By The Riverbank Theatre
When Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, she encounters many whimsical characters – good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, and scarecrows that walk. This delightful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale brings all the most recognizable songs and moments from the 1939 film to life onstage including “Over the Rainbow,” “Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead),” “If I Only Had a Brain,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard (Follow the Yellow Brick Road),” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz.”
Mirabella Zeigler stars in the role of Dorthy Gale alongside real life brothers Matthew and John Drinkwater who will appear as the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion respectively. ThumbCoast regular, Jacob Stoliker takes on the trusted Tinman and Samantha VanCamp showcases her cackle as the Wicked Witch of the West. Making their ThumbCoast debuts are Matt Seely with Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz and Kaila Szafranski as the glittery Glinda/Aunt Em.
The cast also features a strong ensemble of adults and seasoned youth performers who play a variety of roles including Munchkins, Ozians, Trees, Jitterbugs, and Winkies. Additionally, cute pup, Beetlejuice, will play the role of Toto!
“ThumbCoast is proud to showcase youth on the mainstage. Most of these young actors have grown up taking our academy classes and now get to put their skills to good use in our biggest family friendly show of the season,” says Director/Choreographer Brittany Everitt Smith. Stephanie Graham Music Directs the production and Abbey Khuns showcases her expert media skills, immersing the audience in a 270 degree projection. The classic characters, costumes, fantastical colors, special effects (including a melting witch), and flying monkeys will surely intrigue the audience at any age!
The Wizard of Oz is produced in special arrangement with Concord Theatricals and runs March 23 – April 28 at The Boardwalk Theatre. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased at thumbcoasttheaters.com or by calling the box office at 810-278-1749.
Brittany Everitt Smith – Artistic Director
612-590-5872
Brittany@thumbcoasttheaters.com
FACT SHEET
The Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Based on the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co.
and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
| WHEN:March 23 – April 28, 2024 WHERE:The Boardwalk Theatre109 3rd Street St. Clair, MI 48079 PRODUCTION TEAM:Director/Choreographer: Brittany Everitt Smith Music Director: Stephanie Graham Light Design: Nick Meier Media Design: Abbey Kuhns Light and Media Tech: Mitchell Sobolewski Light Tech: Troy Voight Sound Tech: Mark Pearson Set: Tom Vertin Costumes: Elizabeth Moses and Kathy Vertin Production Manager: Brittany Everitt Smith CAST: Mirabella Zeigler, Matthew Drinkwater, John Drinkwater, Jacob Stoliker, Matt Seely, Michael Gravame, Kaila Szafranski, Samantha VanCamp, Stephanie Graham, Emma LaPlante, Olivia Wofford, Anson Pavlov, Mason Gaida, Carrie Meusling, Lorelei Meusling, Maddie Giles, Brooklyn Frye, Nora Murray, Angelo Taravella, Jonah Martin, Randie Acton, Henry Reid, Harper Bassett, Tyler Haslem, Reilly Wright, Kyleigh Woolvett, Tala Winn, Kennedy Schultz NEXT UP: The 39 Steps May 4 – June 2Riverbank Theatre | PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 pm Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm Saturday, March 30 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm Saturday, April 6 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 7 at 3:00 pm Saturday, April 13 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm Friday, April 19 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 20 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 pm Friday, April 26 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 pm BOX OFFICE:Book online at www.riverbanktheatre.com Or call (810) 278-1749 TICKETS: $38.00Reserved seating.Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express Interested in seeing the show? Please contact us for Press Tickets! |
