Florida's New Tampa Players Announces the Cast for THE WIZ

New Tampa Players, in collaboration with University Area CDC, announces the cast of its summer production of The Wiz, direction by David J. Valdez, musical direction by G. Frank Meekins, and choreography by Marcus Borders. The cast features Carmi Harris (Dorothy), Tron Montgomery (Scarecrow), Thomas Williams (Tinman), Michael Jo'Mae (Lion), Latoya McCormick (Glinda), Natasha McKeller (Addaperle/Evillene), Janelle Richardson (Addaperle/Evillene), Dwuany Cannon Jr. (Uncle Henry/The Wiz), and Pavonne' Scott (Aunt Em).

The Wiz is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and book by William F. Brown. It is an urbanized retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It places the story in the context of modern African American culture and includes a mix of rock, gospel, and soul. New Tampa Players' production of The Wiz features a live orchestra.

July 28th @ 8:00 PM, July 29th @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, July 30th @ 2:00 PM, August 4th @ 8:00 PM, August 5th @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and August 6th @ 2:00 PM. University Area Community Development Center, 14013 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613. Tickets are $25 (adults), $23 (seniors/students), and $20 (groups of 10 or more) and are available at www.newtampaplayers.org

About New Tampa Players

The New Tampa Players is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to cultivating a growing community of arts awareness and providing educational opportunities for all ages throughout the Tampa Bay community. Through their quality theatrical performances, the New Tampa Players are an integral part of the University Area Community Development Center's efforts to improve the economic, education and social levels of the community, impacting over 3,000 students annually.