WCT Digital Program | The Wizard of Oz (21/22 Season)

THE WIZARD OF OZ

By L. FRANK BAUM With Music & Lyrics by HAROLD ARLEN & E.Y. HARBURG Background Music by HERBERT STOTHART Dance & 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. & distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

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May 12-28, 2022 SAGEBRUSH THEATRE

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

By L. FRANK BAUM With Music & Lyrics by HAROLD ARLEN & E.Y HARBURG Background Music by HERBERT STOTHART Dance & 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.

CREATIVE TEAM JAMES MacDONALD

Director

ASHLEY BALL

Musical Director / Arranger

TRACEY POWER

Choreographer

NARDA McCARROLL

Set Designer

STEPHANIE KONG

Costume Designer

JOHN WEBBER

Lighting Designer

DOUG PERRY

Sound Engineer

HANS SAEFKOW

Scenic Painter

LAUREL ONEIL

Stage Manager

MADISON HENRY

Assistant Stage Manager

VICTORIA SNASHALL

Apprentice Stage Manager

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 20 minute intermission WCT is proud to tell our stories in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. concordtheatricals.com Western Canada Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and engages professional artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement.

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CAST MANDISA VOLO

Dorothy

ROBBIE TOWNS

Scarecrow / Hunk

KIRK SMITH

Tinman / Hickory

ANDREW COWNDEN

Cowardly Lion / Zeke

CECILLY DAY

Glinda / Aunt Em

EMMA SLIPP

Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch

CHRISTOPHER WEDDELL

The Wizard of Oz / Professor Marvel

JULIEN ARNOLD

Uncle Henry / Emerald City Guard

KEVIN OWEN CLARKE

Ensemble / Understudy: Scarecrow / Hunk

JEN FONG

Ensemble / Understudy: Dorothy

BECKY FROHLINGER

Ensemble / Understudy: Wicked Witch / Miss Gulch

JAKE KOPYTKO

Ensemble / Understudy: Cowardly Lion / Zeke

STEPHANIE McLEAN

Ensemble / Understudy: Glinda / Aunt Em

REM MURRAY

Ensemble / Understudy: Tinman / Hickory

MACY

Toto

YOUTH ENSEMBLE - Schoolchildren, Munchkins, Poppies, Ozians, Ghosts, etc.

KAITLYN BRAIN | BRYNN COLLINS | BRIELLE ERNST | ADAM FIELDS EVA-MARIE FOX | ANNA HAHN | ALYA VAN LAER | ANNA MacFARLANE WILLIAM McKAY | ADISON THOMPSON | LUKAS WOODS

MUSICIANS JARRED ALBRIGHT

Violin / Fiddle

JASON STARUIALA

Percussion

MARK VAN ZIEGLER

Bass

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WELCOME The Wizard of Oz is a story of imagination, fantasy, and friendship that has captivated our world for over a century. Like most of us, my most vivid memories of the story are based on the film version, with its thrilling technicolor world and its nightmarish depiction of foreboding and primal fear.

L. Frank Baum, the author of the Oz series of books, was a dreamer—a sometime actor, salesman, farmer, and journalist who was raised on Grimm’s fairy tales, but hated the introduction of goblins and monsters.

He wanted to create a child hero whose journey of self-discovery and maturity is abetted by three nonhuman characters with abundantly human impulses and desires: courage, intelligence, and compassion.

The movie of The Wizard of Oz, and the stage musical on which it is based, is very much based in the vaudevillian sensibilities of the 1930’s.

Vaudeville gave way to the early talking movies of the Depression, which were a balm for a society that was feeling anxious, wary, and in need of ways of coming together as a community.

We’ve had a tough go of it over the past couple of years, and the world around us is currently edgy and uncertain. The Wizard of Oz reminds us of a place of magic and wonder, a place where friendship, collaboration, and community lead to a happy place. A place that, although based in a world of imagination, has a very simple message: a reminder of the most important place in our lives. It’s home.

And you’re all here. Enjoy.

James MacDonald, Artistic Director

UP NEXT ECHOES OF THE HOMESICK HEART FINDING THE VOICES.

June 02 to 11, 2022 PAVILION THEATRE COURAGE SERIES

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LIST OF MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Opening

Orchestra with Chorus

Over The Rainbow

Dorothy

Munchkinland

Orchestra with Chorus

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

Dorothy & Scarecrow

If I Only Had a Heart

Tinman, Dorothy & Trees

We’re Off to See the Wizard

Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow

Lions, Tigers and Bears

Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow

If I Only Had the Nerve

Lion with Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow

We’re Off to See the Wizard

Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow & Lion

Poppies!

Glinda, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion & Chorus

ACT TWO Entr’acte & Optimistic Voices

Orchestra with Chorus

The Merry Old Land of Oz

Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, Guard & Ozians

If I Were King of the Forest

Lion with Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow

March of the Winkies

Winkies

Jitterbug

Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion & Jitterbugs

Winkies March (Reprise)

Winkies

Over the Rainbow (Reprise)

Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion & Winkies

Ding, Dong, the Witch Is Dead

Winkies

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES

By James MacDonald The Wizard of Oz Director

There’s always an exciting challenge when approaching the stage version of a beloved story as familiar as The Wizard of Oz. There is also always the rush of inspiration, and more than one joyful moment of “Eureka!”

When I started working with the brilliant designers, Narda McCarroll and Stephanie Kong, on the concept for this production, we asked a couple of key questions. Why is it that the characters in Kansas have alter egos in Oz, but Kansas itself does not? And if Oz is Dorothy’s dream world populated by alternate versions of her family and friends, then how do the familiar objects of her home morph into the wonderful world of Oz? As vibrantly brought to life by the designers and our talented WCT team, Oz is an alternate world to Kansas—those of you with sharp eyes will see how we introduce elements of Oz in the first few scenes in Kansas, elements that trigger Dorothy’s imagination in the creation of her fantasy world.

The new musical arrangements and choreography for the production are influenced by vaudeville, the great American songbook, 1930s movie musicals, and contemporary pop— all forms of popular entertainment that crossed class, income, age, and demographic boundaries.

There’s a story for everyone in The Wizard of Oz, and it’s been a delight coming up with a new way to share it with you.

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GOING EMERALD: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO PRODUCTION DESIGN

By Narda McCarroll The Wizard of Oz Set Designer

I have no idea how young I was the first time I saw the iconic 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to travel to Oz or to sing and dance to those songs. It feels like it was always a part of me. Creating the world of Oz for this production has been a great thrill and an immense challenge.

I usually begin my design process by trolling the interweb for images that inspire me. While looking for ideas on how to create the magical locations of Oz I came across a number of photos of art installations that created fantastical environments or sculptures using an abundance of common objects: mosaics made with pop cans, hanging columns built with recyclable plastic bottles, archways constructed with bicycles, and forests created with umbrellas. I shared these images with James.

We brainstormed on ways we might use this technique and came up with an idea that grew into our design. What if when Dorothy travels through Oz she sees variations of Kansas and Home in every aspect of that world?

Our Munchkinland repurposes comforting items Dorothy associates with her Aunt Em—pie plates, mixing bowls, pots, spoons, and spatulas are used to build a bright colorful otherworldly garden. The fields where we find our Scarecrow grow crops that resemble rakes, shovels, and hoes. The apple trees that grow where the Tinman first appears have trunks and branches made of tin cans and foliage created with rope. You get the idea.

One of challenges of making this idea into a reality was the vast quantity of items we’d need. We hoped this might be an opportunity to build a set with a greener footprint and to reach out to the Kamloops community for help.

The amazing staff at WCT created the “Go Emerald” Recycling Drive to gather materials, and the people of Kamloops did not let us down.

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the show.

Thank you to these marvelous individuals for donating items to the “Go Emerald” Recycling Drive: Rosemary Adrian Jackie Allard Margaret Archibald Darlene Arsenault Clare Audet Linda B Margaret Bachofer Mary Baker Stan Becker Nora Bennett Mary Bentley Joan Bernard Monique Bigelow Mary Black Linda Bolton Chris Borden Doffy Bourbonnais Susan Brace Natalee Brasseur Alex Brekelmans Deb Burgess Val Burgher Julie Byrne Sue Cane Maureen Carr Margarett Catherwood Gabe Clark Lynn Cleveland Cathy Colborne Blake Collins Brynn Collins Helen Collins Nicole Collins Sue Collins Mark Conti Deanna Cook Judy Crawford Gail Crossley Marjorie Crossley Jean Crowe Paul & Susan Cuthbert Elena Cuzzette Dareen Czukarshi Wilma de Jong Joan Denton Debra Desjardins Karen Despins Laura Desserre Natalie Dewing

Elianna Dick Marcia Dick Donna Duffy Vanessa Eden Debby Erickson Shirlee Ezowski Marilyn Fallis Laura Anne Farguharson Kristine Faulds Wendy Feist Allison Filek Valerie Fitgen Jessica Foulger Deb & Harm Fransen Barb Fuller Denise Gavin Sheryl Giudici Surbhi Goel Trudy Goold Joy Gothard Kathy Gray Binny Gupta Linda Hall Janet & Garry Hastings Carol Hawes Bill Heese Jo Hendricks Barb Hollingshead Phil Holman Sharon Houghton Danita Howard Barbara Humphrey Deanna Hurstfield Mark & Margaret Hyslop Betty Jakel Donalda Jamrich Eileen Janak Kelly Jeffery Sally Jennejohn Bridget Johnson Ken Johnson Mallory Johnson Sylvie Johnson Brenda Jones Robert Jones Bert Keeper Sherry Killer Theresa Kitt

Evan Klassen Patty Klohn Marian & Tom Konopski Amy Kormendy Maryanne Kowalsky Taylor Lazar Lorraine Levitt Mike Levitt Jennifer Lewis Perter Loland Teresa Lomax Barb Lundstrom Bev MacDonald Janice MacDonald Ron MacKenie Marilyn MacKenzie Ian MacKenzie Ron Mackenzie Tricia Mackey Terri MacLennan Bonnie MacLeod Danielle Mader - in Loving Memory of Phylis Mader Christa Maguire Tina Majcher Anna Maria Mankowske Kate Marshall Cathie McDougall Stephanie McIntosh Deb McKeown Robbie McLaren Jaye McMaster Kathy Meger Tina Miker Muriel Miller Jack Miller Verna Miller Kathy Mirtle Elaine Moon Lynne Mugford Anne Neave Ross Nichol Kerry Nicholas Maria Nordin Louise & Ron Oyler Edna Park C. Hall Patch Sheryl Penthila

Joan Penton Angela Pinette Jean Prpich Marie Reed Jane Reid Cookie Reimer Michelle Reith Jill Riben Richelle Rimmer Lilo Ritter Jeanne Rodrigue Susan Rolston Nikki Roy Gail Rusby Anne Sales Cheryl Schmidt Ken & Almina Self Donna Sharpe Ethel Sheremeta Jan Simmons Barbara J. Smith Bea Smith Claire St. Pierre Colleen Stainton Margaret Stewart Pamela Stewart Stella Stumpf Jean Tobey Lyne Totten Nicole Tougas Ashley Traynor Marilyn Triggs Anita Veillette Dian Verwey Bob Walter Myrna Watson Barbara Wentworth Jim Wentworth Alanna Westerman Dave Whiting Maryanne Whiting Bonita Wiens Tanya Wilcox Kent Wong Gillian Woods Sandra Woods Rhonda Wright Barbara Zimonick

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These photos feature set, prop, and costume pieces in progress. We don’t want to show you too much and spoil all the reveals. As you can see, all of our departments have been hard at work for months, putting these pieces together, along with amazing volunteers, who have helped to collect items, cut, sew, hammer, paint, break-down, sort, and assemble. Without them, we wouldn’t have this beautiful show.

COMPANY BIOGRAPHIES THE CAST MANDISA VOLO - Dorothy At WCT: Louisa VonTrapp in The Sound of Music, Michaela Hobbs in Elf: The Musical Elsewhere: Cinderella (Project X Theatre). Mandisa is in tenth grade at Kamloops School of the Arts, where she is majoring in drama. She took classes with WCT’s Stage One Theatre School for many years and has always had a passion for theatre, singing, and dancing. Mandisa sang with both the Kamloops Thompson Honours Choir and Kamloops Thompson Children’s Choir and took part in the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts. She is excited to be part of The Wizard of Oz production and is grateful to work with such a talented cast and creative team!

ROBBIE TOWNS - Scarecrow / Hunk At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Contact (Elgin & Winter Garden Theater); Rock of Ages (The Arts Club); Mamma Mia! (Citadel Theater); Shear Madness, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Newsies (Drayton Entertainment); Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Talking To Terrorists (Persephone Theatre); Legally Blond (Savoy, West End); The Tempest (Theatre Royal, Bath); Scrooge (Palladium, West End); Lift (Soho Theater, Off-West End); Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Romeo & Juliet, Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan); Evita (UK Tour); Desire Under the Elms, J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow); Wild Honey (RCS, Glasgow); Bittergirl (Globe Theatre); Our Man In Havana (Vertigo Theatre); All Shook Up, Footloose (Mayfield Theatre); [title of show], The Confessions of Julian Poe (Edinburgh Festival), Welcome to the Party (Fringe Festival, Edmonton); Call Me! (The Arches, Glasgow). Robbie performs in the loving memory of Melanie Piatocha Zimmerman. robbietowns.com

KIRK SMITH - Tinman / Hickory At WCT: Dracula: The Bloody Truth, Elf: The Musical, A Christmas Carol, Don’t Dress For Dinner, The 39 Steps, Boeing Boeing, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, The Importance of Being Earnest, Noises Off, Wit, My Fair Lady, and Seussical.

Elsewhere: Pride and Prejudice, Leading Ladies, Little Shop of Horrors (Persephone Theatre); The Foreigner, Jeeves Takes A Bow, A Shayna Maidel (Chemainus Theatre Festival); Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Billy Elliott The Musical, The History Boys (Arts Club); The Rivals (Blackbird Theatre - Jessie Richardson Award Nomination); Gruff, The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), James and The Giant Peach, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and The Rocky Horror Show (Project X); Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me (Dancing Monkey Creative). Kirk has always thought of the WCT team as family, and he now works for the company full-time, when he isn’t performing.

ANDREW COWNDEN - Cowardly Lion / Zeke At WCT: Aegeon in The Comedy of Errors (2017); Mrs. Bumbrake in Peter and the Starcatcher (2014); Charlie Chaplin in Silent Chap (2014); Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof (2013); Tim in Noises Off (2012); Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2011); Ensemble in My Fair Lady (2009).

Elsewhere: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Citadel Theatre); Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Arts Club Theatre Co.); Shakespeare in Love (Bard on the Beach). Andrew is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. andrewcownden.com

CECILLY DAY - Glinda / Aunt Em At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Cecilly is thrilled to be in Kamloops for the spring, joining the cast of The Wizard of Oz in her Western Canada Theatre debut. It has always been a dream of hers to travel by bubble so stepping into this role is a dream come true. Upcoming: This holiday season Cecilly will reprise her role as Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music with The Arts Club Theatre and next spring, look for Cecilly in Disney+ feature film Prom Pact.

EMMA SLIPP - Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch At WCT: Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol Elsewhere: Career highlights include: Noises Off, Farewell My Lovely (Arts Club); Bunny, The Father (Search Party); Boeing Boeing (Persephone); As You Like It, Macbeth (Bard on the Beach); Silent Sky, Singing in the Rain (Chemainus); Elbow Room Cafe (Zee Zee Theatre); The Rivals (Blackbird); Moss Park (Green Thumb/ Proudly presents GCTC); Killer Joe (Itsazoo); Three Sisters (Only Child Collective); The Violet Hour (Belfry). She toured North America and Asia with Mermaid Theatre’s puppet production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Emma is a graduate of Studio 58 and Saturday, May 28, 2022 four-time Jessie-award nominee.

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CHRISTOPHER WEDDELL - The Wizard of Oz / Professor Marvel At WCT: The McLean Boys, Amadeus, Keeper of The Light, Noises Off, The Importance of Being Earnest, Silent Chap, Blithe Spirit, A Christmas Carol, Elf–The Musical, The Sound of Music Elsewhere: Waiting for Godot (Kaspar Theatre, Prague); Mexico City/Little One (MadFox Theatre); Augustine (Big Hysteria) (Pi Theatre). Upcoming: Sally Go Round the Moon (MadFox Theatre). A graduate of the Playhouse Acting School, Christopher has played on stages in Europe and Canada. Christopher is a founding member and past Artistic Associate of Bard On The Beach. Weddell has written several plays, including the book for the upcoming musical version of W.O. Mitchell’s Who Has Seen the Wind. He has received two NCRA awards for sound design/production. His new play Sally Go Round the Moon will be presented by MadFox Theatre in 2023. Weddell has taught at The Canadian College of Performing Arts since 2000.

JULIEN ARNOLD - Uncle Henry / Emerald City Guard At WCT: Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet (2017), Sly in Meet My Sister (2019) Elsewhere: Julien is originally from the Comox Valley, but is now based mostly in Edmonton, Alberta. He has performed across Canada, from Prince George, BC to Charlottetown, PEI. Some favourite parts over the years (apart from his previous ones here at WCT of course!) include: Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Free Will Shakespeare Festival); Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Brave Sir Robin in Spamalot (Citadel Theatre); the titular role of Picasso in A Picasso (Shadow Theatre); Vice Principal Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Mayfield Dinner Theatre); and Brandon in Rope (Teatro La Quindicina). Julien would like to say thanks to his lovely partner Sheiny for all her love and support over the last few years.

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KEVIN OWEN CLARKE - Ensemble / Understudy: Scarecrow / Hunk At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Kevin is thrilled to be having his WCT debut in The Wizard of Oz! Recent/favourite credits include: Million Dollar Quartet (New West Theatre); A Chorus Line (Rose Theatre); Marathon of Hope (Drayton Entertainment); The Wizard of Oz (Neptune Theatre). He also performed as the lead singer on the Independence of the Seas with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Kevin is a singer/ songwriter and released his first EP in 2018, titled All We Once Knew, which can be found anywhere you get your music. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and The Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto. He would like to thank his family, friends, and partner Jessica for their endless love and support. Find out more about Kevin at kevinowenclarke.com.

JEN FONG - Ensemble / Understudy: Dorothy At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Jen Fong (she/her) is thrilled join Western Canada Theatre as an ensemble member in The Wizard of Oz. Born and raised in Regina, Jen is a recent graduate from Randolph College for the Performing Arts (Toronto).

Recent credits include: the leading role of Nora in Little Libertine Playhouse’s original production of Typecastress; Prince Charming in Result’s Entertainment’s Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits; and Iris in Randolph College’s production of Fame.

Up next, Jen is heading back to her home province to make her Shakespearean debut with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan’s Cymbeline. A lover of all forms of art, Jen is also a visual artist and is currently completing her BA. She is forever grateful for her family, mentors, and friends for their endless love and support, and she hopes you enjoy the magical world of Oz!

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BECKY FROHLINGER - Ensemble / Understudy: Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Marm Schmuck in Glory (Theatre NorthWest); Louise in Dear Jack, Dear Louise, A Way to Heaven (Winnipeg Jewish Theatre); Francine Valli in Jersey Boys (Dogers/NCL); The Acrobat in Matilda (RMTC/Citadel/Arts Club); Gingy in Shrek (Rainbow Stage); Baby Bear/Blind Mouse in Shrek (The Muny); Amber in Hairspray, Eponine in Les Misérables, Bonnie in Anything Goes (The Prizery); Susan Waverly in White Christmas (RMTC). Becky received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from Elon University in North Carolina.

Thank you, Talent House! Much love to Mom, Dad, Alexandra, Joey and Brandon. @beckyfroho

JAKE KOPYTKO - Ensemble / Understudy: Cowardly Lion / Zeke At WCT: A Christmas Carol (2010) Elsewhere: Jake made his professional acting debut over ten years ago with Western Canada Theatre on the Sagebrush stage, and is so excited to be making his return. Since his debut, Jake has continued to train his skills in the realms of dance, vocal training, and is in the process of acquiring his BA in theatre at Thompson Rivers University. Jake was born and raised in Kamloops, now he resides in Vancouver and is furthering his acting career in both film and theatre. Jake has been a part of numerous productions, some favourite performance credits include: The Adam Project (Netflix); Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (TRU); Orcus in She Kills Monsters (TRU); Ugly Stepsister in Cinderella (Project X Theatre). Up next Jake is acting in Theatre Under the Trees’ production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this summer. Social media: @jakekopytko

STEPHANIE McLEAN - Ensemble / Understudy: Glinda / Aunt Em At WCT: Chip in Beauty and the Beast Elsewhere: Local to Kamloops, Stephanie is a singer, dancer, and actor that has performed across Canada. After graduating from Randolph Academy, Stephanie performed in various roles with a few favourites including productions of Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Ragtime. When not on stage, Stephanie has also spent many years teaching dance in both Toronto and Vancouver with UBC. Now, as a mom, Stephanie is grateful to be back on stage showing her son that you can continue your goals no matter where you are at in life.

Stephanie is also extremely thankful to get to be a part of WCT both on the stage and off as the Development Manager.

REM MURRAY - Ensemble / Understudy: Tinman / Hickory At WCT: Children’s Chorus in Fiddler on the Roof Elsewhere: Rem is currently finishing his Bachelor of Arts at Thompson Rivers University with a Major in Theatre Arts, and he is very excited to be back at Western Canada Theatre after falling in love with the art while being in the children’s chorus for WCT’s production of Fiddler On The Roof, almost ten years ago.

MACY - Toto Macy Bosch is a three-year-old West Highland Terrier, who lives just down the road from Sagebrush Theatre. Macy watches over the theatre from her window stool (she hasn’t yet figured out what happened to the “h” on the “Sagebrus” sign) and is very excited to join the talented cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz in her first stage performance. Macy hopes to bring her experience running on Kamloops trails to help Dorothy and friends trek down the yellow brick road.

In addition to trail running, Macy enjoys chasing balls, lounging in the sun, and eating carrots. Her parents, Jeremy Bosch and Jessica Wallace, grandparents, and pals are proud and excited to see her on stage. If Macy could ask the Wizard for one thing, it would be for longer legs, so her size would match that of her big personality.

KAITLYN BRAIN - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Kaitlyn, a Lloyd George Elementary seventh grader, is thrilled to be working with the WCT crew on The Wizard of Oz. She began dancing lessons when she was two years old. Ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, and hip-hop are among the dance disciplines she has studied.

In Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, and Penticton, she competed in several dance events. She was a part of the Academy of Dance’s High School Musical, and Beauty and the Beast. For two years, she studied dance and vocals at the Kamloops Performance Company. She performed in The Wizard of Oz for the Nuance Dance Studio. Gratitude to her friends’ families as well as Regina Bittner-Rothbart, her dancing teacher.

BRYNN COLLINS - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: One of Brynn’s favorite movies is the original Wizard of Oz, so she’s delighted to make her debut performance with such a classic fable. As Dorothy Gale says, “there’s no place like home” and Brynn made Kamloops home in August 2021. Brynn is a grade 2 student at Juniper Ridge under the guidance of Mrs. Bouchard who inspires her to pursue her passions even if it means missing a bit of school. When she’s not on the stage, Brynn is performing on the ice with Valleyview Figure Skating Club. Brynn completed WCT’s Stage One Acting Essentials course & recommends it to those wanting to try out acting!

Brynn is grateful for the exceptional support provided by WCT’s directors, cast, crew, staff, board, and volunteers. Brynn would like to thank her family & friends for their support and encouragement to take this chance. They were always there for her.

BRIELLE ERNST - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Brielle is a grade 5 student at Bert Edwards Science and Technology School. Brielle loves snowboarding at Sun Peaks, but has a passion for the arts. She enjoys singing, dancing, acting, playing guitar, and painting. Brielle is thrilled to be learning from the talented people involved in The Wizard of Oz. She has watched many theatrical performances and believes the opportunity she is being given in this production is proof that dreams really can come true.

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ADAM FIELDS - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Adam is excited to be performing in The Wizard of Oz and for the opportunity to learn more about the theatre. He is a grade 3 student in Kamloops, and loves inventing things, going on adventures, and dreaming up new business ideas.

EVA-MARIE FOX - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Eva started ballet at 3 years old, and quickly grew a love for dance and performing. She has been in many ballet shows with her current studio, including Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Enchanted Toy Shoppe, and holds the role of Cinderella in this year’s production. Aside from ballet, Eva trains in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and modern every week. She also spent seven seasons doing competitive cheerleading and competed at ‘The Summit’ at the ESPN center in 2018. Eva is very excited to be performing with Western Canada Theater in The Wizard of Oz!

ANNA HAHN - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Children’s Chorus in Elf–The Musical and Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music Elsewhere: Anna is 12 years old and is currently in grade 6 at Pacific Way Elementary. She enjoys playing violin, piano, and flute. She is very excited to be back on stage and performing in front of audiences. She would like to thank her close-knit family for their unending encouragement and support.

ALYA VAN LAER - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Tales from the Cookie Jar (2021) Elsewhere: Alya is a 14-year-old, bilingual student at South Kamloops Secondary School who absolutely loves musical theatre! This is Alya’s fourth year with WCT, having attended lots of Stage One theatre classes. In 2019, Alya was part of KISSM’s production of Mary Poppins where she played Bird Women and she also acted and built sets for a couple school productions. One of her favourite pastimes is going to the theatre with her cousin Madi. After starting musical theatre in 2014, Alya knew right after her very first rehearsal that theatre is where her heart is!

ANNA MacFARLANE - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: This is Anna’s first show, but a dream come true to be on the WCT stage, especially for one of her favorite shows, The Wizard of Oz. Anna has competed in the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts for the last four years, winning the Speech and Dramatic Arts WCT Award 2022. Anna has also performed in a number of Kamloops School of the Arts productions and festivals. In addition to theatre Anna’s other hobbies include art, basketball, track, singing, and soccer. Anna is currently playing on the Soccer Quest youth academy team.

WILLIAM McKAY - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: William is very excited to be making his debut performance with Western Canada Theatre. William is 13 years old and is in Grade 8 at SKSS. William loves music and plays the piano and trumpet. He has played the piano since the age of six and completed his Royal Conservatory piano exam grade 4, with distinction. He plays the trumpet in the SKSS band and also enjoys playing the drums when the opportunity arises (much to his parents’ chagrin). William takes voice lessons and enjoys Jazz dance as well. When he is not participating in these activities William enjoys downhill skiing, badminton, cuddling with his dog Charlie, spending time with his family, and playing video games.

ADISON THOMPSON - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Adison is 11 years old and a grade 6 student at Lloyd George Elementary School. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with WCT in this production. Adison was a member of the Chorus Ensemble in The Snow Queen, a Totally Frozen Panto and Tuliptwirlsthe fairy in Sleeping Beauty, a Not So Maleficent Panto (The Laughing Stock Theatre Society / TLS). She has been singing with Stage Presence since she was 5 and has recently started competing in gymnastics with Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Center.

Adison likes to spend time with her family and friends camping, watching movies, and jumping on her trampoline with her little brother.

LUKAS WOODS - Youth Ensemble At WCT: Lukas was a member of the children’s chorus for WCT’s production, Elf in 2018. He was a member in the production of WCT’s teen performance, The Audition in 2019.

Elsewhere: Lukas is 15 years old and attends Kamloops School of the Arts. He was a member of The Laughing Stock Theatre Company’s performance, of The Little Mermaid A Panto Under the Sea in 2017 and The Snow Queen A Frozen Panto in 2019. Lukas takes classes with WCT’s Stage One Theatre School and enjoys theatre experiences. He was awarded the Most Promising Speech Arts Student Trophy for the Kamloops Festival of Performing Arts in 2020 for his performance in creative storytelling and poetic speech arts. Lukas is happy to be a part of The Wizard of Oz and is honoured to be working with a talented group of performers.

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THE MUSICIANS JARRED ALBRIGHT - Violin / Fiddle At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Jarred Albright has played the violin since he was seven years old, and music has been his focus ever since. He discovered the joys of fiddle style very early on and spent his underage years with the Calgary Fiddlers performing over a hundred times a year, before entering post-secondary to pursue jazz performance in Edmonton. Since then, he has endeavoured to teach himself to sing and play mandolin, guitar, and banjo. Music has taken him around the world including the United States, South Korea, Scotland, England, and Ireland. These days Jarred keeps busy performing with many diverse local acts, recording and producing from his home studio, ceaselessly practicing, and of course sharing his love of music with his students.

JASON STARUIALA - Percussion At WCT: Percussion for The Sound of Music Elsewhere: Having grown up in Kamloops, Jason has played with many local groups, such as the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, the Thompson Valley Orchestra, and the Kamloops Community Band. Jason is currently the Drum Sergeant for the Kamloops Pipe Band Society and had the pleasure of competing in Glasgow, Scotland in 2015 and 2017 at the World Pipeband Championships. Along with Jason’s community involvement with music, he is also the drummer for a Kamloops rock cover band InVerse.

MARK VAN ZEIGLER - Bass At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Mark Van Ziegler is excited to be a part of this exciting vision for The Wizard of Oz! He is a touring and freelance bassist and instructor living in New York, where he performed in the 2021 season of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tour highlights include: The Band’s Visit, Matilda, Avenue Q, West Side Story (Europe), and Swing! (Japan). Thanks to Ash for trusting me with the low notes! Music and more at markvanziegler.com Instagram: @mark_van_ ziegler

THE CREATIVE TEAM JAMES MacDONALD - Director At WCT: Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol, Vimy, The Drowning Girls, Million Dollar Quartet, GLORY, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Elsewhere: Julius Caesar (Stratford Festival); The Old Ladies, Black ‘ell (Shaw Festival); Fire, As You Like It, Much Ado about Nothing (Canadian Stage); A Few Good Men, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily (RMTC). James spent 10 years as Associate Artistic Director of The Citadel Theatre, where he directed 18 productions, including Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Venus in Fur, Billy Bishop Goes to War, and God of Carnage, and acted in 14 more, including six seasons as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. He was also the Program Director of the Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program, and the founding Artistic Director of Edmonton’s Freewill Shakespeare Festival. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta BFA Acting Program.

ASHLEY BALL - Musical Director / Arranger At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Ash has lived in NYC for the past 12 years, but is thrilled to be home in Western Canada. She is currently the resident DJ for the long-running immersive off-Broadway show Sleep No More (The McKittrick Hotel, NYC). Other work include: Cirque du Fringe (Rochester, NY), The Hook Club (Brooklyn, NY), and Cirque du Soleil (NYC). Favourite music producer credits include: Tony Award honored ensemble Broadway Inspirational Voices (‘Defying Gravity’ Remix) and The Rose Parade (Pasadena, CA) feat. Chaka Khan and Jordan Fisher. She once DJ’d a set right after Questlove, and while not an outright failure, she’s pretty sure it was memorable only for her. She would like to thank Mark Z for his talent and support, the WCT team, and James for his trust and creativity in having me help tell this story. She dedicates this show to under-represented folks thriving in the arts and beyond!

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TRACEY POWER - Choreographer At WCT: Hey Viola!, Creator/Director; Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Creator/Performer; Elf, The Musical, Director; GLORY, Writer/ Choreographer; UBUNTU: The Cape Town Project, Actor Elsewhere: Tracey has worked across Canada and internationally as a director, choreographer, actor, and writer. She’s the choreographer and writer of GLORY (inspired by the true story of the women’s hockey team the Preston Rivulettes, which continues to tour across Canada), the musical Miss Shakespeare, and the director/choreographer of Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen.

She continues to work as an actor both on stage and screen as well as create new work for both mediums. Tracey is the recipient of the Jessie Richardson, Elizabeth Sterling, and Betty Mitchel Awards for her work. traceypower.ca

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MARDA McCARROLL - Set Designer At WCT: Glory, Vimy, A Christmas Carol, Mary’s Wedding.

Elsewhere: Cipher (Arts Club); Cinderella (Rainbow Theatre); Brontë: The World Without (Stratford Festival); To the Light, Gracie, Cockroach, The Circle, Red, The Drowning Girls (Alberta Theatre Projects); Cipher, Sherlock Holmes and the Raven’s Curse, The Turn of the Screw, Sweeney Todd (Vertigo Theatre); Vigilante (Catalyst Theatre); Peter and the Starcatcher, The Penelopiad, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, Vimy, Einstein’s Gift (Citadel Theatre); The Trespassers (Belfry Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse); The Mikado (Calgary Opera); The Drowning Girls (National Tour). Narda has an MFA in theatre design from the U of A. She was the costume designer for Edmonton’s Shakespeare in the Park for 16 seasons where she often collaborated with James MacDonald. She also designed the costumes for the feature film Cut Bank. Go to narda.ca to see images of her work.

STEPHANIE KONG - Costume Designer At WCT: Debut Elsewhere: Stephanie is a Vancouver based costume designer and holds a BFA in Theatre Design and Production from UBC. Costume Design credits include: How the World Began (Pacific Theatre); Cipher (Vertigo Theatre); The Great Leap (Arts Club Theatre); Go, Dog, Go! (Carousel Theatre for Young People); Very Still & Hard to See (Shift Theatre). Film & TV credits include: DC’S Legends of Tomorrow (Head Cutter, Seasons 6–7), The Magicians (Stitcher/Cutter, Seasons 2–5). Costume Design coming up: Something Rotten! (Theatre Under the Stars).

Other: Jessie Award winner and nominee in Costume Design. CAFTCAD Award nominee in Excellence in Costume Building. stephaniekong.com

JOHN WEBBER - Lighting Designer At WCT: Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, The Sound of Music, Lighting Designer.

Elsewhere: John is a long-time designer of both Sets and Lighting. He has had the privilege of working with some of Canada’s most talented and adventurous artists. He has received nine Jessie Richardson Awards, an Ovation Award, in Ottawa a Critics Circle Award and Prix Rideau Award, in Saskatoon a SAT Award, all for Outstanding Design. Past favorites include: The Great Leap and Onegin (The Arts Club), and The Marriage of Figaro (Vancouver Opera).

During the pandemic days John has been a part of livestreams for Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, Green Thumb Theatre, and The Vancouver East Cultural Centre.

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At WCT: ELF – The Musical, The Birds and the Bees, Don’t Dress for Dinner, Boeing Boeing, A Christmas Carol, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, My Fair Lady, Seussical, Still Desire You, and Beauty and the Beast.

Elsewhere: Buddy–The Buddy Holly Story (Theatre NorthWest).

HANS SAEFKOW - Scenic Painter At WCT: Design for The Sound of Music; Scenic Painter for Dracula: The Bloody Truth and Serving Elizabeth Elsewhere: Hans is excited to be joining this production of The Wizard of Oz, after the last two years where we’ve all been struggling in the theatre community. Just as the pandemic began, Hans was working on Stones in His Pockets at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon, the production of which was suspended a week before opening. It’s such a joy to begin anew with such an enthusiastic group, especially on a show as inventive and fun as The Wizard of Oz. Recent design credits include: Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune and Barefoot in the Park (Blue Bridge Theatre); Isitwendam (An Understanding) (Bound to Create’s collaboration with Native Earth Performing Arts in Toronto); Romeo and Juliet, Chicago, and What You Will (Smithers Secondary Arts Academy). Highlights include: The Drum is Calling You Home (Sunset Theatre); Its a Wonderful Life and The Drowning Girls (Theatre North West).

LAUREL ONEIL - Stage Manager At WCT: The Sound of Music Elsewhere: BOOM (Theatre Calgary, Thousand Islands Playhouse & OffBroadway); BOOMX (Theatre Calgary & Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre); BOOMYZ (Theatre Calgary); Murder in the Studio (Vertigo); Flora and Fawna Have Beaver Fever (Lunchbox); Annie, Fiddler on the Loose (Drayton Entertainment); 60+ productions at Stage West Calgary, including Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q, The Producers, Game Show, 39 Steps, Chicago, Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Laurel has also taught Stage Management at the University of Lethbridge. Laurel would like to dedicate her work to the loving memory of her mom, who helped her find her love of theatre from a young age. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their unending love and support.

MADISON HENRY - Assistant Stage Manager At WCT: Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, A Broad’s Way Cabaret: The Stage Is Hers, The New Canadian Curling Club, The Sound of Music, Meet My Sister, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Kamloopa, Armstrong’s War, A Christmas Carol, Million Dollar Quartet, The House at Pooh Corner Elsewhere: Jane Eyre (The Citadel Theatre); The New Canadian Curling Club, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Silent Light (Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity); Kamloopa (The Cultch/Persephone Theatre/ GTNT). Maddy (she/her) is a multi-discipline Stage Manager based on unceded Secwepemc territory colonially known as Kamloops, and is a graduate of the Thompson Rivers University Theatre Program. She is so grateful to be a part of sharing one of her favorite childhood stories with the Kamloops community! Many thanks to James, Christine, Dawn, and Laurel for having her. And Greg – I couldn’t do this without you. There truly is no place like home!

VICTORIA SNASHALL - Assistant Stage Manager At WCT: Kim’s Convenience Elsewhere: Buffoon, Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Arts Club); Talking Sex on Sunday, Proud, God and the Indian, Kid Gloves (Firehall Arts Centre); The Wolves (With a Spoon Theatre in association with Rumble Theatre); A Steady Rain, Richard and His Women (Seven Tyrants); The Sea (Slamming Door Collective); Gross Misconduct (SpeakEasy Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing, Glengarry Glen Ross (Classic Chic); Cool Beans (Solo Collective); This Stays in the Room (remounted PTC & Radix Theatre); The Secret Mask (Presentation House).

THE TRIVIA OF OZ: Test your knowledge & stump your seat-mates.

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In L. Frank Baum’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, what colour are Dorothy’s Magic Slippers?

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Judy Garland, who played Dorothy in the 1939 film version, has a famous daughter, who appeared at this year’s Oscars. Who is she?

3. Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor starred in a 1978 musical film re-imagining of the story. What was it called?

4. What’s the title of the 1985 film that introduces Dorothy to a several new L. Frank Baum characters, including Jack Pumpkinhead, Tik-Tok, and Mombi?

5. In the hit Broadway musical, Wicked, what is the Wicked Witch of the West’s name?

6. Speaking of Wicked, the performer who originated the lead role on Boadway went on to play a beloved Disney character in multiple films and have her name mis-pronounced by John Travolta. What’s her actual name?

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ABOUT THE CREATORS LYMAN FRANK BAUM (1856–1919) 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.

HAROLD ARLEN (1905–1986) wrote some of the greatest hits from the 30s and 40s, including the entire score to the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. Songs such as “Over the Rainbow,” “Get Happy,” “Stormy Weather,” “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “I’ve Got the World on a String” and “Last Night When We Were Young” are just some of the standards that live on today and have distinguished Harold Arlen as one of the Great American Composers of the 20th Century.

E. Y. HARBURG (1896–1981), the son of poor Russian-Jewish immigrants, is one of America’s greatest lyricists for stage and screen. Also, a book writer (usually with Fred Saidy), director, and poet, Harburg wrote lyrics for more than 550 songs, including “It’s Only A Paper Moon” (with Harold Arlen), “April in Paris” (with Vernon Duke), and “Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?” (with Jay Gorney). His landmark musicals were Bloomer Girl (with Arlen) and Finian’s Rainbow. Yip was the final editor and wrote lyrics and continuity for the universally loved film The Wizard of Oz. HERBERT STOTHART (1885–1949) was nominated for nine Oscars and won for Best Original Score for his work on the 1939 film of The Wizard of Oz. As a young man, he studied music in Europe and at the University of Wisconsin, where he also taught. He worked as a musical director for Arthur Hammerstein and later began writing music for the producer’s nephew, Oscar Hammerstein II, including some for the operetta Rose Marie. In 1929, he was signed to a contract by Louis B. Mayer; he spent the last 20 years of his life at MGM studios working on films.

PETER HOWARD (1927–2008) was an American musical theater arranger, conductor, and pianist. Howard served as either music director or dance music arranger for 38 Broadway shows, including Chicago, Fosse, Carnival, The Sound of Music, Hello, Dolly!, 1776, Annie, Baby, My One and Only, Barnum, The Tap Dance Kid, Swinging on a Star, and Crazy for You. His movie work includes Stepping Out, Zelig, Mame, Annie, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

LARRY WILCOX (1935–1993) orchestrated over 25 Broadway shows and tours, including The Yearling, The Three Musketeers, Singin’ in the Rain, and Aspects of Love. He arranged and conducted recordings for the Boston Pops, the Milwaukee Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Shirley MacLaine, and Dionne Warwick. Mr. Wilcox also arranged nightclub acts for Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, and Ann-Margret, among others.

JOHN KANE is an accomplished British actor and writer. An associate actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Kane played Puck in Peter Brook’s acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, alongside Ben Kingsley, Alan Howard, and Frances de la Tour, before turning to comedy script writing. Kane wrote the RSC’s adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, the West End Cole Porter tribute A Swell Party and the words and music in 2005 for The Canterville Ghost at the Southwark Playhouse.

THE TRIVIA OF OZ: Answers 1.

This adaptation of The Wizard of Oz is based on the 1939 movie, so Dorothy has ruby slippers, but in the original book the slippers were Silver. In the movie version, the slippers were changed to a brighter colour to show off new Technicolor technology for making colors in film more vivid.

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Judy Garland’s daughter, Liza Minelli, became a legend of stage and screen in her own right and won her first Oscar for 1972’s Cabaret.

3. Based on a 1974 stage musical, The Wiz, featured an all-black cast and turned the Emerald City into a modern metropolis.

4. Drawing from later Oz books, including The Marvelous Land of Oz and Ozma of Oz, Return to Oz is creepy and odd and worth a watch.

5. Based on the book of the same name, Wicked tells the life story of Elphaba Thropp (Her last name isn’t mentioned in the musical). The name is based on L. Frank Baum’s initials, LFB. 6. No, it’s not Adele Dazeem. Wicked made Idina Menzel a huge star. She went on to voice the role of Elsa in the Frozen movies and, well, we all know how that has worked out for parents everywhere.

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Leandra Fallis Alan Farkas Glen & Sara Farrow Faye Fike Ali Floyd J. Forgie Anna & Alfred Franczak Cathy Pauline Garay Cara Gates Bob & Michele Gieselman Annette Glover Trudy Goold David & Ina Gory Elsie Griffiths Katherine Gulley Deborah Hansen Ron & Judy Hatch William Heese Dian Henderson Lucy Heslip Charlene Hillson Dave Hilton - In Memory of Dorothy Hilton Laura Kym Hoffman Jane House Ken & Marylyne House Maureen & Hoberly Hove Leah Hubensky Linda Humphrey Charles Izowsky & Judy Moser April Olivia Jesson Kathy Jmaiff Mel & Heather J. Johnson Tanya and Daniel Johnson Valerie & John Kemp Bob & Pat King Margaret Kinney Kats & June Kitamura Ted & Maryann Kowalsky Janet L. Kusler Aleece Laird Marg Larsen Clement Lasaga Bill & Eileen Lee Fred Legace Catriona Leger Denise Leigh Evan & Wendy Lichlyter Sheryl Lindquist Lukinchuk Group Shirley Ann Lunan Lynda MacKenzie Brian & Nancy MacKinnon Lori Marchand Beverly Martin Janet McChesney Angus & Barb McKay Alison McKinnon Andrew McLaren Robert & Marian McLaren Marilyn Kay McLean Wendy D. McLean Dorothy McLellan Daniel Mills Joan Moffat Karry Ness Helen Mary Newmarch Ross & Robin Nichol Wendy Nielsen & Tony Stobie Nuance Dance Studio Nu Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Barrie Ogden Elaine Paget Sheila Park Joan Parker

Barb Pettie Anita Phillpotts Mark Power Derek Rein Niki and Steve Remesz Louise Richards Wendy Rockwell - In Honour Of Laurie Marchand Terry & Susanne Rogers Susan Rolston Shirley Rowland David & Jody Lee Rushka Anne Sales Bryan Salsbury Gene & Shirley Sanderson Jill Schrauwen Don Shaw Ethel Sheremeta Shelley Singular Bea Smith Rama Somaya Una St.Clair Karl Stegemann Barbara Jean Steinke Rob & Diane Stenner Jamie W. Sterritt Tanis Stewart Dick & Marilyn Strutz Sean Sutherland Colleen Joan Tabata Cec & Jan Tarasoff Dawne Taylor Laurie Ternier Carol J. Todd Elizabeth A. Todd Glenna Tomlins Luci Tremblay Niki & Steve Remesz Hazel Wadlegger Mike & Margot Waithe Ann & Rick Wallin Ronald Watson Diane Mary Webb Shawn Marie Wenger Pat & Dave White John & Sue Whitehead Dave & Maryanne Whiting Eric & Mary Wiebe Lois & David M. Williams Elaine Woods CONTRIBUTORS: $25-$99 Steve Abram Karen Albiston Shirley Allan Amon Family Esther Anderson Mary Aulin Sue Babiy Trudi C. Backman Carolyn & Roger Joseph Bacon Barb & Rick Baker Michael A. Baker Mike & Mary Baker Mike Baldwin Barbara & Magnus Balle Lorraine Balogh Mona Banek Ron Banford Anna Barton Irene Bazell Pierrette Beaton Sharon Beaver Sandra Beblow Ken & Joyce Beck Ruth M. Beday

Nicole Befurt Scott Bellis The Benevity Community Impact Fund Sandy Berglind Dawn & Sheldon Bergstrom Jeremy Berkman Joan Bernard Frances Bewza R.C. Bidnell John & Elizabeth Bishop Merle Bishop Barbara Boechler Glen & Trudie Bonbernard Christine & Bruce Bosdet Gerry & Barbara Bourdon Shauna R. Bourdon Amanda Bowlby Barbara Bowles Carole Boyle Pam Bradley Wesley Darren Bray Kelly Brown Anna Bruno Alan & Mary Buchanan Gerry Buchanan David & Melanie S. Burkholder Sue Burt Candice Burton Sue Buzash Celine Calfa Debbie Cane Brian & Lynda Canfield Frank & Odette Caputo Jim & Sherry Carroll Jean Margaret Cartier Kim Cartwright Andrew Cassar-Torreggiani Cathy Cavaletto Evey R. Chursky Grant & Pat Clark Norm & Lynn Cleveland Susan Rm Clifford Naomi & Ross Cloutier Cathy Colborne Maureen E. Coldicott Michelle Colenbrander Bill & Vicki Collins Sharon Connatty Sharon Cooley Leanne Coombes Paige Doreen Cooper Alisa Coquet MJ Cousins - In Memory of Lanni Shupe Janice Faye Crape Sarah Cuzzetto Cheryl Dale Brenna Daloise - In Honour of Mom and Jacques Santo D’Aquino Catherine Davidson Cynthia B. Davis Wilma de Jong Donna Demarni Jaime Der Preety Desai Lori Dewart Tom & Joy Dinsdale Sharon Carrell & John Dittrich Lillian Dunbar Elizabeth Dye Nicolette Frances Eadie Diane Easton Venessa B. Eden Pat Elfstrom

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Jennifer L. Elliott Jennifer A. Ellis Jim & Susan Eredics Cathy M. Farber Susanna Fawkes Anita Fayers Karen Ferguson Jodi Shelki Jill Field Jane Finlay Robert & Lynda Fisher Diane Florence Bill & Sheena Flynn Mary Follweiter Sandra Joan Fortems Tierra & Bill French Michael Fryatt Aly Fulcher Eileen Funk Mitzi Funk Gillian Gaiser Doris I. Galbraith Lynne Gardner Al & Heather L. Gaunce Becky Carol Geeson Connie Lee Georget Lorelei Gibson Kay & Don Gienow Natasha Gill Rita Goode Anonymous Noel & Bonnie Gopsill Margaret Graham Mary & Maurice Granger Shelley Gummeson Judy & Jim Gunderson Dyan Gunnlaugson Joan Hall Cathy Hall-Patch Drusilla & Ian Hammond Susan Hammond Bob Hancherow Ken & June Edith Hartley Bev Haskins Tanja Hasler Lucy Heglin Fran Helland Joanne Helmer Elizabeth Henderson Karolyn G. Hendra Maddy Henry Maxine Henry Judy Herman Violet Hilton Linda Holan Mavis Hollman Cathy Hoshino Sharon Adele Hrycan Jillien Marie Humphrey Donna Hunko Judy M. Hunter Melisa Hunter Kim Hurren Deanna Hurstfield Mabel Hustler Sharon Huston Leonard Hutt Pat & Scott Huyghebaert Betty Jakel Trent & Melissa Jakubec Donalda Jamrich David Jarvis Carole Jeffries David M. Johnson Marg Johnson Susan Johnson Wanda Johnston Brenda Jones

Robert Jones Mary Jordan Margaret Kalyk Sandie Keetch Patricia Kelley Alex & Margaret Kerr Rod & Dawn Killough Marjorie King Tom & Marion Elizabeth Konopski Don & Karen Krause Sandra Kutscherza Lisa Marie Lake Marge Lane Anne Laroche - In Memory of David Ross Donald Scott Lawrence Clara Leaman Suzanne Legault Catriona Leger Ray LePage Walter Lewis Karen Lishman Av Loerke Pam Lovett Terry Lowe Reg & Barbara Lucas Lori Lucier Monica MacAulay Frances MacColl Janice & Kevin MacDonald Bob & Betty MacGowan Jean MacHardy Ron & Marilyn MacKenzie Beth MacKie Bonnie MacLeod Pat MacQueen Sandra F. Mah David G. Marcotte Sharon Margetts Raegan Markel Sylvia Rose Markowsky Heather Martin & Sham Sunder Judy Martin & Dan Cox Shirley A. Martin Rhonda & John Maskiewich Joan Mason Maria May Ann & Jim McCarthy Win McClure Jim McCreight Grant & Sue McDonald Ona McDonald David & Joanne Leslie McDonnell Lorraine McFadyen Vicki Mary Ann McKee Karen McKenna Glenda McKinnon Bob & Robbie McLaren Kevin & Susanne B. McLarnon Edna & Walter McLellan Joann McLeod Myrna McLeod Doris McNutt Mark McVittie Koos Meijerhof Shirley & Orest Melnychuk Jessica Messerer-Trosin Rod J. Michell Justin Miranda Beth & Jeff Morgan Lynn Morrison Bob & Gerda Morrow Ella Morrow Judy Mouldey

Betty Muench Trudy Nagurski Rick Nakashimada Ellen Nast Lori Nelson Lorraine Nelson Jenny Newbery Sheila G. Noftall Janet Northcott Diana O’Dare Bill & Audry O’Donovan Daniela O’Fee Keith Brian Ogilvie Dave & Shelley O’Grady Kyle & Shelley M. Okano Erica Oliveira Sylvia Olson Joan Omasta Annie Onuluk Zilly Palamar Edna Park Deborah Lee Pearen Trevor Penner Dave & Mary Ann Peressini Lois Diana Peters Marlene Peters Ross & Darlene Phelps Peter & Sharon Philip Robert & Lorraine Pick Chris & Karla Pincott Cindy Piwowar Bonnie Plowe Andre & Roberta Poirier Pauline Pollock Walter B. Poohachoff Frith & Sheila Powell Sandra Pryce Jenny Quince Caitlin Mae Quist Penny Radies Lorraine Rahel Keylea Joan Rainer Carolyn Ramsay Mitchell Rankin Brian & Laverne Rasmussen David & Pam Ratch Jane Reed Norman & Judy Reed Robert & Alison Jane Reid Sandra L. Reidy Julie M. Reimer Cherryl Rice Jay Rilkoff Bill & Beverly Roberts Joan Roberts Jodi Lynne Roberts Pam And Tyler Robertson Tyler & Pam Robertson Lindael Rolstone Lorraine Romanin Chris Rose Erin E. Rugolo Dianne Rusk Audrey Saigeon Kathryn Salt Ivan & Donna Sambolec John Peter Schmidt Beverley Schroeder Eric & Tish Schweizer

Laurel A. Scott - In Memory of Momma Sharon Elaine Sedgman Almina & Ken Self Eileen Sevigny Robert & Shirley Shanks Heather Arline Shannon Rozanne Shannon Donna Sharpe Nancy Shelford Karen Siggers Tanya Lorraine Simpson Tamsyn Sitler Debra L. Sloat Joshua Smit Arlene Smith Doug & Dianne Smith Evelyn Smyth Jeff Sodowsky - In Honour of Evan and James Catherine Somerville Joan Spencer Jennie Stadnichuk Samara Staff Kathryn Joy Steen Rob & Sue E. Steenson Tricia R. Steenson Beverley Steeple Kay Stewart Margaret Stewart-Smith Al & Florence Stonehouse Stella Stumpf Elaine Sukut Andrea E. Sullivan Eleanor Summers Clint & Paula Sword Teck Resources Nadine Terziani Ronald & Susan Thompson Donna M. Thomson Linda Thomson Bob & Julie H. Threinen Peter & Jean Tilt Jessie Toews Joyce & Henry Tomm Martin Tong Ed & Clarice Ungrin Susan Rosemarie Urquhart Bonnie Vanderlaan Anita van Tassel Rhonda Vanvlaanderen Steve & Nancy L. Van Wagoner Gemma Vidal Donna Wanless Hayley Waring Ron & Norma Watts June C. Webb Diane Wells Bonnie White Cathy Wilcox Judy Wilds Debra Williams Sheryl Willis Sue Williston Andrew Wilson Maureen Glynis Wormsbecker Cathy & John Wozlowski Barbara Zimonick

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WCT STAFF JAMES MACDONALD Artistic Director EVAN KLASSEN Managing Director ADMINISTRATION TERRI RUNNALLS Education & Outreach Director JESSICA BUCHANAN Education & Outreach Assistant RON THOMPSON Finance Director OLGA KILINNIK Accounting Officer CHELSEA ISENOR Marketing & Communications Director KIRK SMITH Manager, Marketing, Digital & Special Projects ELIZABETH NYGREN Social Media & Marketing Coordinator SUZAN GOGUEN Growth & Engagement Director STEPHANIE MCLEAN Development Manager JENNY EDWARDS Development & Administrative Assistant LAURA MICHEL Indigenous Community Engagement Coord.

SKYLAR NAKAZAWA Safety & Infection Control Coord.** PRODUCTION CHRISTINE LEROUX Associate Producer BILL CHABASSOL Director of Production DAWN BERGSTROM Producing Advisor JAMES THURMEIER Technical Director LIAM BEFURT Associate Technical Director (Sagebrush) PAUL CUTHBERT Associate Technical Director (Sagebrush)

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BEVERLEY DESANTIS - President CHRYSTIE STEWART - Vice President SHARON FRISSELL - Secretary TIM RODGERS - Treasurer, Past Pres.

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SELENA TOBIN Associate Technical Director (Pavilion) BRITTNEY MARTENS Head of Properties SABRINA STACE Head of Wardrobe JAMES BEFURT Shop Associate ADRIAN HARLAND Theatre Technician DANI FOISY Production Assistant VENUE SERVICES MICHELLE CHABASSOL Manager of Ticketing & Patron Services MORGAN BENEDICT Manager of House & Volunteers JANE HARESTAD Telemarketing & Group Sales Coordinator Box Office Representatives: VIRAAJ BHINDA, LINDA KASSIS, GRACE LABOSSIERE, GRAYSON NORSWORTHY, ELIZABETH NYGREN, ANN WELLER House Staff: LEO BARRAGAN, DENISE CLEVELAND, SOPHIA DIMOPOULOS, NICOLLE DUPONT, AMANDA BREUER, JESSICA BUCHANAN, NATALIE DEWING, ASHLEY HIIBNER, LINDA KASSIS, ELIZABETH NYGREN

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