Message from the director:
The Clarksburg High School spring musical production is The Wiz, and auditions will be announced shortly. There are, however a few misconceptions which need to be cleared up. All students will be considered for roles via audition without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or any other labeling factors - ALL are encouraged to audition. There are no limitations to the casting. The Wiz was originally released as a “Black musical” in 1975, however, the script has undergone revisions as has the vision of the show itself. From the review of the 2006 La Jolla Production “The Wiz' remains a collage of contemporary slang and imagery, but La Jolla's is a multicultural collage in which Baum's themes speak to the broadest possible audience. Unquestionably, the humor and the heartbeat of the piece remain African-American at their source, but the overall effect is pluralistic and inclusive. In the truest and most positive sense of the phrase, McAnuff's show is color-blind. Every alteration from the 1975 original, inspired by the central multicultural concept, is salutary.” THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF THE SHOW. The theme of believing in oneself knows no boundaries and this is the direction of our show here at CHS. We are beyond limitations at CHStage. We encourage diversity in all its forms. We encourage any and all students who wish to audition, to come out and try. Parts will be based upon talent. While this is a show which pays homage to the African American culture - nowhere in the script does it say it is a “black” play. We will not be the first high school in the Montgomery County to produce this show, nor will we be the last. If you can sing and dance and act; come sing and dance and act with us this spring and be part of the amazing production which will have everyone singing and dancing! Audition information will be released shortly. All those looking to participate will need to be academically eligible and prepare the required material.
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