THE WIZARD OF OZ

THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Travel with us…to a place where there isn’t any trouble, “far, far away, behind the moon, beyond the rain”. Can you picture it?

Somewhere over the rainbow, Oz is a place of dreams, of hope, of envisioning and building a better and more vibrant world. In Oz, we are reminded about the necessity and power of friendship. We become smarter, more compassionate, and braver because of each other. We discover that we are capable of more than we know, and that a brilliant mind, a kind heart, fierce courage, and a safe and supportive home live within us all.

The Wizard of Oz has become a cultural and beloved touchstone that resonates universally. Most of us have traversed the yellow brick road several times, so you might wonder why produce this timeless classic now? I consider this to be the perfect time to journey again – or for the first time – through L. Frank Baum’s bold and symbolic world of imagination. In reflecting on everything we have been through these past few years - in our communities, in our country, and in the world – we have been swept up in quite a cyclone of events.

What have we learned? How have we been pulled apart and how do we find our way back to each other again? What stands out to us most clearly now, as most important, most true and most dear? What do we look for, outside of ourselves, that might already live within? These are the questions that this timeless classic – as poignant now as ever – ask of us all.

So, as you travel through Oz (and marvel at the Barter production team’s matchless creativity), I invite you to open your minds and rediscover this modern fairytale in a new and magical way. Imagining that together – with courage, care, thoughtfulness, and unwavering belief – we can handle any obstacle together. Because there is no place like home.

- Stephen Schellhardt, Director of The Wizard of Oz

Dorothy
Libby Zabit*

Aunt Em/Glinda
Hannah Ingram*

Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch
Sarah Van Deusen

Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard
Michael Poisson*

Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz
Vince McGill*

Hunk/Scarecrow
Jacob Nuti

Hickory/Tin Man
Sean Maximo Campos*

Zeke/Cowardly Lion
Zacchaeus Kimbrell*

Puppeteer Ensemble, Tree, Ozian, Nikko
Sam McCalla*

Puppeteer Ensemble, Twister, Munchkin, Crow, Poppy, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
James Jiggetts

Puppeteer Ensemble, Twister, Munchkin, Poppy, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
Garrett Summitt

Puppeteer Ensemble, Twister, Munchkin, Tree, Snow, Ozian, Jitterbug, Wink
James Hendley

Puppeteer Ensemble, Twister, Munchkin, Poppy, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
Shamiyeh Noel

Puppeteer Ensemble, Munchkin, Tree, Ozian, Winky General
Paris Bradstreet*

Puppeteer Ensemble, Twister, Munchkin, Poppy, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
Aubin Jefferson

Puppeteer Ensemble, Munchkin, Crow, Toto, Ozian, Jitterbug
Zoë Velling

Puppeteer Ensemble, Munchkin, Crow, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
Kailey Kyle

Puppeteer Ensemble, Munchkin, Tree, Ozian, Jitterbug, Winky
Marissa Emerson

Toto
Max

Youth Cast; Lollipop Guild Munchkins, Ozians, Flying Monkeys
Alice “Ace” Hollingsworth, Benen Hollingsworth, David McDonald, Abigail Smith, Henry Smith, Quillan Smith

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors, and Stage Managers in the United States.

Director
Stephen Schellhardt

Choreographer/Assistant Director
Ashley Campos

Music Director
Dishon Smith

Scenic/Projections Designer
Derek Smith

Costume Designer
Kelly Jenkins

Lighting Designer
Andrew Morehouse

Sound Designer
Bobby Beck

Fight Choreographer/Captain
Sean Maximo Campos*

Dance Captain
Zoë Velling

Assistant Dance Captain
Aubin Jefferson

Assistant Stage Manager
Brady Willis

Production Stage Manager
Cindi A. Raebel*

Producing Artistic Director of Barter Theatre
Katy Brown

*Denotes members of the Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors, and Stage Managers in the United States.

Conductor/Keys - Dishon Smith

Percussion - Bob Ballengee

Trumpet - Parker Lewis

Chelsea Bannan - Dresser; Smith Theatre Wardrobe Supervisor

Natasha Carpenter - Production Assistant/Youth Cast Supervisor

Stephen Cradic - Spotlight Operator

Lindsay Flewell - Spotlight Operator

EJ Freed - Production Assistant

Harper Fulmer - Gilliam Stage Electrician

Eli Hancock - Stagehand

Beks Knost - Gilliam Stage Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor

McKenzie McClure - Dresser

Emily Murray - Gilliam Stage Wardrobe Supervisor

Janis Nordeen - Dresser

Holly O'Brien - Production Assistant/Dog Supervisor

Savannah Spangler - Run Crew

Sarahgrace Triplett - Stagehand

Shamus Bonner - Sound Engineer

Rebekah Williams - Run Crew

Samuel Wright - Gilliam Stage Carpenter

Keighley Dawn Yarboro - Dresser

ACT ONE

“Over the Rainbow” - Dorothy

“Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” - Glinda, Dorothy, Munchkins

“Yellow Brick Road” - Munchkins

“If I Only Had a Brain” - Scarecrow, Dorothy, Crows

“We’re Off to See the Wizard (Duet)” - Dorothy, Scarecrow

“If I Only Had a Heart” - Tinman, Dorothy, Scarecrow

“We’re Off to See the Wizard (Trio)” - Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman

“If I Only Had the Nerve” - Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman

“We’re Off to See the Wizard (Quartet)” - Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion

“Poppies” - Glinda, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Poppies and Snow

ACT TWO

“The Merry Old Land of Oz” - Guard, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Ozians

“If I Were King of the Forest” - Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman

“Jitterbug” - Jitterbugs, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion

“Winkies March” - Winkies

“Reprise: Over the Rainbow” - Dorothy

“Reprise: Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” - Winkies

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