Junior auditions — Junkyard Theatre Company

Wizard of Oz Auditions 2026

Auditions will be held on Monday 24th August.

Junkyard Theatre Company are proud to present Wizard of Oz (Youth Edition)!

We are thrilled to bring this classic to the Penistone Paramount stage for two performances on December 13th and can't wait to share it with you!

We are currently seeking talented young performers, aged 7-12, with prior stage or performance experience, to join our dedicated and hardworking team.

Rehearsals will take place on Friday evenings and will commence on 4th September 4.30pm - 6.30pm (this will extend to 8.30pm from 27th November)

Children will be also be required for some Sunday rehearsals leading up to the production.

Dress Rehearsal: Sunday 6th December

There will be a one off production fee of £230 which will cover:

All rehearsals/training from September - December
Costumes
Production week

Auditions will be held on Monday 24th August 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Address: Junkyard Studios, 24a Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley S75 2BL

Finding Us:
As you reach the top of Stocks Lane, you’ll see two car parks - one straight ahead and one to the right. Please turn right into the car park with the large “PET FEEDS” sign. From there, head up the concrete stairs and through the double doors to access the studios.

What to prepare?

Please could girls practise the below song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by0cG12wXHk&list=RDby0cG12wXHk&start_radio=1

Please could boys practise the below song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxcRSoaiT0s&list=RDBxcRSoaiT0s&start_radio=1

What to wear?

Please wear suitable clothing for a short movement/dance call.

What to bring?

Please bring a bottle of water labelled with your name.

Our audition tips:

1. Prepare your material - it will always look better to an audition panel if you have taken the time to learn the song.

2. Think about your performance and acting through song. The material will need to be performed in character and with stage presence.