Brownwood High School students ranging from 9th to 12th grade are rehearsing now for the Brownwood High School musical production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by L. Frank Baum. The show follows Baum’s classic story made popular by the 1939 MGM movie and even provides the opportunity for some local elementary students to get some time on stage.
“I wanted a show that could involve some of our elementary students to get them excited about participating in it [theater] in the future. Munchkins were the perfect characters for this,” said Patricia Garrett, director and choir teacher at Brownwood High School. “Looking at the students we had, I felt that ‘The Wizard of Oz’ would help exhibit their talents the best.”
Garrett is working with Keeley Gowin, Assistant Director/Choreographer, and Donnetta Shelton, Artistic Director, to bring the show to life and continues to be impressed with the progress of the cast.
“What stands out about this cast is the musical and character growth that they have had within a short period of time.” Garrett said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The students bring such life and fun to the characters they are portraying.”
‘The Wizard of Oz’ is scheduled to open on Thursday, January 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy McIntosh Fine Arts Center auditorium with additional performances on Saturday, January 21st at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 at the door.
See photo gallery below with preview photos along with a full cast list. Photos by Ray Tipton.
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Cast List:
*Dorothy Gale–Emily Dick
*Aunt Em–Haley Lawson
*Uncle Henry–Garrett Woods
* Zeke/Lion–Zak Webb
* Hickory/Tinman–Kolton Robertson
* Hunk/Scarecrow–Trey Fawcett
*Miss Almira Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West–Meredith Underwood
*Professor Chester Marvel/Wizard of Oz–Scott Lewis
*Glinda, the Witch of the North–Colbie Crow
* Crows–Nathan Ross, Chandler Simental, Garrett Woods
*Trees–Symone Miller, Simone Daniel, Kathryn Walker
*Emerald City Guard–Garrett Woods
*Mayor of Munchkinland—Patricia Garrett
*Munchkin Coroner–Kalin Young
*Munchkin Barrister–Lindsey McKinney
*Munchkin Schoolteachers–Jessica Bailey and Leanna Johnson
*Munchkins–Sierra Mendez, Amelia Collins, Jaci Richards, Sierra Pearcy
*Child Munchkins–Jaelyn Lewis, Kaedon Robertson, Kennedy Beaumont, Brad Robinson, Jack Robinson, Kali Alvizo, Brooke Minchey, Lilly Brasher, Audrey Fitzgerald, Annabeth Hood, Aidan Chapleau, Emileigh Jones, Ava Brownlee
*Ozians–Shannon Matthews, Liz Chancellor, Madison McKillip, Shelby McKillip, Simone Daniel, Kathryn Walker, Kalin Young, Sierra Pearcy, Sierra Mendez, Cacy Clements,Leanna Johnson, Jessica Bailey, Amelia Collins
*Winkies (Witch’s soldiers)–Chris Ratliff, Chandler Simental, Nathan Ross, Kathryn Walker, Symone Miller, Simone Daniel
*Winkie General (commander of Flying Monkeys)–Cacy Clements
*Flying Monkeys–Sam Humeniuk, Cameron Seale, Garrett Wells (Nikko)
