Landing this summer at North Park Baptist Church next week is Theater For Hope’s latest musical production, THE WIZARD OF OZ.
It has taken 7 weeks to prepare this production all with the extraordinary help and talents of three directors, 41 cast members, 11 orchestra members, and a host of over 15 more assisting backstage with technical, costumes, props, and set,
This production is based on L. Frank Baum’s book and adapted from the classic motion picture THE WIZARD OF OZ with music and lyrics written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg and background music by Herbert Stothart. This production is sponsored by Noteworthy Repairs.
Munchkins/Flying Monkeys are Oliver Baker (Nikko), Olivia Acosta (Mayor), Aria Armendariz, Meg Blanch (Barrister), Maggie Boessen (Coroner), Soren Crist, Kaitlyn George, Liliana Jamet, Jace Schrodt, Jamie Schrodt, David Scott, and Ford Zinn.
Ozians/Winkies are Rebecca Smith (Guard), Christianna Reynolds (General), Lucy Boessen, Lila Bowling, Kayla Gilman, Peyton Gilman, Betty Price, CJ Price, Louise Ramay, Haley Schrodt, Lila Thomas, Abigail Walker, Amelia Williams, Sarah Williams, and Heather Winn.
In the iconic role of Dorothy is Avery Williams who is surrounded by Alivia Bryson as Aunt Em/Glinda, Johnathan Blackmon as Uncle Henry/Ozian, Andrea Bryson as Hickory/Tinman, Brady Canaday as Hunk/Scarecrow, and Natalie Ball as Zeke/Lion. Bekah Davis plays the part of Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch who introduces the inciting incident to the story by chasing Dorothy’s dog Toto played by Esther Hurd.
The cast and singers are supported by a loft choir of five ladies which includes Kate Boessen, Stacie Bowling, Julie Crannell, Tammie Sims, and Jami Williams. The orchestra consists of eleven musicians who are Judy Warren, Cathy Sauls, Reese Brentzel, Pat Brentzel, Meg Joyner, Andy Johnson, Amy Shojai, Frank Steele, Catherine Walton, Kelly Walton, and Leo Joyner.
Performances of THE WIZARD OF OZ are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 17, 18, 19 at 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, July 19 held at North Park Baptist Church 2605 Rex Cruse Dr. in Sherman, TX. For more information about tickets, visit www.theaterforhope.com
