For those interested in playing the role of Dorothy in the upcoming musical production of The Wiz, NBC is holding an open casting call on June 6 in New York.
According to Deadline, casting directors are in search of:
…a young African-American woman between 18-27 years old. She must have an extraordinary voice that can tell a story, as well as be mature with a youthful energy. Candidates need to be prepared to sing the songs “Home,” “Ease on Down the Road” and “Be a Lion” from the original Broadway production of “The Wiz.
No one’s stopping you. Don’t doubt yourself. Auditions are being held at Telsey + Co. (311 W. 43rd Street, 10th Fl.), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stephanie Mills, who played Dorothy on Broadway in 1975, has already been cast as Auntie Em.
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