By NATE KING
Salina Post
The story you know, the music you love — Theatre Salina hopes you find yourself feeling like you're not in Kansas anymore as it presents, "The Wizard of Oz" Nov. 17-30, Dec. 1-2, Dec.15-17.
Join me on this episode of King in the Community where we get a behind-the-curtain look at the show from Musical Director and Theatre Salina Executive Director Michael Spicer.
Spicer said tickets are going fast. For ticket and showtime information check out Theatre Salina's website here or call the box office at (785) 827-3033.
About the "Wizard of Oz"
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold.
To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.
The Cast of Theatre Salina's "The Wizard of Oz"
Dorothy – Grace Corman**
Gultch/Wicked Witch – Vickee Spicer
Glinda – Jill French
Aunt Em – Callie Hobkirk
Uncle Henry/Oz Guard – Zach Swanson
Prof. Marvel/Wizard – Bob Jones
Hunk/Scarecrow – Andrew Graber
Hickory/Tin Man – Aidan Heusman
Zeke/Lion – Cathie Norris
Nikko/Commander of Monkeys – Erin Jeffreys
Winkie General – Tommy Flores
Munchkin Land
Lullaby League – Cali Smith**
Lullaby League – Maggie Brown-Mereles**
Lullaby League – Gabby Garber**
Lollipop Guild – Mason Leonard**
Lollipop Guild – Harlow Hendrick
Lollipop Guild – Ollie Jeffreys**
Mayor – Lily Leonard
Coroner – Sloane Ryan*
Barrister – Paige Shaft
City Father 1 – Amelia Lund*
City Father 2 – Harper Riekhof*
Fiddler – Molly Zuccarelli*
Ensemble
Addilyn Jagodzinske
Alicia DeHaan**
Callie Hobkirk
Camille Graber
Elias Torres
Elin Shaft
Ellie Riekhof*
Guthrie Burch**
Katie Morgan
Keira Hoffman
Kinsleigh Showman
Larkin French
Mara Mondt
Mari Brown-Mereles
Ollie Jeffreys
Oscar Sheforgen*
Tara Dulohery
Tasha Deiser
Tommy Flores
William Howe
*Theatre Salina Debut
Narrative provided by Stage Agent