The story of the “Wizard of Oz,” follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. In her quest to return home, she journeys along the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard, who is said to have the power to help her. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow seeking a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they face challenges from the Wicked Witch of the West and discover the importance of self-belief, friendship, and the idea that “There’s no place like home.”
The production involves 35 students, student musicians and many additional students and adults working behind the scenes. Alyssa Spurgeon plays the role of Dorothy who travels to Oz with Scarecrow played by Alex Evans, the Tin Man played by Lukas Walters, and the Cowardly Lion played by Michael Sager-Wissner.
Other cast members include Abigail Dumond as the Wicked Witch and Mrs. Gulch, Avery Hagemann as Glinda, Valerie Tamez as Aunt Em, Isaac Oprea as Uncle Henry, and farmhands Zeke, Hickory and Hunk played by Anthony Sager-Wissner, Lucas Eggers and Adam McLaughlin.
Additional cast includes Sheamus Nutt as Professor Marvel, Anthony Sager-Wissner as the Wizard of Oz, Bo Snyder as an Emerald City guard, Chiya Collantes as the Coroner, and Jackson Lambitz as the Mayor of Munchkin City. Several more students are involved in supporting roles as flying monkeys, poppies, Munchkins, Winkies and Ozians.
The musical is directed by Haley Bovee.
Don’t miss this magical performance and let yourself be transported to Oz!
Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased online at Wizard of Oz Tickets starting Feb. 19 and may also be available each night at the door. Customers can reserve their seat selections when purchasing tickets online in advance. Tickets purchased the night of the performance at the door will also be able to select seats based on availability.