Synopsis
L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience.
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Creative Team
Director: Alex Funk
Musical Director/Choreographer: Sarah Bailey
Youth Directing Assistant: Alex Newman*
Lighting Designer: Wittman Sullivan*
Costume Designer: Kendra Strickland
Stage Manager: Emmaline Rambler*
Sound/Tech Assistant: Van Wornkey*
Assistant Stage Manager: Sydney Gaines
*denotes RCT's Education Internship Program
By L. Frank Baum
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Musical Director/Choreographer: Sarah Bailey
Youth Directing Assistant: Alex Newman*
Lighting Designer: Wittman Sullivan*
Costume Designer: Kendra Strickland
Stage Manager: Emmaline Rambler*
Sound/Tech Assistant: Van Wornkey*
Assistant Stage Manager: Sydney Gaines
*denotes RCT's Education Internship Program
By L. Frank Baum
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
L. Frank Baum - Original Story
Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. One of the most successful novels in American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sold out instantly, became a cultural sensation, and sold over three million copies before entering the public domain in 1956. Baum wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a host of other works, including 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and 55 novels. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen. Baum's writings remarkably anticipated innovations including television, augmented reality, laptop computers (The Master Key), wireless telephones (Tik-Tok of Oz), women in high-risk, action-heavy occupations (Mary Louise in the Country), and the ubiquity of advertising on clothing (Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work).
Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. One of the most successful novels in American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sold out instantly, became a cultural sensation, and sold over three million copies before entering the public domain in 1956. Baum wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a host of other works, including 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and 55 novels. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen. Baum's writings remarkably anticipated innovations including television, augmented reality, laptop computers (The Master Key), wireless telephones (Tik-Tok of Oz), women in high-risk, action-heavy occupations (Mary Louise in the Country), and the ubiquity of advertising on clothing (Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work).
CAST
Dorothy Gale---Ava Kimble
Scarecrow/Hunk--Cas Bord
Tinman/Hickory--Michael Younkin
Lion/Zeke--Cameron Petrella
Toto--Hailey Fister
Glinda--Hannah Gippin
The Wizard of Oz--Clarence Bucaro
Uncle Henry/Ozian--Michael Andrasi
Aunt Em/Ozian--Stella Vodilko
The Wicked Witch--Lily Moskovitz
Mrs. Gulch/Ozian--Talia Moskovitz
Oz Guard--Taj Bucaro
Professor Marvel/Ozian--Mary Grace Sir Louis
Ozians/Apple Trees/Crows/Winkie Guards--Emma Knapp, Emmie Cooch, Julia Oden, Nora Levicky, Lyla Hornyak, McKenzie Fister, Libby Lutzko, Priya Moore, Tessa Crouch, Laine Renner, Eden Benz
Munchkins/Jitterbugs/Monkeys--Celia Cariño, Tess Harter, Sasha Vinograd, Alaina Wagner, Morgan Bahil, Lilly Dupan, Josephine McIlvaine, Ava Madden, Maya Terlonge, Annabelle Case, Hannah Williams, Adilyn Varney, Evie Freund, Brennan Schulda
Scarecrow/Hunk--Cas Bord
Tinman/Hickory--Michael Younkin
Lion/Zeke--Cameron Petrella
Toto--Hailey Fister
Glinda--Hannah Gippin
The Wizard of Oz--Clarence Bucaro
Uncle Henry/Ozian--Michael Andrasi
Aunt Em/Ozian--Stella Vodilko
The Wicked Witch--Lily Moskovitz
Mrs. Gulch/Ozian--Talia Moskovitz
Oz Guard--Taj Bucaro
Professor Marvel/Ozian--Mary Grace Sir Louis
Ozians/Apple Trees/Crows/Winkie Guards--Emma Knapp, Emmie Cooch, Julia Oden, Nora Levicky, Lyla Hornyak, McKenzie Fister, Libby Lutzko, Priya Moore, Tessa Crouch, Laine Renner, Eden Benz
Munchkins/Jitterbugs/Monkeys--Celia Cariño, Tess Harter, Sasha Vinograd, Alaina Wagner, Morgan Bahil, Lilly Dupan, Josephine McIlvaine, Ava Madden, Maya Terlonge, Annabelle Case, Hannah Williams, Adilyn Varney, Evie Freund, Brennan Schulda
Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
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