The Dukes’ Park Show takes place at Williamson Park and is a promenade performance which draws on the spectacular park setting to take audiences on a journey. This summer, we’re presenting Wizard of Oz and are inviting confident and enthusiastic movers and character creators who are over 18 years to join our Community Chorus!

Working with directors and choreographers, and alongside the cast of Wizard of Oz, you’ll build your own characters to animate the Emerald City during the interval. We’re looking for people who can improvise and who can move confidently as there may be a requirement to wear a heavy costume and move around the lake.

KEY DATES

Online Information Session:

Thursday 26 June, 3:45pm – 4:45pm

Find out more about the opportunity ahead of the group rehearsals at our online information session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84215432240 

Meeting ID: 842 1543 2240

Group Rehearsals (Mandatory):

In these rehearsals, you’ll work alongside skilled directors, choreographers and cast members to develop your character and a movement piece.

You must be available on both Thursday 3 July and Tuesday 8 July at one of the times on each day.

Thursday 3 July, 4:30pm – 6:30pm or 7–9pm and Tuesday 8 July, 11am – 1pm or 6–8pm.

Rehearsals will take place at The Dukes.

Tech / Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory):

The tech and dress rehearsal is an opportunity for the cast, chorus and production team to bring together the performance with the lights and sound for the production.

You must be available on the technical rehearsal days.

Tuesday 15 July, 4:00pm - late

Wednesday 16 July – 4:00pm – late (if cast as a Flying Monkey)

Thursday 17 July – Full tech & dress

Tech and Dress Rehearsals will take place at Williamson Park. We will provide information on the meeting point and what to expect during the group rehearsals.

Show Days & Times:

The production is running from Friday 18 July – Sunday 24 August (excluding Mondays).

We will develop a rota based on your availability throughout the run of the production. However, we are ideally looking for a minimum commitment of 5 performances and of these 5 performances you must be available from 7pm – 9pm.

The community chorus will predominantly be involved in the middle of the performance during the interval, therefore the approximate call time is 7pm – 9pm. However, you are welcome to stay for the entirety of the show for the curtain call if you wish.

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST:

Please note that we are looking for a limited number of people over the age of 18 years for health and safety / safeguarding purposes. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone for this particular opportunity should we reach a target number. Unfortunately, it is a requirement that you are able to attend the dates outlined as mandatory.

Please email karenc@dukeslancaster.org to register your interest and you will be notified if you have a place. Please include:

• Your name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Contact telephone number
• Confirmation that you can attend the group rehearsals and your opted times.
• Confirmation that you can attend the technical and dress rehearsals.
• Your availability on the performance days (minimum 5 days between 7pm and 9pm)
• Any access requirements
• Please let us know if you require travel expenses

If you would like to chat to the team or have any questions ahead of the rehearsals, please join the information session on Thursday 26 June.