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.
“THE WIZARD OF OZ” IS PRESENTED BY PERMISSION OF ORIGIN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF TAMS-WITMARK LLC, A CONCORD THEATRICALS COMPANY
Wizard of Oz 2026
Thursday 30 July 7pm
Friday 31 July 7pm
Saturday 1 August 11am & 5pm
PLC Performing Arts Centre
There will be a 15 minute interval. We encourage you to enjoy some light refreshments in the foyer before the commencement of the Second Act.
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Welcome to PLC Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz!
The story of a young girl swept away from her quiet life in Kansas to a land of technicolour wonder is one that has been told around campfires, in books, on screen, and, of course, on stage. As Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion travel down the Yellow Brick Road, we are reminded that stepping out into the unknown is often how we discover who we truly are. It is in traveling away that we learn about our own resilience, empathy, and strength—and ultimately, come to understand the true value of home.
Bringing the magnificent world of Oz to life on our stage has been a living, breathing process. It is a work built by those of us who find our second home in the PAC—the passionate students and staff who thrive on stage and backstage. While we owe a special thanks to our
Maintenance department for their vital work on set construction, it is the dedication, energy, and artistic grit of our core theatre community that truly makes this show work.
A production of this scale relies on an exceptional team, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has shared in this journey. First and foremost, my immense thanks go to my wonderful core team, Ms Bowman and Mr Daly. Their huge amount of hard work, constant guidance, and creative support throughout this entire process have been absolutely foundational to this show. Continuing to work alongside us are the invaluable Ms Thomson and Mrs Hall—it is such a reassurance knowing everything backstage is running so smoothly in their capable hands.
We are also delighted to welcome Ms Essex as our Musical Director this year, and it has been a true pleasure to collaborate with her as she guides our cast through this iconic score.
A huge, heartfelt thank you goes to our Drama Captain, Tess PhillipsWilliams, who has been an incredible pillar of strength and joy throughout this entire journey. Tess has gone far above and beyond in her role—serving as an invaluable mentor to our younger performers, tirelessly keeping our large chorus organised, bringing incredible fun and spirit through our dress-up days, and offering constant support, warmth, and leadership every single day. We simply couldn't have done it without her!
Our movement on stage has been brilliantly transformed thanks to our support choreography team. Led by Melanie Zhu, alongside Kahlia George, Emily Zhi and Eva Russell, these talented students have not only created original movement for themselves, but have dedicated countless hours to running sectionals, teaching the chorus, and polishing the routines until every number shines.
Behind the scenes, our incredible Stage Manager, Alyssa Mark, has once again proven invaluable in running the show with absolute precision and poise. Ably supported by her 2IC, Hannah, Alyssa has done an extraordinary job not only keeping every cog turning backstage, but also generously mentoring our younger crew members along the way.
This journey down the Yellow Brick Road embodies the values we hold dear at PLC—integrity, empathy, courage, delight, and service. It has called on our students to be Scholars with discipline, Thinkers with creative insight, Citizens supporting their fellow ensemble members, Advocates expressing themselves boldly, and Leaders working collaboratively to realise a shared vision.
Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy the journey, delight in the adventure, and take comfort in the timeless reminder that while traveling teaches us who we are, there truly is no place like home.
Cath Garrett Head of Drama
Dorothy
Witch
Glinda
Scarecrow
Lion
Tinman
Wizard
Aunty Em
Emily Wang
Tess Phillips-Williams
Tara Verma
Angel Han
Caitlyn Cheng
Jasmine McKenzie
Ruhani Verma- Makkuni
Michelle Li
Uncle Henry/ Oz Guard
Crow 1
Crow 2
Crow 3
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Toto
Sriya Chalal
Mia Essex-Roe
Kahlia George
Avantika Ramroop
Melanie Zhu
Pareesa Pahman
Lahisha De Silva
Odin (School Dog)
Chloe Cheah
Eloise Chua
Cindy Ding
Victoria Giesecke
Ashika Goonewardena
Lisa Huang
Karina Noori Samie
Eva Russell
Candice Sam
Sarina Samiee
Sammy Shankam
Indigo van Twest
Emily Wang
Roshana Weerakkody
Natasha Werner
Angela Wu
Emily Xie
Sara Yu
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Floor Manager
Lighting Operator
Follow Spots
Stage Crew
Alyssa Mark
Hannah Cheng
Summer Wang
Kayla Lee
Sophie Chan, Monica Zhu
Bernice Chan, Sarah Cheng, Agnes Chung, Ashley Chung, Emily GuO, Olivia Hayden, Abigail Nah, Evelyn Zhang
Costume Creation
Hair & Makeup
Rehearsal Photography
Poster Artwork
Ashley Chung, Emily Lam, Amy Huang, Dassie Spencer
Jessica Roberts, Naisha Prabhu, Nabiha Sawar, Sammy Shankam
Melanie Wang
Iroshi Wewelwala
Flute and Piccolo
Sheryl Law
Oboe and English Horn
Clarinet
Clarinet
Clarinet
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba and Keyboard
Harp
Timpani
Percussion
Drums
Violin I (leader)
Sherry Zhang
Linna Yue
Celine Guo
Elaine Wang
Isabella Yang
Elaine Zhu
Evie Bernardi
Sophie Johnston
Olivia Huo
Elissa Kuay
Yanni Fong
San Nguyen
Miriam To
Zoe Wang
Evelyn Leung
Lauren Ho
Larissa Wu
Violin I
Violin I
Violin I
Violin II (leader)
Violin II
Violin II
Viola
Viola
Cello (leader)
Cello
Cello
Cello
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Keyboard III
Keyboard IV
Keyboard V
Lexin Zhao
Dorothea Jiang
Ella Tandjung
Miribelle Yin
Chloe Huo
Emily Wong
Kimi Chong
Isla Wu
Stella Chen
Samantha Li
Zoie Wai
Claire Wei
Angelina Zhang
Annie Wei
Madeleine Collins
Melanie Wang
Reina Li
Director
Musical Director
Producer
Floor Supervisor
Choreographer
Set and Properties
Costumes
Lighting
Hair
Makeup
Box Office
Posters & Program
Cath Garrett
Hildy Essex
Emily Bowman
Susan Hall
Cath Garrett, Eva Russell, Kahlia George, Emily Zhi, Melanie Zhu
Cath Garrett
Emily Bowman Benjamin Daly
Jennifer Thomson
Cath Garrett
Tenille Goulding
Anastasia Anastassiou
Thanks with
We sincerely appreciate the PLC Maintenance staff for their hard work in transporting and organising the set pieces throughout the production process.
Thank you also to Tim Phillips for the bicycle and to Anne-Marie Williams for her animal expertise. Finally to Mrs Susan Hall and her family for all of their help in the final stages of Production.
