The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - The Wiz

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THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI’S MainStage Production of

A Children’s Theatre Company and Penumbra Theatre Production of

THE WIZ Adapted from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”

By L. Frank Baum

Book by William F. Brown

Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls

Additional Material by Tina Tippit © Copyright 1975, 1979, 2006, 2021 This Sixty-Minute Version of

THE WIZ JR.

Was Developed by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Deondra Kamau Means, Resident Artist Directed by Zhailon Levingston

Choreographed by Tislarm Bouie

Music Director Jason Alexander Holmes

Scenic Design Seth Howard

Costume Design Daryl Harris

Lighting Design Benjamin Gantose

Sound Design Don Moore

Technical Director Spencer C. Burke

Properties Master Ellie Fangman

Dramaturg/KeyBank Intern Diverse Arts Adm. Aleah Vassell

Resident Stage Manager Jadi Davis

Assistant Stage Managers Trinity Gibson and Jordan Shaw

Artistic Director Roderick Justice Managing Director and CEO Kim Kern The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Cast of

CHARACTERS (In Alphabetical Order)

Vocal Ensemble ............................. Kevin Bell

Ensemble .............................Peyton Morgan †

Scarecrow ................. William Charles Gibson

Ensemble ................................. Ashley Morton

Ensemble ............. Brittany “Harmony” Hayes

Evillene ..............................Spring Starr Pillow

Vocal Ensemble ................. LaShondra Hood

Ensemble .................................. Kayla Sankofa

Ensemble .........................Diana Hutchinson †

Glinda ..................................................Tia Seay

Lion ......................................Je’Shaun Jackson

Dorothy .....................Brandi Langford Sherrill

Addaperle .............................Kyndra Jefferies

Vocal Ensemble ............... R. DeAndre Smith

Tin Man ..................................... Dorion Katriel

Ensemble ........................... Thomas Les Smith

Ensemble ..........................Rosie Kipperman †

Vocal Ensemble ........................Aleah Vassell

The Wiz ....................................Jazz McMullen

Aunt Em ....................................... Kathy Wade

Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper/Lord High Underling ..................Deondra Kamau Means

Vocal Ensemble ................ Tangernika Wyatt

UNDERSTUDIES For Tin Man and Scarecrow – THOMAS LES SMITH; for Evillene – BRITTANY HAYES; for Uncle Henry, Lord High Underling, and Gatekeeper – KEVIN BELL; for Glinda and Aunt Em – TANGERNIKA WYATT; for Addapearle – LASHONDRA HOOD; for Dorothy – DIANA HUTCHINSON; for Lion/The Wiz – R. DEANDRE SMITH. † Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

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POP QUiZ How much do you know about The Wiz, adapted this season by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati?

1. How many Tonys did The Wiz win?

6. What color are Dorothy’s shoes in The Wiz ?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

A. Ruby B. Silver C. Gold D. Green

2. What year did the film The Wiz Premiere?

7. What mega superstar was in The Wiz ?

A. 1978 B. 1977 C. 1976 D. 1975

A. Al Green B. Michael Jackson C. Sherman Hemsley D. Donna Summer

3. What future famous actress was a

8. Who played the Wizard of Oz in

A. Phylicia Rashad B. Whitney Houston C. Alfre Woodard D. Lisa Bonet

A. David Alan Grier B. Queen Latifah C. Mahershala Ali D. Denzel Washington

4. How old was Diana Ross when she filmed

9. Dee Dee Bridgewater won a Tony for how

A. 25 B. 27 C. 30 D. 33

A. 5 Minutes B. 15 Minutes C. 25 Minutes D. 35 Minutes

5. Where does Dorothy live in the film

The Wiz?

10. How old was Stephanie Mills when she played Dorothy on Broadway?

A. Detroit B. Chicago C. New York City D. Los Angeles

A. 40 B. 32 C. 28 D. 17

munchkin in The Wiz ?

The Wiz Live! ?

The Wiz ?

much stage time in The Wiz ?

1. D 2. A 3: A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. D

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THE WIZ JR .

CAST

KEVIN BELL

WILLIAM CHARLES GIBSON

BRITTANY “HARMONY” HAYES

LASHONDRA HOOD

JE’SHAUN JACKSON

KYNDRA JEFFERIES

DORION KATRIEL

JAZZ MCMULLEN

DEONDRA KAMAU MEANS

ASHLEY MORTON

SPRING STARR PILLOW

KAYLA SANKOFA

TIA SEAY

BRANDI LANGFORD SHERRILL

R. DEANDRE SMITH

THOMAS LES SMITH

KATHY WADE

TANGERNIKA WYATT

ALEAH VASSELL

YOUNG ARTISTS COMPANY

DIANA HUTCHINSON

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ROSIE KIPPERMAN

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THE WIZ JR . CAST

KEVIN BELL

production was All Shook Up for Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Vocal Ensemble

Kevin Bell is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Locally, Kevin has performed in musicals such as Anything Goes (Sir Evelyn Oakleigh), The Music Man (ensemble), Songs for a New World (Man 1), Guys & Dolls (Ensemble), Brigadoon (Harry Beaton), and Disney’s Peter Pan JR. (Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati). He has also worked with CMT in the productions of Shrek (Tranny Wolf), Billy Elliot (Choreographer), and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Miss Understanding). This is Kevin’s second MainStage performance with TCT.

BRITTANY “HARMONY” HAYES Ensemble

Brittany is a singer/songwriter and music producer based in Ohio. Brittany obtained her BFA from Northern Kentucky University and has spent the past four years as a touring actress, recording artist, and audio engineer.

Some of her most favorite performances have been participating in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Ma Rainey), Songs For A New World (Woman 2), and Once On This Island. She hopes you enjoy the show! Oh, and watch ÕÌ v À Ì Ãi yÞ ½ iÞÃt

WILLIAM CHARLES GIBSON

LASHONDRA HOOD

Scarecrow

Vocal Ensemble

William is a senior at Kent State University where he is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Kent State Productions include Kiss Me Kate (Paul), All Shook Up (Ensemble), and Children of Eden (Ensemble/Generational Male Soloist). Last semester William was a (Tribe Member) in Hair. William’s last

LaShondra is an actress, director, and educator from Birmingham, Alabama, who was most recently the Director of Fine Arts at Louisville Central Community Centers.

Recent directing credits include Elf The Musical JR. and ReFrame (StageOne). Some

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DORION KATRIEL

JAZZ MCMULLEN

Dorion Katriel is a native of Cincinnati. He attended and graduated from The School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1997, where he majored in vocal music and musical theater. After he graduated, he joined the United States Navy. Now after 20 years, Dorion has returned home and has begun sharing his talent with all those who are willing to have him on their stage.

Jazz is ecstatic to be making his Children’s Theatre debut in The Wiz JR.! He is a Cincinnati native and 2006 graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he majored in Drama, Vocal Music, and Musical Theatre. Being no stranger to the stage, Jazz has appeared in such productions as Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early), Parade (Newt Lee/Riley), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), The Wiz (Lion), and a host of others!

Tin Man

The Wiz

ROSIE KIPPERMAN Ensemble

Rosie Kipperman is thrilled to return to the TCT MainStage for her second season.

She is honored to help bring The Wiz to life as it is a lifelong favorite. Rosie attends SCPA, where she majors in drama and has appeared in several productions. Rosie also works behind the scenes in stage management. Rosie would like to thank TCT for this opportunity and helping to cultivate her love of all things theatre.

DEONDRA KAMAU MEANS

Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper/Lord High Underling

Mr. Means has been around The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for the past 27 seasons in various capacities most notably as an Arts Integration Specialist. As a professional actor, he has traveled to perform in Chicago, St. Louis, and in 2007 toured Romania with the cast of Man of LaMancha

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THE WIZ JR . CAST 13 seasons. In 2013, she began touring with TCT on Tour, performing various roles including Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, and Maya Angelou. She recently appeared as Lois Lane in TCT’s MainStage production of SUPERMAN™. Brandi resides in Cincinnati with her husband Michael and their three beautiful children Jordan, Tyson, and Kennedi.

THOMAS LES SMITH Ensemble

Thomas Les Smith is grateful to return to TCT! He is a senior at Northern Kentucky University in their BFA Musical Theatre program. His NKU credits include Falling and Loving (Leon), African Company Presents Richard III (Papa Shakespeare), Black Boy in Pink (Rudolph), and Freaky Friday (Marquise/ Florist). He was recently seen in ELF The Musical JR. and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. at TCT, and La Comedia Dinner Theatre’s production of Shrek the Musical (Brick Pig and Donkey u/s). Instagram: @ Thomas.les.smith

R. DEANDRE SMITH Vocal Ensemble

R. DeAndré Smith is excited to return to the MainStage at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, last seen in Disney’s Aladdin JR. He has performed on stages nationally and internationally, performing with companies based in Indiana, Montana, Ohio, and Virginia. His favorite credits include I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Once On This Island, A Wrinkle in Time, Bat Boy the Musical, and Jerry Springer the Opera. He would like to thank the audience and his family and friends for all of their support.

KATHY WADE Aunt Em

Kathy Wade is a regional EMMY® awardwinning Executive Producer, award-winning international jazz singer, actress, author, creator, co-founder, and CEO of Learning Through Art, Inc. She made her TCT debut in Seussical The Musical JR. (Mama Kangaroo).

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THE WIZ JR . PRODUCTION TEAM

ZHAILON LEVINGSTON Director

Zhailon Levingston is a Louisiana-raised storyteller, director, and activist.

He is a Board Member for the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, which he co-created, and teaches the Theatre of Change course at Columbia University. He is a Music Mentor Fellow and has done work with Idina Menzel’s A Broader Way Foundation. His directing credits include: Neptune (Dixon Place, Brooklyn Museum), The Years That Went Wrong (Lark, MCC), The Exonerated (Columbia Law School), Chariot Part 2 (Soho Rep., for The Movement Theatre Company), and Mother of Pearl (LaGuardia Performing Arts Center). He is the associate director of Primer for a Failed Superpower with Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, and Runaways at The Public Theater with Sam Pinkleton. Most recently he directed Chicken and Biscuits which premiered on Broadway in 2021. Zhailon is also the resident director at Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway and the associate director of Hadestown in South Korea.

TISLARM BOUIE Choreographer

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Tislarm considers the arts his guardian angel. He attended the Professional Performing Arts School (NYC) and received his B.F.A in dance from the University of the Arts (Philadelphia).

Tislarm’s choreography has been featured in Dance Magazine, Young Choreographers Festival, Brooklyn Dance Festival ,and showcased at Ars Nova and New York Theater Barn. As a performer his Film/TV credits include In the Heights, Saturday Night Live, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Live from Lincoln Center, and Mrs. America. His theater credits

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ELLIE FANGMAN Properties Master

Ellie is excited to be joining the creative team at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. As a native of Cincinnati, she grew up attending the productions at the Taft Theatre, which is where her love of theatre began to grow. She received her B.F.A. in Scenic Design, Scenic Artistry, and Properties from The University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. She has had the privilege to work with incredible designers and technicians around the country, including at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Opera Saratoga, The Cincinnati Artist Theatre, and more.

She is delighted to be working with all the talented professionals here in Cincinnati and hopes you enjoy the show!

JADI DAVIS

Resident Stage Manager

Jadi has previous Stage Management experience for the Henry Mancini Academy, the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Busch Gardens Entertainment, Kings Island Entertainment, and the Hamilton City School District. He was also a Theatrical Project Manager for Vincent Lighting Systems, and a Lighting Director for Riverfront Live, the Madison Theater, the Fitton Center for the Creative Arts, and the Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre. He is happy to be joining The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for the season!

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THE WIZ JR . PRODUCTION TEAM THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI STAFF Managing Director & CEO.......................................... Kim Kern Artistic Director ................................................ Roderick Justice Shop Manager & Master Carpenter..............Benjamin Adams Development Manager Grants & Corp. Partners ............................................................................ Annie Bloemer Early Childhood Education Manager........ Miranda Bohannon Technical Director .......................................... Spencer C. Burke Arts Integration Specialist ...........................Christopher Carter Education Director .........................................Angelo Cerniglia

Cincinnati Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky, The Children’s Home of Cincinnati, Jenn Jordan of Q102 Graphic Design ...................... Cal Harris; Cincinnati Magazine; and Mikki Graff, Graff Designs, Inc. Photographer .....................................................Mikki Schaffner TCT’s KeyBank Intern for Diverse Arts Administrators .................................................................................Aleah Vassell Program Editor/Contributor ...................................... Cal Harris FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF

Resident Stage Manager .......................................... Jadi Davis Costume Shop Manager .........................Hannah Dringenburg Scenic Painter..................................................Payton Epperson TCT Academy Director............................................Mark Femia Scenic Charge Artist ............................................ Maggie Foley

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Properties Master ................................................Ellie Fangman Costume Assistant ..................................................... Alix Frisch Patron Experience Manager ...............................Tyler Gabbard Creative Projects Manager......................................... Cal Harris Digital Marketing Manager............................... Kelly Holtgrefe Associate Artistic Director...................Maddie Burgoon Jones Tour Manager & Resident Artist ........ Brandi Langford-Sherrill Business Development Director ........................ Kamel McCray TCT on Tour Actor ........................................... Caleb McKenzie

Gregory L. Adams (Chairman) Lisa Reinhard (Vice Chair) Charles O. Schiff (Vice Chair) Danielle Wilson (Vice Chair) Allison H. Kropp (Secretary) David Crowley (Treasurer)

Scenic Carpenter ....................................................Kyle Tieman

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TCT on Tour Actor ............................................ Reneé Stoltzfus

Emeritus Board ...................... Fran Carlisle, Edyth B. Lindner

Development Director ......................................... Anne Venters

Honorary Board ........................ Vicki Herche, Carol Hilsinger

Resident Playwright & WorkShop Artist ...............................................................Deondra Kamau Means Sales & Marketing Director .......................... Krista Katona Pille TCT Academy Coordinator................................. Kayla Sankofa Resident Costume Designer ...................................Jeff Shearer

TCT on Tour Actor .....................................Donald Washington Development & Volunteer Manager .....................Mary Wright Operations Manager ................................................Pam Young Patron Experience Specialist .........................Grant Zentmeyer

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Dresser/Wig Maintenance ............................... Allison Gordon, Candace Leyland, Alix Frisch

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Scenic Painters .....................Payton Epperson, Sydney Sheets Assistant Stage Managers........... Trinity Gibson, Jordan Shaw Lighting Equipment.......................................MAC Productions Sound Design .......................................................... Don Moore

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Susan G. Louiso, age 79 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away January 31st, 2022.

Visionary. Advocate. Backbone. Glue. M.O.M. (Master of Management, that is.) As the former Executive Director of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Susie Louiso kept the company focused, fiscally responsible, and allowed creativity to soar.

Susie produced all TCT productions between 1993 and 2011. She was the heartbeat of what went on behind the scenes. Without her, there would be no Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati as you know it today.

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