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Emma Henderson is very excited to participate in Morrow County Little Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale! She has just graduated from Ontario High School and is attending The College of Wooster in the fall. She is majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and minoring in Theater & Dance. Emma participates in a variety of activities involving music, including choral singing, playing the bassoon, and participating in musical productions! Her most recent shows were Annie Get Your Gun at Ontario High School, performing as Annie Oakley, and Shrek Jr. at the Ashland Theater, performing as Princess Fiona. She plans on continuing theater throughout college and her adult life. Emma would like to thank her supportive friends and family, director Scott Persinger, and all of the new friends she has made in Oz!

Alex is stepping back onto the stage after a 20 year hiatus and is very excited for this opportunity. Alex is a 4th grade teacher at Cardington Lincoln Schools and a local business owner of the Cardington Cafe. Being a huge fan of The Wizard of Oz and a lover of the arts, he couldn’t pass this up! This is Alex’s second time in Oz! His first time being at the Palace as a munchkin in 3rd grade and he is very excited to see the Wizard once again!

Jaime is excited to be playing the part of the Wicked Witch of the West. Wizard of Oz is her favorite movie, so being able to participate in this project is not only fun, but nostalgic. Some of her previous roles include Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Fiona (Shrek the Musical), Olive(The Odd Couple) and several others with Morrow Little Theatre. She was also Matron Mama Morton in Galion Community Theatre's production of Chicago. Not only does she participate in the productions, but she is also a part of the Morrow Little Theatre Board. Jaime is blessed for not only having Morrow Little Theatre as a creative outlet, but has also met some of her nearest and dearest friends there.

Angela is excited to be sharing the stage with her husband, mother, children, nieces and nephew. Over the years, she has enjoyed both performing in and directing several productions with Morrow Little Theatre. Most recently, she appeared as Bridget Sullivan in Lizzie: The Musical. Other favorite roles include Mayzie in Seussical the Musical and Sister Amnesia in Nunsense. When she's not at the theatre, Angela is a science teacher and proud mom to Isaac, Leslie, and Lainey. She is grateful to her family, friends, and the Morrow Little Theatre community for their continued support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Donna Carver is delighted to return to the stage as Aunt Em in Morrow Little Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz. Previous roles include Mrs. Cratchit in the Galion Community Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, as well as appearances in Morrow Little Theatre's Oklahoma! and Death by Dessert. She has also enjoyed participating in MLT's annual Christmas in the Village productions over the years. Away from the stage, Donna is deeply committed to serving her community. She currently serves as Mayor of the Village of Mount Gilead, and is active in numerous civic and historical organizations, where she enjoys preserving local history and helping bring people together through community events. Whether in public service or on stage, Donna treasures opportunities to connect with others through storytelling and shared experiences. Donna would like to thank her family, friends, and fellow cast members for their encouragement and support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Andrew Carver is excited to portray both the Wizard of Oz and Professor Marvel in Morrow Little Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz. His most recent role with Morrow Little Theatre was Dr. von Sochocky in Radium Girls. Previous MLT appearances include Oklahoma! and numerous Christmas in the Village productions over the years. A 2014 graduate of Mount Gilead High School, Andrew has a lifelong passion for the performing arts and history. His interests include theatre, opera, science, mathematics, and the history of each, as well as local history and the evolution of radio, television, film, and the stage. He is grateful to the cast, crew, family, and friends whose support makes community theatre such a rewarding experience, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Aleta's love of theatre began with church holiday plays as a child and high school productions as a teenager. During college, she performed with the Trolley Car Theatre Company in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania. She is now an active member of Morrow Little Theatre, where her favorite roles have included Grace Farrell in Annie, the Fairy Godmother in Shrek, Mrs. Roeder in Radium Girls, and Mrs. Bucket in Willy Wonka. Aleta serves as the Development Director and Theatre Director at Gilead Christian School in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. She is also the owner of Crazy Smiles Photography. An avid reader, Aleta has completed all 105 Newbery Medal-winning books. She lives in Marengo with her husband and their two sons.

Briana McCaffrey, a York, PA native, is delighted to be appearing in her 48th theatrical production, The Wizard of Oz, which has been her favorite movie since she was two! Favorite performance credits include Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Marty in Grease, and Anybody's in West Side Story. In addition to performing, she has extensive experience in directing, music direction, stage management, lighting, sound, and costume design, giving her a well-rounded perspective on every aspect of theatrical production. Briana has performed in Carnegie Hall and toured Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands with the Mansfield University Concert Choir. She has also performed in a cabaret in New York City. Professionally, she is a kindergarten teacher and serves as the theatre director at her school, where she is passionate about inspiring young performers and fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. During the summer, she works at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, combining her love of education with wildlife conservation. In her free time, she enjoys photography, traveling, and finding creative inspiration both on and off the stage.

Grace McCracken is the band & choir director at Cardington-Lincoln High School and is so excited to return to the stage after 7 years away. Her first performance ever was actually the Wizard of Oz with Morrow Little Theatre, as a Munchkin, making this production all the more special. Grace just made her directing debut with Cardington-Lincoln’s production of Shrek, serving as the music director & lights/sound coordinator. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

As a young child, The Wizard of Oz was a favorite musical for Julie, and she excitedly waited each year for it to be telecasted.( this was in the days of only 3 channels and TV antennas). While Julie has performed in Morrow Little Theater's Twelve Angry Jurors and most recently as Karen in Plaza Suite a few months ago, this is her first time in an actual musical. As always, making new friends of all ages, is the highlight for her.

This is Addisons 4th show, Addison loves playing her flute, going thrifting reading, and hanging out with her best friend Allyssa, Addisons favorite musical is footloose. Addison loves anime, and the book series heartstopper! Addison would love to thank a vary of people, heather Faulkner, her band teacher, heather has been in Addisons life for only ten months but made a huge impact on her love for band, uncle Dave and aunt Debbie, aunt Tammy and nick have been some of Addisons biggest supporters and she wants to thank them , Justin and holly are Addisons cousins but minus well be her uncle and aunt, . Her mamaw and papaw have been her best friends since she could open her eyes, she loves them so much and is so glad she gets to see them almost everyday, and most importantly her parents, her parents are her biggest supporters and she loves them so much and knows she will always be their little girl, they’ve watched her grow into a amazing actor and she can never stop thanking them and her awesome older brother braidin and is so glad to have him in her life.

Isaac is thrilled to be back on the Morrow Little Theatre stage this summer! Previous credits include Young Harry in It's a Wonderful Life, Baby Elephant in The Jungle Book KIDS, Billy/Oompa Loompa/Squirrel in Wonka Jr., an elf in Elf the Musical, and Young Shrek in Shrek the Musical. When he's not performing, Isaac enjoys swimming, playing basketball, and getting lost in a good book. He hopes you enjoy the show!

While this might be Elleana's first musical she is no stranger to the stage. She has been dancing with The Academy of Rising Stars since she was 2.5 years old. During that time she has fallen in love with being on stage. In her free time you can catch her making people laugh, making up dance moves, or singing at the top of her lungs to Barbie Girl. She might be the youngest person in the musical but that doesn't show in her determination in learning the steps and music. She loves reminding people how both her and her mom were a munchkin in their first theatrical production. Her favorite thing so far has been making new friends and everything about the musical.

Lainey is delighted to return to the Morrow Little Theatre stage this summer. Her previous performance was in Wonka Jr., where she appeared as an Oompa Loompa and Squirrel. When she's not performing, Lainey stays busy with basketball, swimming, and cheerleading. Thank you for supporting live theatre, and enjoy the show!

Leslie is excited to be back with Morrow Little Theatre this summer! She previously appeared in Wonka Jr. as an Oompa Loompa and Squirrel and is happy to be sharing the stage with her family once again. Outside of theatre, Leslie enjoys basketball, swimming, and cheerleading. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Allyssa has always wanted to be in something involving singing. She has been in multiple musicals. She has always been interested in instruments and plays multiple. She has always loved to perform, in many different activities. She loves cheerleading, listening to music, and riding horses competitively and for fun.

Julia Carver is delighted to be part of Morrow Little Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz. She has participated in numerous MLT Christmas in the Village productions over the years and is happy to once again share the stage with family and friends. A 2014 graduate of Mount Gilead High School, Julia appeared in the school's productions of When Eyes Are Closed and portrayed Margot in The Diary of Anne Frank. During high school, she was also a flutist in the marching band. Today, Julia enjoys expressing her creativity through art and writing, pursuits that continue to inspire her both on and off the stage. Julia would like to thank her family, friends, and the cast and crew for making this production such a wonderful experience. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Lucy has been performing on stage since she was 4 years old! She is studying dance at The Academy of Rising Stars in Cardington, Ohio. She had her first musical performance as Young Fiona in Park Avenue's Shrek Jr the musical, and took to the stage again with their production of Frozen Kids as Young Anna. When not shaking her tail feathers on stage, Lucy enjoys caring for her animals on the farm, creating art and teaching her little sister absolutely everything. Lucy is looking forward to seeing her friends at the start of second grade!

This is Mallory’s first time acting! She loves participating in her dance class, which is what sparked her interest of wanting to be in The Wizard of Oz play! Mallory wants to continue growing in her dance class and also wants to keep an open mind about trying a lot more new things in the future!

Brandon took dance classes at the Academy of the Rising Stars and enjoys learning new moves and having fun with his friends. He is very active and plays flag football, soccer, wrestles, and plays baseball. He loves being part of a team, working hard, and trying his best in every sport. Outside of sports, Brandon enjoys riding his bike, playing at the playground, building with LEGO bricks, and spending time with his friends and family. He likes exploring outdoors, playing catch, collecting cool rocks and treasures, and going on new adventures. He is a fun, energetic 6-year-old who loves staying active, learning new things, and having fun wherever he goes.

Bailee loves to dance and has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She is enrolled at the Academy of the Rising Stars, where she enjoys learning new dance skills and performing. In addition to dancing, she plays softball and loves being part of a team. Bailee is an energetic and fun-loving 8-year-old who enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She likes riding her bike, playing outside, doing arts and crafts, and listening to music. She also enjoys reading books, playing games, and trying new activities. She is always ready for an adventure and loves learning new things while having fun.

Lynnox loves to sing and dance. Although this is her first show, she was fueled by her love for the Wicked movies to be in this production. She has two siblings and two pets.