CALLING ALL TALENTED SMALL DOGS!
Valley Youth Theatre is holding Dog Auditions for the role of Toto.
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is having dog auditions for the role of Toto this Saturday, May 13th at 10am. This is for its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz which will be presented live at the Herberger Theater Center June 9, 2017 thru June 25, 2017.
A little known, fun fact about this cute role, in VYT’s 2005 production of The Wizard of Oz, Emma Stone’s dog, Jacklynn Marie, was cast as Toto. (see photos)
Auditions will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Valley Youth Theatre located at 525 North First Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. This is a no fee, open audition and registration will begin at 9:30am. Those participating must register before 10am. Only public parking is available so please plan accordingly.
For more information call the Valley Youth Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday at
602.253.8188 or visit
www.vyt.com.
About the Wizard of Oz production:
“Toto I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Valley Youth Theatre’s dazzling production of The Wizard of Oz opens at the Herberger Theater with 60 talented young actors from around the Valley, 125 brilliantly colorful costumes and the beautiful New York City Madison Square Garden set.
The musical’s classic songs are brought to life by a live orchestra that accompanies Dorothy and her little dog Toto as they are swept away, by a huge tornado, from her small farm in Kansas, to the magical land of OZ where she meets new and exciting friends, and a few enemies too.
When her house accidentally lands on the Wicked Witch of the East, everyone is exuberant, except the Wicked Witch of the West who seeks revenge for the death of her sister and wants her ruby slippers.
Things in Oz are charming and unexpected, but Dorothy just wants to go home to Kansas. To do this, she must find the great Wizard.
Established in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) is an award-winning, professional quality, 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential through meaningful engagement, education and excellence in the performing arts. Alumni include award-winning celebrities including: Emma Stone, Jordin Sparks, Kimiko Glenn, Chelsea Kane, Charity Dawson, Krystina Alabado and many others. VYT is the winner of nearly 100 National Youth Arts awards, voted “Best Star-Making Machine and “Best Live Theater” on
azcentral.com, heralded as “Best Place to Take a Bow” by Phoenix Magazine and rated one of the “Top Ten Places to Become a Future Star” by The Arizona Republic. VYT produces six main stage shows each season including two at the Herberger Theater Center. For more information, visit VYT.com or call
(602) 253-8188.
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