HCTO to Present THE WIZARD OF OZ Young Performers' Edition

Hale Center Theater Orem will present "Wizard of Oz Young Performers' Edition," running March 2-10, 2017.

In this charming musical based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories and the classic Judy Garland film, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the Land of Oz. Here, she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, who everyone says can help her return home and grant her new friends a brain, heart and courage.

HCTO's production will include many scenic automation and technical advances new to the theater. A rotating stage will be used as well as state of the art animated projections that will be projected on a cylindrical screen.

Tickets are $9 each ($2 less for children). To order tickets visit the Hale Center Theater Orem Box Office, call 801-226-8600 or visit haletheater.org. "The Wizard of Oz" will be performed at 4:30 PM every afternoon with a 10:00am matinee on Wed, from March 2 - 10.

Production Team:

Director - Ryan Radebaugh

Music Director/Choreographer- David Smith

Stage Manager: Julie Bonifay

Costume Design - Tami Crandall

Hair/Make-up Design - Laura Bikman

Projection Designer - Cole McClure

Scenic Designers - Cole McClure & Bobby Swenson

Lighting Desinger - Andy Keele

Properties - Linda Hale

Sound Designer - Andy Keele & Cole McClure

The Cast:

Dorothy Gale....................................................................................................... Maggie Scott

Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West................................................................ Katie Newman

Hunk / Scarecrow................................................................................................ Teagan Smith

Hickory / Tin Man................................................................................................. Kevin Bigler

Zeke / Lion....................................................................................................... Monson McKay

Aunt Em / Apple Tree / Ozian............................................................................... Kayla Winkel

Uncle Henry / Apple Tree / Ozian.................................................................. Channing Paxman

Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz........................................................................... Jackson Aden

Glinda the Good Witch of the North........................................................................ Sage Doman

Munchkin Mayor / Flying Monkey........................................................................ Laura Randall

Munchkin Barrister / Flying Monkey.................................................................... Matea Bikman

Munchkin Coroner/ Flying Monkey.................................................................... Suzi Sundstrom

Munchkin / Nikko the Flying Monkey................................................................. Smith Snowden

Munchkin / Flying Monkey...................................................................................... Brian Bigler

Grace Burke

Bo Chester

Summer Newman

Max Radebaugh

Lindy Winward

Emerald City Doorman & Guard / Apple Tree................................................................. Ty Pew

Apple Tree / Ozian / Winkie Guard Leader......................................................... Sibley Snowden

Crow / Ozian / Winkie Guard................................................................................ Kennady Call

Faith Jensen

Summer Luster

Nikki Merrell

Alyssa Tipps

Jitterbug / Ozian............................................................................................... Capri Gallacher

Claire Quigley

Abigail Scott

Kara Scott

Blythe Snowden

Lily Walker

Hale Center Foundation for the Arts and Education is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to provide a high quality, intimate theatrical experience while maintaining affordable ticket prices; furnish an excellent venue for artists to express their talents and gain valuable experience; and invest in people by providing a positive place for children and adults to learn and perform.