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Weatherford College Fine Arts presents the Alkek Community Musical production of “The Wizard of Oz” July 19-21 and 26-28.  

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online here or at the box office in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.  

This delightful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale brings all the most recognizable songs and moments from the 1939 film to life onstage. When Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz, she encounters many whimsical characters – good witches, bad witches, animals that talk and scarecrows that walk.  

In order to find her way home, Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends – but also braves many dangers, such as the Wicked Witch of the West.  

This show is suitable for all ages and includes special effects and a live dog in the role of Toto. 

This adaptation of The Wizard of Oz features music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, with background music by Herbert Stothart. Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. 

The cast and crew of the show includes: 

• Dorothy Gale – Madelyn Woodring 

• Aunt Em – Debra Gass 

• Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard – Patrick Gass 

• Cowardly Lion/Zeke – Jonah Hardt 

• Tinman/Hickory – Kendrick Booth 

• Scarecrow/Hunk – Gavin Clark 

• Glinda – Emory Beynon 

• Wicked Witch/Miss Gulch – Dawn Hitt 

• Professor Marvel/Wizard – Aiden Endy 

• Dance Corps – Saphira Buchfink, Claire Cash, Aubrey Landers, Tinley Mullins 

• Ensemble – Kolby Ball, Hudsyn Lee Boelyn, Erin Brownlee, Maisie Brownlee, Lincoln Cray, Case Hampton, Liberty Ivy, Zalie Ivy, Kelsey Kilgore, Preston Matthews, Alanna Miller, Maryn Milligan, Dan Powderly, Ana Spencer, Tyler West  

MUNCHKINS 

• Mayor – Ella Buckner 

• Coroner – Avery Woodring 

• Barrister – Quinn Ivy 

• Lullaby League – Graysen Bell, Harper Gonzales, Naomi Woods 

• Lollipop Guild – Charlie Rians, Henry Rians, Michael Rians 

• Munchkins – Gabe Conway, Colby Linker, Graden Linker, Olivia Nieves, Evalyn Nieves, Tambry Sexton 

CREW 

• Director – Hayley Vantine 

• Producers – James and Erin Brownlee 

• Assistant Director – Audrey Randall 

• Music Director – Rick Rainey 

• Stage Manager – Catheryn Campbell 

• Choreographer – Hannah Baker 

• Set and Lights Design – Carrie Byrd 

• Prop Master – Erin Brownlee 

• Costumes – Tylie Sabbatini 

• Master Builder – Rickie Noe