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Produced with special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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CAST OF CHAR ACTERS ( i n o r d e r o f a p p e a r a n c e)

Aunt Em ......................................................................................................................................... Kaytlyn VajgrtToto ........................................................................................................................................................... HamiltonDorothy .....................................................................................................................................Kaitlyn SerketichUncle Henry ...........................................................................................................................Daniel WernsmanTornado Dancers..................................................................................Sienna Barillas, Andrew Chapman, Noelle Christensen, Andrea Schulner, Kaytlyn Vajgrt, Megan Wengelewski, Daniel Wernsman, Jessica WizaAddaperle.........................................................................................................................Megan WengelewskiMunchkins ................................................................................................ Madelyn Emer, Jessie Helminiak, Erin Hughes, Kai Liebenstein, Sydney Schlager, Athena SielenScarecrow ....................................................................................................................................Yuliana IniguezCrows ................................................................................ Madelyn Emer, Jessie Helminiak, Erin Hughes, Kai Liebenstein, Sydney Schlager, Athena SielenTinman ........................................................................................................................................... Hannah TezakLion ........................................................................................................................................ Lauren ArmbrusterKalidahs ................................................................................................. Sienna Barillas, Noelle Christensen, Kaytlyn Vajgrt, Megan WengelewskiPoppies ................................................................................................. Sienna Barillas, Noelle Christensen, Kaytlyn Vajgrt, Megan WengelewskiMice Squad .......................................................................................................Erin Hughes, Kai LiebensteinRoyal Gatekeeper ..................................................................................................................Andrea SchulnerEmerald City Citizens ....................................................................... Sienna Barillas, Noelle Christensen, Madelyn Emer, Jessie Helminiak, Erin Hughes, Kai Liebenstein, Sydney Schlager, Andrea Schulner, Athena Sielen, Kaytlyn Vajgrt, Megan Wengelewski, Daniel WernsmanThe Wiz ...................................................................................................................................Andrew ChapmanEvillene ........................................................................................................................................... Kaytlyn VajgrtLord High Underling................................................................................................................. Sienna BarillasWinkies .................................................................... Sienna Barillas, Andrew Chapman, Madelyn Emer, Jessie Helminiak, Erin Hughes, Kai Liebenstein, Sydney Schlager, Andrea Schulner, Athena Sielen, Megan Wengelewski, Daniel WernsmanMessenger ........................................................................................................................... Noelle ChristensenWinged Monkey Leader ......................................................................................................Andrea SchulnerMonkeys ................................................... Andrew Chapman, Noelle Christensen, Daniel WernsmanGlinda ............................................................................................................................................ Sienna Barillas

STAGE CREW

All stage crew members were involved in set construction and design in addition to one or more of the following areas: lights, sound, running crew, costumes, make-up, tickets, usher-ing, and hallway sales.

Felix-Jose AcevedoLarissa AwonohopayBeau BrangerAna CuarentaKateri Doxtator

Clare HuffstetterDavid JoerresAmanda LeeAnnie Ottman

Kyle ParnauDavid PhilbertSam SeegertVanessa Wegher

PIT ORCHESTR A

Piano ......................................................................................................................Indalecio de Jesus ValentinFlute............................................................................................................................................. Ann Marie DornBass Clarinet ..............................................................................................................................Eric ArmbrusterTrumpet ..........................................................................................................Thomas Kennedy, Anne GatesHorn .............................................................................................................................................Daniel BalistreriTuba .................................................................................................................................................Maya WoodfillViolin .........................................................................................................Ashley Johnson, Alyssa MarkosenGuitar .............................................................................................................. James Awonohopay, Phill UntiPercussion ...............................................................................................Heidi Golembiewski, Kyle Ranney

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Theatre Director .......................................................................................................................... Kristen ArteroVocal and Pit Orchestra Director ............................................................................................ Nancy WieckiStage Crew Director .................................................................................................................Jodi BrzezinskiPrograms ................................................................................................................. Kristen Artero, FootlightsProduction Photography ........................................................................................................Jodi BrzezinskiChoreographer ................................................................................................................................ Jessica Wiza

SPEC IAL THANKS

We sincerely thank the following individuals and groups for helping with aspects of this show. We could not do this without all of your help and support!

Steve KundaCynthia SalisburyAnn Marie DornJames AwonohopayTom HuppertzLoriann Brenner

Laura Anderle-SmithDan SteffesPhill UntiMaria AzarianFour Sisters Floral Co.

STM AdministrationKris PostKevin DoanAnne GatesSTM Bakers

To Tom Huppertz and Family: Thank you for the generous donation of the posters! We cannot thank you enough for your support and the kindness you have shown us.

To Steve Kunda: Thank you for your skills in woodworking and construction. We greatly thank you for your help in building some of our set pieces.

To Indalecio de Jesus Valentin: Thank you for the beautiful piano playing and for keeping us all on beat. You are heaven sent! Disney will be lucky to have you one day.

To Jessica Wiza: Thank you for your gift of dance. The choreography is magnificent and we greatly owe you for all the hard work you’ve done. (P.S. You’ll get your brownies one day.)

To all the families who contributed to rehearsal dinners: Thank you for keeping us all well fed! Our stomachs thank you for the delicious food.

To the middle school students in this production: Thank you for all of your hard work, dedi-cation, and for choosing to be a part of this show. You all have been great additions and we wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.

To Four Sisters Floral Co.: Thank you for all of the flowers this year! They are beautiful and we appreciate your generosity!

To all of you in the audience: Thank you for supporting the individuals you lovein this production and for supporting the arts! We hope you enjoy the show!

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SCENE AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONEPrologue – Kansas

“The Feeling We Once Had” ........................................................................................................Aunt Em“Tornado Ballet” ........................................................................................................................... Company

Scene 1 – Munchkin Land“He’s The Wiz” “ ......................................................................................................... Addaperle, Munckins

Scene 2 – Oz Countryside“Soon As I Get Home” .................................................................................................................... Dorothy“I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday” ............................................................Scarecrow, Crows“Ease on Down the Road” .......................................................................................Dorothy, Scarecrow

Scene 3 – Woods“Slide Some Oil to Me” ................................................................................................................... Tinman“Ease on Down the Road” (Reprise) ....................................................Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman

Scene 4 – Jungle“Mean Ole Lion” .......................................................................................................................................Lion“Ease on Down the Road” (Reprise) ...............................................................................................Fab 4

Scene 5 – Kalidah Country“Kalidah Battle” ................................................................................................................... Fab 4, Kalidahs

Scene 6 – Poppy Field“Be a Lion” ............................................................................................................................... Dorothy, Lion“Lion’s Dream” ........................................................................................................................ Poppies, Lion

Scene 7 – Emerald City“Emerald City Ballet” .................................................................................................................. Company

Scene 8 – Throne Room“So You Wanted To Meet The Wizard”....................................................................................... The Wiz“To Be Able To Feel” ........................................................................................................................ Tinman

*** 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION ***

ACT TWOScene 1 – West Witch Castle

“No Bad News’ ...................................................................................................................Evillene, WinkiesScene 2 – Forest

“Funky Monkeys’ .................................................................................................................. Monkeys, Fab 4Scene 3 – Courtyard

“Everybody Rejoice” ............................................................................................................ Winkies, Fab 4Scene 4 – Emerald City GateScene 5 – Throne Room

“Who Do You Think You Are?” ..........................................................................................................Fab 4“Believe In Yourself” ........................................................................................................................ The Wiz

Scene 6 – Fairgrounds“Y’all Got It!” .......................................................................................................................The Wiz, Citizens

Scene 7 – Quadling Country“A Rested Body is a Rested Mind” ................................................................................................ Glinda“Believe in Yourself” (Reprise) ....................................................................................................... Glinda“Home’ ................................................................................................................................................ Dorothy

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Woodesigns of Wisconsin Custom-made fine furniture and cabinetry

www.woodesignswi.com

Also Repairs &

Modifications

Steve KundaCo-owner/Master Woodworkerwoodesignswi@wi.rr.com414-345-7526

Woodesigns of WisconsinCustom-made fine furniture and cabinetry

www.woodesignswi.com

Also Repairs & Modifications

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South Milwaukee Youth Theatre, 2002

From a munchkin to Dorothy in 10

years...

We are VERY proud of you

Kaitlyn!!!

Love, Mom, Dad,

Carly, and Jack

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In Memory of

William A. Keyes

3/16/1928-2/24/2012

Megan, Addaperle’s magic may not always work as it should, but you sure cast a spell over us. Break a leg on another magical performance! Love, Mom & Dad

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