Aunt Em
A typical hard-working farmer. Although she is consumed by her responsibilities, underneath it all she cares very much for Dorothy's feelings and well-being. Aunt Em must be able to show both her strong side and her softer side. Aunt Em sings the reprise of "Over the Rainbow," but this is mainly an acting role requiring an actor who can be firm and no-nonsense but is also warm and caring.
Monologue
Learn this monologue for the role of Aunt Em.
Dorothy’s always had her head in the clouds, but she’s got the sweetest heart of anyone I know.
Miss Gulch, just because you own half the county doesn’t mean you have the power to run the rest of us! For 23 years I’ve been dying to tell you what I thought of you! And now… being a Christian woman, I can’t say it!
Dorothy, don’t you worry. No matter where you go, Uncle Henry and I will always be right here waiting for you. Because this is your home, and you are loved here.
SONG
There is a ‘Guide Vocal’ track for you to learn the song and an ‘Accompaniment’ track without vocals for you to sing with. We would like to hear you sing with the ‘Accompaniment’ track for the audition. Please note you do not need to learn the dialogue. The panel will read the dialogue to help you keep your place.
Somewhere over the rainbow (Reprise) (performance accompaniment)
Somewhere over the rainbow (Reprise) (guide vocals)
Lyrics
When all the world is a hopeless jumble
And the raindrops tumble all around,
Heaven opens a magic lane.
[DIALOGUE]
When all the cloud darken up the skyway,
There's a rainbow highway to be found,
Leading from your window pane.
To a place behind the sun,
Just a step beyond the rain,
[DIALOGUE]
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow,
why oh why can't I?