EASY Theatre                  OZ! 
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Children's Theatre Month:  January 2010
Oz!
A dazzling musical based on the 
L. Frank Baum classic story 
Book by Tim Kelly
Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Directed by Engela Edwards 
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. 
& Sun. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. 
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas

This musical is two acts of fun and fantasy with a great cast.  All adult cast in the primary roles, (with 27 children as Munchkins and Poppies) and including an adorable live Toto dog. 
Rated G. 90 minutes plus intermission. 

$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, Active Military; $5 Children 14 and under
Also VIP Reserved Seating available on line for $12.50

OZ! Cast photo by Engela Edwards
Photo:  Back L to R:    Majestic One, Alicia Gust, Lisa Holcomb, Michele Maher, Jon-Michael Williford, Monica Miller; Middle:  Lisa Picciandra, Cindy Thompson, Jennifer Sitton, Tammy McGary; Front:  Athene Fuex, Toto, Alana Adams.  Not pictured are Susan Keys on sound, Randy Combs on lights, Rachel Edwards the Dog Wrangler.  Photo by Engela Edwards. 


Munchkin Rappers:  Jared Ballejos, Danielle Huber,  McKenzie Miller, Lauren Ballejos, Lee Webb, Maggie Short 


Munchkin Citizens:  Ian Daughety, Cameron Maher, Zoe Picciandra, Lily Ellzey 
Not pictured:  Taylor Long, Paige Long, Grayce Richardson 


Kelsey Hughes, Jayden Hughes, Madeline Gaylor, Elliott Johns 


Munchkins Singers & Dancers: 
Front:  Kelsey Hughes, Taylor Hulsey 
Middle: Lana Collins, Joeseph Balderas, Mackenzie Gust, Zane Phillips, 
Back:  Nicole McGary, Melina Balderas, Mariah Moore, Emily Lowden 

OZ! pics from a rehearsal.

OZ! opened with two sold out houses.  And this coming weekend looks like it will sell out also.  The cast members have other obligations, so there won't be a hold over.  So if you intend to purchase tickets, do so today so you don't miss this fun show.

From program.
Cast in Order of Appearance
Tornado: Alicia Gust
Cyclone: Majestic One
Aunt Em: Tammy McGary
Dorothy: Jennifer Sitton
Toto:  Toto
Munchkin Citizens:  Zoe Picciandra, Taylor Long, Paige Long, Lily Ellzey, Ian Daughety, Grayce Richardson,  Cameron Maher
Munchkin Rappers:  Maggie Short, Danielle Huber, McKenzie Miller, Lauren Ballejos, Jared Ballejos, Lee Webb
Munchkins Singers & Dancers:  Lana Collins, Mackenzie Gust, Kelsey Hughes, Taylor Hulsey, Emily Lowden, Nicole McGary, Mariah Moore, Zane Phillips, Zoe Deckard, Joeseph Balderas, Melina Balderas
Glenda the Good: Michele Maher
Wicked Witch of the West: Lisa Holcomb
Scarecrow: Alana Adams
Crows:  Lisa Picciandra, Jon-Michael Williford, Cindy Thompson, Alica Gust, Majestic One, Tammy McGary
Tin Man: Monica Miller
Cowardly Lion: Athene Fuex
Guard One: Jon-Michael Williford
Guard Two: Cindy Thompson
Oz Citizens:  Lisa Picciandra, Alica Gust, Cindy Thompson, Majestic One, Tammy McGary
Oz: Jon-Michael Williford
Poppy King: Elliott Johns
Poppy Queen: Jayden Hughes
Poppy Princesses: Madeline Gaylor, Kelsey Hughes 
Poppy Chorus: Danielle Huber, Lauren Ballejos, Jared Ballejos
Ruler of the Monkeys: Lisa Picciandra
Monkey Two:  Michele Maher
More Monkeys:  Alica Gust, Majestic One, Tammy McGary

Crew:
Director:  Engela Edwards
Sound:  Susan Keys
Lights: Randy Combs
Dog Wrangler: Rachel Edwards
Prop Master: Cindy Thompson
Backstage:  Danne Absher
Munchkin Rangler: Chris Huber, Kathleen Ballejos
Design and Construction:  Dorothy's House, Emerald City and Castle backdrop:  Richard and Cindy Thompson
Sets:  Richard and Cindy Thompson, Michelle Maher, Lisa Holcomb, Will Holcomb, Jennifer Sitton, Susan Keys, John Ridey, Richie Alea, Rachel Edwards, Chester Eitze, David Moore, Bill & Engela Edwards
Lights:  Engela Edwards, Richie Alea, Lisa Holcomb, Danne Absher, Randy Combs
Rehearsal Assistants: Jon-Michael Williford, Cindy Thompson, Lisa Holcomb, Susan Keys
Costumes: 
  Tornado, Cyclone, Monkey Wings:  Alica Gust
  Dorothy:  Cindy Thompson
  Oz & Guard Tailoring: Janet Williford
  Guards, Oz, Monkey Hats, Crow Wings & Masks:  Engela Edwards
  Crow wings:  Christine Huber
  Munchkin:  Cast and their parents
  Other costumes: The cast.
House Manager:  Mark Ballejos
Ticket Coordinator: Lisa Holcomb
Special Events: Michele Maher 
Programs, Posters, Photos: Engela Edwards 
House Crew:  Will Holcomb, Karen Holland, Richie Alea, Kathleen Ballejos, Kody & Terry Dyer, and more 
Parade Crew:  Richard and Cindy Thompson, Mark & Monica Miller, Alica Gust 
Songs in Order with Choreographers: 
“The Cyclone” Alicia Gust
“Sing Sing Everybody” Engela Edwards
“I Ain’t Got a Brain in My Head” Scarecrow-Alana Adams; Crows-Majestic One
“Follow the Road” Engela Edwards
“That’s Wonderful” Monica Miller with Sitton, Fuex, & Adams
“A Little Bit of Courage” Athene Fuex with Miller, Sitton & Adams
“Lullaby” Engela Edwards
“I Got the Power” Jon-Michael Williford
“There’s a Light in the Distance” 
“The Castle of No Return” Lisa Holcomb
“The Ol’ Soft Paw” Jennifer Sitton & Athene Fuex
“Sing Sing Everybody” reprise Engela Edwards
“I’m Going Home” 
“Follow the Road” reprise Engela Edwards

A cooperative prodject of Bastrop Community Ed., EASY Theatre, and the Bastrop Opera House
Produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Inc., Englewood, Colorado

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