The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kansas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of escaping her mundane life. The family’s mean neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to impound Dorothy’s cherished dog, Toto, so Dorothy and Toto run away. They meet up with kindly Professor Marvel, who subtly convinces Dorothy to return home. Suddenly a cyclone hits, and Dorothy and Toto, seeking shelter in the house, are transported to the Land of Oz.

In Oz, Dorothy meets Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Apparently, Dorothy’s house has landed upon – and fatally stricken – the Wicked Witch of the East. The Munchkins, now freed from the Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy, seeking a way back home to Kansas, sets off to see the Wizard of Oz Along the way, Dorothy meets three new friends, each of whom lacks a crucial characteristic: The Scarecrow, The Tinman and the Lion. Together, the four new companions make their way towards Oz.

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Staff

  • Director - Dave Blakey
  • Assistant Director - Deb Shippy
  • Music Director - Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger
  • Assistant Music Director - Deb Swift
  • Stage Manager - Craig Woodard
  • Choreographer - Emma Benson
  • Set Designer - Harold Truitt (Assistant Set Builder - Daniel DeJaegher)
  • Costume Designer - Sue Woodard
  • Lighting Designer - Robert Crist
  • Sound Designer - Ryan Mandle
  • Props - Julie Hummel
  • Makeup - Sue Cates
  • Producer - Troy Stark

Pit Orchestra

Cast

  • Dorothy Gale - Amelia Ward
  • Scarecrow - Daniel Williams
  • Tin Man - Nathan Bates
  • Lion - Luke Vermiere
  • Wizard/Professor - Harold Truitt
  • Wicked Witch - Maddie Baez
  • Aunt Em/Glinda - Lillian Cobert
  • Uncle Henry/Guard - Greg O’Neill

Ensemble

Munchkins: Gavin Bates, Peyton Beck, Tessa Czekalski, Mariana Karfis, Addison Kopp, Annabelle Ryan, and Avery Wolfe

Lollipop Guild: Levi Bacon,Logan Peterson, and Owen Steen

Lullaby League: Isla Bybee, Evy Olson, and Alaina Volkert

Ensemble/Dancers: Molly Ahern, Wendy Czekalski, Madison Duling, Joey Dryoel, Cody Dutton, Olinda Gunther, Paula Houston, Carly Jackson, Helena Jackson, Marcus King, Briley Larson, Karen Lefebvre, Edy Myers, Kirsten Myers, Rori Myers, Joseph Nguyen, Stacy Petterson, Julia Remour, Mia Roman, Liv Ryan, Regan Tucker, Mackenzie Volkert, and Keegan Walker