presents

Directed by Kimberly Stevens The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics of the

MGM MOTION PICTURE SCORE By Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Background Music

By Herbert Stothart

May 13, 2016 - 7:00 pm May 14, 2016 - 7:00 pm May 15, 2016 - 2:00 pm

The Wizard of Oz - Young Performer’s Edition THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ. Copyright © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Property of TAMS WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. 560 LEXINGTON AVENUE New York, N.Y. 10022

MUSICAL NUMBERS Over the Rainbow………………………………………….…..Dorothy Munchkinland Musical Sequence (Part 1)………....Glinda, Dorothy & Munchkins Munchkinland Musical Sequence (Part 2)…………..…...Munchkins Yellow Brick Road……………………………………….... Munchkins If I Only Had a Brain………………………………………..Scarecrow We’re Off to See the Wizard Duet…………...…Dorothy, Scarecrow & Crows If I Only Had a Heart……………………………………...…..Tinman We’re Off to See the Wizard Trio……………….Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tinman If I Only Had the Nerve……………………………………….…..Lion Jitterbug………………………………….... Jitterbugs, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman & Lion Optimistic Voices..………………………………………..… Company The Merry Old Land of Oz……………………………...…….. Ozians If I Were King of the Forest………………………………………..Lion Winkies March…………………………………………………Winkies Over the Rainbow (Reprise)………………...….Dorothy & Aunt Em Winkies March (Reprise)…………………………………….. Winkies

PRODUCTION STAFF Director…………………………...…….... Kimberly Stevens Production Coordinator……………...……….Paula Snead Music Director…………………………....Kimberly Stevens Choreographer…………………….........Kimberly Stevens Stage Manager…………..………………....Summer Snead Sound Director…………………….…………....Dan Stevens Technical Director………………….…………..Dan Stevens Technical Assistant…….....………………….Jack Stevens Light Director…………..….……………..Skipper Marquess Light Assistant……..…………....……Michael McCormack Light Assistant…….……………..…………Haley Anderson Scenery and Props.………………...Jennifer Kafka Smith Costumes……………….….…Bonnie Jarrell, Paula Snead & Kimberly Stevens Program Designer……….….…………..Kimberly Stevens

Special Thanks The Easton Elks Club

Tred Avon Players Dave & Peggy Wilson Marie U’Ren Kate Levey Backstage Parents Concession Hands The Talbot County Arts Council

CAST LIST Dorothy……………………………………………………….Madison Riley

Aunt Em………………………………………………………..Erin Hopkins Uncle Henry…………………………………………………...Aidan Loeser Toto…………………………………………………….………..Bree Stevens Zeke/ Lion…………………………………………….…………..Gracie Lee Hickory/Tinman………………………………..……………..Owen White Hunk/Scarecrow…………………………………………….Sammi Tibbitt Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West………………...…Heleah Soulati Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz/Doorman/Guard……...Phoebe Fisher Glinda……………………………………………………...Emily Thompson Crows……………………………………..……….Erin Hopkins, Halle Lee Trees………………...…..Kacy Waters, Jennifer Greene, Sarah Browning Ozians…………………………....Aidan Loeser, Erin Hopkins, Halle Lee, Sarah Anthony, Julia Alexander, Olivia Hensley, Kacy Waters, Jennifer Greene, Sarah Browning, Emily Royer, Sara Chapple, Bella Grant, Catherine Langston, Emily Thompson Winkies…………………………………......Kacy Waters, Jennifer Greene, Sarah Browning, Halle Lee Flying Monkeys………….…………Olivia Hensley, Catherine Langston, Sarah Anthony, Julia Alexander, Sara Chapple, Emily Royer Jitterbugs………………….…….Emily Royer, Sara Chapple, Bella Grant, Sarah Anthony, Julia Alexander Cat……………………………………….…………………Carly Van Schaik Munchkins:

Thank you for supporting youth musical theatre on the shore!

Mayor……………………………………………………….….Aidan Loeser Coroner…………………………………………...…….Catherine Langston

Chesapeake Children’s Theatre & Performing Arts Center 29512 Canvasback Drive, Suite 6 Easton, MD 21601

Barrister………………………………………………..……..Olivia Hensley

For more information visit www.cctheatre.org

Lollipop Guild……………...Carly Van Schaik, Ethan Royer, Luke Roser

Munchkin Women………………...……...Brynn Lizewski, Misha Hogan Lullaby League…………..…Anya Soulati, Jayden Mitchell, Logan Russ

Phoebe – As the curtain closes on The Wizard of Oz, know that we have LOVED all your antics on stage. But most of all, we have loved watching you SHINE.

CCT is excited to now have 5 MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPES! 8

BROADWAY BABIES (Ages 3 1/2 —5) SHOOTING STARS (Grades K—3) CENTER STAGE (Grades 3—6)

Love, Mom, Dad, Eli, & Nanny

BROADWAY BOUND (Grades 6—9) ENCORE ELITE (Grades K—12) g

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We are so proud of our

JTF All-Stars!

Bella, you are our sunshine! We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication. Whether you chose to follow the yellow brick road or pave your own path, we can't wait to see where life takes you! Love,

Mama, Daddy, Willem, and Miles

Guess what’s coming to CCT next month!

Madison, Look how far you’ve come from your first pair of ruby slippers! We couldn’t be more proud of you and your accomplishments. Your smile and laugh is contagious and brings us such joy. Keep on singing and shooting for the stars! Love, Mom, Dad, Brandon, Nan and Pop, Grammy and PaPa and all of your loving family

Good Luck Luke – We love watching you perform! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Caroline, Lilly and Calvin Break a leg, Luke Roser (our Munchkin). Love you, Mimi and Opa Roser Wishing you and the cast a great performance! Love, Mom-Mom and Mr. Bobby Luke, we are very proud of you. Have fun! Love, Auntie Kaye and Uncle Al

Friday, June 10th at 7:00 pm Saturday, June 11th at 7:00 pm Sunday, June 12th at 2:00 pm

Tickets go on sale NEXT WEEK!

To our beautiful, Sara Noel! We love watching you perform! Your smile and enthusiasm light up the stage! We are so proud of you! We love you! f

Love, Daddy, Mommy, Emma, Kate, Jack, & Daisy

Cast Bios Julia Alexander (Jitterbug/ Ozian/ Flying Monkey) – Julia is a student at Stevensville Middle School. She is an active member of the Choir and Drama Club. Her performances include The Little Mermaid Jr. and Sleigh Ride Around the World. She is beyond thrilled to be a part of CCT’s Wizard of Oz. Sarah Anthony (Jitterbug/ Ozian/ Flying Monkey) – Sarah is 12 years old and in seventh grade at Easton Middle School. She has been in several Easton Middle School plays, Beauty and the Beast, The Music Man, Willy Wonka, Annie and Peter Pan. Also, Sarah was in Beauty and the Beast Junior and sang a solo in the Disney Cabaret with Chesapeake Children’s Theatre. Sarah appeared in the production, The Christmas Story at the Avalon Theatre. Her most recent role was a “Native” in the Easton Middle School play, Peter Pan. When not performing, Sarah enjoys reading, swimming, singing and writing her own plays.

Have fun this summer at CCT!

Sarah Browning (Tree /Ozian/ Winkie) – Sarah is 14 years old. She is in 8th grade at Lockerman Middle School. This is her first production with CCT. Sarah enjoys singing in the Chorus at school and playing her guitar. Sara Chapple (Jitterbug/ Ozian/ Flying Monkey) - This is Sara's seventh Chesapeake Children's Theater production, as she was also in Jungle Book, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She recently performed at CCT's "A Toast to Musical Theater" at Triple Creek Winery. Sara is a part of the Harrison Street Choir at Christ Church in Easton and is also a part of the youth band, Forever Redeemed. Sara also takes voice and piano lessons from CCT's Laura Spies. Sara is a 6th grader at Easton Middle School. Sara can be found singing most days but also enjoys playing softball, field hockey, and swimming. Sara would like to give a shout out to her family, friends, teachers, Miss Kimberly, Miss Paula, and cast members of Wizard of Oz! Phoebe Fisher (Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz/Doorman/Guard) – Phoebe is a freshman at Easton High School. In her free time she enjoys crew and theater. She has thoroughly enjoyed playing the Wizard, Professor Marvel, the Doorman and the Guard.

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Cast Bios (cont.) Bree Stevens (Toto) - Bree LOVES to sing, dance and act! She has been performing on stage since the age of 5 when she played the role of “The Littlest Reindeer” at CCT. Since then, she has performed in many CCT productions. Most recently she was Eeyore in “Winnie the Pooh” and Penny in “101 Dalmatians”. In addition to musical theatre, Bree enjoys playing the piano, swimming and riding her bike. Bree is very excited to play the role of Toto in The Wizard of Oz production and will be happy to give paw print autographs after the show! Emily Thompson (Glinda) – Emily is 14 years old. She was a competitive gymnast and was a dancer for a while. She has also loved to sing and play the piano. She has participated in other plays, but this is her first musical with CCT. Sammi Tibbitt (Hunk/Scarecrow) - This is Sammi's 16th show with CCT. Her last performance was as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her next performance will be as Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical. She is an 8th grader at Easton Middle School and is really bad at doing bios. CCT is her life.

Bella Grant (Jitterbug/ Ozian) - This is Bella's last performance with Chesapeake Children's Theatre. She enjoyed performing in My Son Pinocchio (Pinocchio), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Priscilla Girl). She had a lot of fun rehearsing The Lion King and performed that at The Junior Theatre Festival with her fellow cast members. She has also participated in The Avalon's Miracle on 34th Street (Susan Walker) and A Christmas Story (Helen Weathers). In addition to theatre, she enjoys reading, coxing with Freedom Rowers, and writing. Jennifer Greene (Tree / Ozian/ Winkie) – This is Jennifer’s second appearance with CCT. She is a homeschooler and greatly enjoys acting. Olivia Hensley (Flying Monkey/Ozian/ Munchkin Barrister) Olivia is a vibrant and talented young lady who has performed in over 7 theater performances. Her most recent roles included "Rabbit" In Winne the Pooh and "Horace" in 101 Dalmatians. Olivia enjoys music, plays basketball and soccer and is a big professional sports fan in general. Olivia is in the 6th grade at Saints Peter and Paul School.

Carly VanSchaik (Munchkin: Lollipop Guild/ Cat) – Carly has performed in her first show “When I Grow Up” this past March. She absolutely loves performing. She is also a member of her school chorus. She is a 3rd grader at Preston Elementary School. She also enjoys ballet, soccer, swimming, and softball.

Misha Hogan (Munchkin Woman) – no bio submitted.

Kacy Waters (Tree/ Ozian/ Winkie) - Kacy has appeared in various productions at her school, CCT, and the Avalon, as well as several dance recitals through the Mid-Shore Dance Studio. Her favorite role was Baloo in “Jungle Book”. This is Kacy’s fifth appearance with CCT. Other productions include “My Son Pinocchio”, “Annie”, “Willie Wonka Kids”, “Dear Santa” and “Santa Diaries”. She is a 7th grader at Sts. Peter and Paul.

Catherine Langston (Flying Monkey/Ozian/ Munchkin Coroner) Catherine is 11 years old and is in the 6th grade. She has participated in two Cabaret performances and three CCT Productions. She was Fauna, in Sleeping Beauty, Cruella DeVil, in 101 Dalmations and the Wizard of Oz. Beyond her love of the theater, Catherine plays lacrosse, enjoys cooking, archery, sailing and training Max, our yellow lab, to become a guide dog for the blind.

Owen White (Hickory/Tinman) – Owen has participated in many CCT productions from Guys and Dolls to The Wizard of Oz. As a 13 year old actor, he is very happy with his acting and his dancing, and he hopes to be a performer in London. As well as acting, Owen rows on a crew team and hosts his own chess club.

Gracie Lee (Zeke/Cowardly Lion) – Gracie is a 7th grader at Lockerman Middle School. She acts as the school’s mascot and she is also on the Principal’s List. This is Gracie’s third appearance with CCT. She also enjoys playing softball and volleyball.

Erin Hopkins (Aunt Em/Crow/Ozian) – Erin is an 8th grader at Sts. Peter and Paul, and has appeared in their productions of “101 Dalmatians”, “Peter Pan”, and “Mulan”. This is Erin’s 7th show with CCT. Erin also enjoys writing and is in the midst of writing a novel.

Cast Bios (cont.) Halle Lee (Crow/ Ozian/ Winkie) – Halle is an 8th grader at SSPP. She enjoys the theatre and has been in a number of Chesapeake Children’s Theatre productions including Annie, Alice in Wonderland and most recently, Beauty and the Beast. She also enjoys writing and hopes to be an award winning published writer. Wizard of Oz is one of her favorite movies and she is excited to be part of the cast! Brynn Lizewski (Munchkin Woman) – Brynn has appeared in several plays at CCT. Her most recent role was “Roo” in Winnie the Pooh. She is happiest when on stage! Brynn is a 3rd grader at St. Michaels Elementary School and also enjoys field hockey and lacrosse. Aidan Loeser (Uncle Henry/Munchkin Mayor/Ozian) - Aidan has enjoyed being on stage with CCT, participating in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sleeping Beauty, Sound of Music, Aladdin and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Aidan is a 6th grader at The Country School, where he was also played Michael Banks in their production of Mary Poppins. Aidan performed as part of the cast of the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta this past January and was selected as an All-Star. Aidan loves performing with his CCT family! Jayden Mitchell (Munchkin: Lullaby League) – Jayden is a 2nd grader at Chapel District Elementary School. She enjoys soccer and hanging out with family. This is Jayden’s first Chesapeake Children’s Theatre Production.

Madison Riley (Dorothy) - Madison is a 7th grader at Stevensville MS who has always enjoyed singing and performing with her school chorus and in talent shows. Madison discovered her love of theatrical performance at a Kent Island summer camp as part of the cast of The Little Mermaid Jr. As soon as the curtain closed, she was anxious to find other opportunities to perform! This is Madison’s first production with CCT. She has also been cast as “Teen Fiona” in the upcoming CCT production of Shrek the Musical Jr. in June. Luke Roser (Munchkin: Lollipop Guild) - Luke Roser is new to

theatre. The Christmas Story in December of last year was his first ‘official’ try at acting and singing on stage. He is known by his family to be the entertainer at home and wanted to give it a try in the ‘big lights’ among other local talented adults and children, from his hometown. Since then, he has enjoyed working with Chesapeake Children’s Theatre as he played the roles of Christopher Robin in their Winnie the Pooh play and now a Munchkin in the Wizard of Oz. Emily Royer (Jitterbug/ Ozian/ Flying Monkey) - This is Emily's 12th performance with CCT. She has also participated in several shows through Crashbox Theatre and the Avalon Foundation. Recent roles include "Slightly" in Peter Pan, and "Esther Jane" in A Christmas Story. Emily is a 6th grade student at Easton Middle School. She enjoys singing, dancing, playing soccer, and participating in Girl Scout and church activities. Ethan Royer (Munchkin: Lollipop Guild) - This is Ethan's 6th performance with CCT. His most recent role was a "Desperado" in the Avalon's production of A Christmas Story. Ethan is a 2nd grade student at Easton Elementary School who enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. He is VERY excited to be a playing the role of a "Munchkin" in his teacher's favorite show of all time - thank you for coming, Mrs. Orr! :) Logan Russ (Munchkin: Lullaby League) – Logan is a 2nd grader at Chapel District Elementary School. She loves dance, music and enjoys playing softball. This is her first appearance with CCT. Anya Soulati (Munchkin: Lullaby League) – Anya has appeared in various productions at CCT including Flakes, Swamped, 101 Dalmatians and Winnie the Pooh. She has also participated in many voice recitals. She is a third grader at The Country School. Heleah Soulati (Miss Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West) – Heleah has been part of many productions including Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She has also performed in Peter Pan and Mary Poppins at the Country School where she is a seventh grader. She has participated in many voice recitals and had an opportunity to attend the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta performing The Lion King.