of the event) will be charged for each dog, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Seattle Humane Society.

Dog requirements to audition for Toto:

• Under 18 pounds

• Able to follow hand signals (not voice) by the handler offstage or actor on stage to sit, stay, come, run across stage

• Willing to be carried in a basket

• Not be frightened or distracted by live music, audience responses and clapping, or actors moving on stage

• Available to perform in four performances and in rehearsals for five nights (July 25-29) prior to Opening Night

To register your dog for auditions:

• Download the registration form and mail or fax to Studio East.
• Or, call 425-820-1800 to register over the phone.
• Or pick up a registration form at participating Veterinarian offices or pet supply retailers.
• Or register at Studio East on the day of the event.
• Registration fee: $20 until June 10, $30 day of the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Seattle Humane Society.

What: Toto Auditions

When: Saturday, June 11th 2011, 10am to 1pm.

Where: Studio East, 11730 118th Ave NE, Suite 100, Kirkland, WA 98034