The Wizard of Oz

ISABELLA ANDERSON (Tornado, Jitterbug, Emerald City Citizen) Isabella is thrilled to bring her love of music and creativity to the stage in her second Macon Little Theatre production! She is the daughter of Angel and Cody Anderson and big sister to Kylie Anderson. Isabella is a rising seventh grader and enjoys playing the saxophone in her school band. She loves singing for anyone who will listen and is often drawing or exploring her creative side. Isabella is grateful for the support of her family and friends and hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it.

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KYLIE ANDERSON (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Kylie is making her Macon Little Theatre debut! She is a rising 3rd grader and the daughter of Angel and Cody Anderson. Inspired by her big sister, Isabella, Kylie decided to join MLT and experience the magic of the stage for herself. She is very excited for this opportunity. She hopes to be in more shows in the future! 

 

HANNAH ATKINS (City Council Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Hannah is going into 6th grade at Monroe County Middle School. She is the child of Brian and Heidi Atkins, and sister to JB.  At school, she has been a part of the Student Council, Robotics and Science Olympiad teams and is joining the Middle School Cross Country team in the fall.  This is her second production here at MLT. She hopes you enjoy the littlest Munchkins as much as she does!

 

EJ AVANT (Braggart Munchkin and Flying Monkey) EJ is a 4th grader at the Academy for Classical Education. He is the child of Matt and Rebecca Avant, big brother to Michael and little brother to Madison. EJ has been performing in MLT productions since he was 5 years old. The most recent shows you may have seen him in are Once Upon a Mattress, The Lion King and Shrek: The Musical. EJ’s favorite thing about being in The Wizard of Oz is performing with his parents, brother and cousin Riley Gallagher. 

 

MATT AVANT (Uncle Henry) Matt is the Assistant Territory Manager at United Distributors Inc. He is the husband of Rebecca Avant and father to EJ, Michael and Madison. This is Matt’s third show at MLT. He was previously in The Prom and Seussical: The Musical. Matt wants to thank Ms. Sylvia Haynie and Ms. Laura Voss for breaking him out of his shell and giving him his first speaking role! 

 

MICHAEL AVANT (Lollipop Guild Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Michael is a rising 1st grader at the Academy for Classical Education. He is the son of Matt and Rebecca Avant and little brother to EJ and Madison. This is Michael’s second time performing at MLT. He was previously seen in Seussical: The Musical. Michael’s favorite thing about being in The Wizard of Oz is getting to hold a giant lollipop! 

 

REBECCA AVANT (Aunt Em) Rebecca is a sonographer at Piedmont Macon Hospital. She is the wife of Matt Avant and mom to EJ, Michael and Madison. Rebecca has been in a few MLT productions including: Beauty and the Beast, The Prom and Seussical: The Musical. Rebecca has been a real-life aunt for 26 years and it is one of her favorite titles. She is honored to get to portray such an iconic aunt. Rebecca’s favorite part of being in The Wizard of Oz is getting to perform with her husband, sons and niece Riley Gallagher. 

 

AUDREY AYRES (Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Audrey is a rising 6th grader at the Academy for Classical Education.  She is the child of Kerry and Rachel Ayres and sibling to Spencer Grace.  Audrey has been in several productions at Macon Little Theatre including: 101 Dalmatians, The Addams Family, Finding Nemo, Jr., and The Lion King.  She is excited to be in another show with her MLT family.  Audrey’s favorite thing about OZ is how fun it is!  She hopes everybody loves the show!

 

SPENCER GRACE AYRES (Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Spencer Grace is a rising 4th grader at the Academy for Classical Education.  She is the child of Kerry and Rachel Ayres and sibling to Audrey.  Spencer Grace has been in several productions at Macon Little Theatre including:  101 Dalmatians, The Lion King, and Seussical.  She is so happy to be appearing at MLT again.  Spencer Grace’s favorite thing about OZ is the Lullaby League!  She wants to thank you for attending the show!

 

HENRY BRIDGES (Winnie Guard) Henry is a rising 11th grader at Central High School. He is the son of Ben and Sylvia Bridges and brother to Wilson Bridges. Henry is excited to celebrate his tenth show at MLT including Scar in Lion King, Jr. and Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress. His favorite part of Wizard of Oz is the Winkie guard costume. He wants to give a big thank you to all of his friends and family for supporting him!

 

EMMA BROCKUS (Apple Tree) Emma is a social media manager at Music Masters in Warner Robins. Hailing from a small town in Alabama, she was raised with a love for the original The Wizard of Oz movie. This is her third show with Macon Little Theatre, and she remains ecstatic that everyone at MLT is allowing her to pursue her passion in theatre, and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

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HANNAH COLLIER (Emerald City Citizen) Hannah is currently working on writing a book. She previously played a lead role in a Christmas play and was a member of the drama team at her former church. This is her very first show at MLT. She grew up watching The Wizard of Oz as a little girl and is thrilled to be part of this production!

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CARSYN CONN (Ozian, Jitterbug, Tornado) Carsyn is a rising 9th grader at the Academy of Classical Education. This will be her eighth show at MLT which included Mean Girls, Frozen Jr., 101 Dalmatians, and Alice in Wonderland. Being a part of the theatre community that has been built at MLT is such a fundamentally important part of her life, so getting the chance to perform in an iconic musical like this means a lot to her. She hopes that everyone is able to learn something from The Wizard of Oz, just like she has!

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LUCY (Toto) is a 12-year-old mini mixed-breed dog and a beloved member of the Dixon family (Laura, Matt, Melody, and Cadence). She is making her stage debut as Toto and has quickly discovered that theater comes with plenty of treats for being such a good girl. Lucy's favorite part of the show is, without question, getting lots of ear rubs and yummy treats after every successful performance. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoys snack time! 

 

HOPE DUNCAN (Emerald City Citizen) Hope is an English teacher at Central High School. Her favorite journeys usually begin with a good book! She is thrilled to return to MLT for her second production after appearing in The Crucible last season. As a huge fan of classic literature, stepping into the pages of The Wizard of Oz has been especially magical. Hope's favorite thing about Oz is that there's always another path to follow, another lesson to learn, and another story to tell. She hopes to see you over the rainbow and that you enjoy the show! 

 

AUBREY ELMORE (Emerald City Citizen) Aubrey is a rising sophomore at Kennesaw State University, where she is pursuing a major in Theater with a concentration in Musical Theatre and Psychology. This is her first show at Macon Little Theatre. She attended Mount de Sales Academy  where she performed as Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors, Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz and Kelsey in High School Musical.  The Wizard of Oz is such a beautiful story and she is excited to be apart of it once again! She hopes you enjoy the show.

 

JACI FELTY (JItterbug, Emerald City) Jaci is an 11th grader at Mount De Sales Academy.  She is the child of Lisa and Jeff Felty and sibling to Brett, Luke, and Destiny. Jaci has been in multiple shows at school such as Frozen, Wizard of Oz, and Little Mermaid. She is thrilled to be appearing at MLT for the very first time.  Jaci’s favorite thing about OZ is the witches! She hopes everybody loves the show!

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ELINOR FENIMORE (Dorothy) Elinor is a rising senior at Valdosta State University where she is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. She is the daughter of orchestra members Rob and Monica Fenimore and was last seen on the MLT stage as Inga in Young Frankenstein. Her most recent roles include Rosaline in Love’s Labour’s Lost at VSU and Jenny in The Spirit of Christmas at Wild Adventures Theme Park. This is Elinor’s third time in The Wizard of Oz having appeared as an ensemble member last summer at Peach State Summer Theatre and as a Munchkin in MLT’s 2013 production. Getting to don the Ruby Slippers for the first time is an absolute dream, and she wants to thank Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for making it come true! 

 

MAGGIE FRIP (Jitterbug, Ozian, Tornado) Maggie is a rising 8th grader with Acellus Academy. She is the child of Corey Fripp and Amy Hicks, as well as a younger sister to Caleb Fripp. Maggie has been involved with MLT for nearly 5 years and was most recently cast in Once Upon a Mattress and Footloose. Maggie is eternally grateful to be selected for the cast of Oz and is extremely happy with everything she has gotten to do in the show. She would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for helping her further develop and improve her skills on stage!

 

RILEY GALLAGHER (ensemble) Riley is so excited to be back on the MLT stage after a year off for college! She is a sophomore at Columbus State University in the Theatre Education program. Riley is the daughter of Steven and Laurie Gallagher, and sister to Aidan and Will. She has been on the stage and behind the scenes for the past 5 years.  You may have previously seen her in the MLT Summer Camp: Once Upon A Mattress as Queen Aggravain. Her favorite part of the show is being able to do it with her family! She hopes you enjoy this magical show and are truly transported to the Wonderful Land of Oz!

 

SYDNEY HANLEY (Teen Ensemble) Sydney is the 16-year-old daughter of Rebecca and William Hanley. She’s a rising junior at Stratford Academy and has one younger brother named Jacob. Sydney has performed in over 25 productions across four different theatres in the Middle Georgia area, including Stratford’s theatre, Macon Little Theatre, Theatre Macon, and Jones County’s theatre. She’s appeared in 12 Family productions at MLT, but The Wizard of Oz is her first MainStage production. She’s greatly enjoyed going on this new adventure with her closest MLT friends. In her free time, Sydney enjoys reading, writing, poetry, and art. She’d like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, Ms. Cassidy, and Mr. JP for their work on this amazing production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

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SAVANNAH HARGRAVE (Lullaby League Munchkin/Nikko Flying Monkey) Savannah is the 7-year-old daughter of Adam and Brittany Hargrave and sister to Charlotte and Teddy. The Wizard of Oz marks her theater debut! She attends Vineville Academy where she plays violin. Outside of theater, Savannah enjoys ballet, art and playing the piano. Savannah loves her Oz cast and is excited for everyone to see the show's magical moments!

 

SOPHIA HAUSER (Teen Ensemble) Sophia is an upcoming freshman at Northside High School in Warner Robins. She was involved with the theatre department in her middle school for three years, playing as Mike Teevee in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jetsam in The Little Mermaid Jr., Lumière in Beauty and the Beast Jr., and, most recently, as ensemble in Once Upon a Mattress Jr. at Macon Little Theatre. She views this show to be extremely special, as it is her first time performing with actors who are adults, rather than just her peers. She believes every actor, tech crew member, musician, and everyone else behind the scenes is extremely talented and did an amazing job to make this iconic show what it is. She has had an amazing time working on this show, and her favorite part was the friends she made while doing it. She encourages everyone to take something away from the show, just as she tries to do with every piece of art. Most of all, she hopes that everyone enjoys the show! 

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ALARA HAYNES (tornado, jitterbug, emerald city worker)  Alara is a sophomore at Mount De Sales Academy and has appeared in productions such as Hadestown, The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie, The Little Mermaid, Matilda, and many more. This is her second production at Macon Little Theatre and she looks forward to being involved in more. There’s no place like your home stage! She hopes everyone enjoys seeing all the hard work and effort the team and cast has put in!

 

BRAELYN HELMS (Jitterbug dance core, tornado, Ozian) Braelyn is going into her junior year in high school. She is the daughter of Tara and Win Watkins. This is her first time on the MLT stage but she’s not a stranger to the stage. She has been in other shows in Perry including: The Little Mermaid, Anastasia and Parade. She was also a part of the Assemblies of God Fine Arts and received a superior with an invitation to Nationals in her musical theater solo. When Braelyn is not performing on the stage, she enjoys singing with her youth group worship team. Braelyn would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for the opportunity to be on the stage once again.  

 

SKYLAN HORTON (Teen Ensemble/Jitterbug) Skylan is excited to return to the Macon Little Theatre stage for her seventh production. Previous credits include Elf (Santa's Elf), Annie Jr. (July), Alice in Wonderland (Alice), and Guys & Dolls, Frozen Jr. In The Wizard of Oz, she is proud to be part of the Tornado, the Jitterbug dance core, and Emerald City. Skylan is the daughter of Jesse and Hadrian Horton. When she's not on stage, she enjoys reading, singing, writing her own songs, and spending time with family and friends.

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LIZZY HOUSE (Dance Core) Lizzy is so excited to be in this production of the Wizard of Oz! Some of her theatre credits include Pepper (Annie) and a Bird Girl (Seussical) at Perry Players and Dance Core (Footloose), Snowflake Dancer (Frozen), Baby Bear (Shrek), and Mackenzie (High School Musical) here at MLT! She was also seen as co-choreographer for Alice in Wonderland at LRES! Lizzy has always been a fan of the Wizard of Oz since she was a little girl and hopes that you have an amazing experience watching it as much as she does! Enjoy the show!!

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DOUGLAS IVEY (Professor Marvel/The Wizard) Doug is a retired minister who lives in Gray with his wife, Angela. They have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. He is a 46-year veteran of community theatre productions all over Georgia, but this is his first MLT show.  Favorite roles include Daddy Warbucks in Annie; Norman Thayer, Jr. in On Golden Pond; and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.  Many thanks to Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for the chance to repeat his role as Marvel/Wizard after 15 years!

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LILLIAN JAENZ (Teen ensemble) Lillian is a rising 8th grader at Warner Robins Middle School. She is the child of Nestor and Holly Jaenz, and sister to Linda who is also in this production. Lillian has been part of many productions at Macon Little Theatre and Theatre Macon. She is thrilled to be part of the cast of Wizard of Oz. Lillian’s favorite thing about OZ is all the dancing and great friends! She dedicates this performance to Jellie, the Pit-Malamute she co-owns with her brother, Alan.

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LINDA JAENZ (Munchkin ensemble) Linda is a rising 7th grader at Warner Robins Middle School. She is the child of Nestor and Holly Jaenz, and sister to Lillian who is also in this production. Sally has been in several productions at Macon Little and Theatre Macon. She is excited to be a part of MLT’s Wizard of Oz. Linda’s favorite thing about Wizard of Oz is all the amazing music she gets to sing. She dedicates this performance to her dear old dog, Nala.

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SHERWOOD JAMES (Barrister Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Sherwood is a rising 5th grader at Springdale Elementary. He is the son of Christi & Baxter James and little brother to Stebin, Sanford and Baxter. Sherwood has been in several productions at MLT including the summer camp showcases of The Little Mermaid, Guys & Dolls, Frozen Jr. and Once Upon a Mattress, as well as playing a baby giraffe in the family series production of Lion King, Jr. Sherwood loves theater thanks to the kindness and support of Ms. Voss, Ms. Haynie, J.P. and the amazing MLT family. He hopes you will experience this same love of theater and enjoy the show!

 

TONY KEMP (Hickory/Tin Man) Tony continues his theatre involvement through ongoing community theatre roles in the Middle Georgia area, as well as with his work as a committee member with the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards.  He has previously performed in South Carolina and Ohio, and has also served as a judge for regional and state literary events, past GA Thespian Conferences, and theatre conferences in Alabama and Florida.  Other favorite roles include “Buddy” in Elf, “Amos Hart” in Chicago, “Emmett Forrest” in Legally Blonde, “Cogsworth” in Beauty and the Beast, and “Lord Farquaad” in Shrek. He loves his local theatre families and appreciates any chance he gets to play on Central Georgia stages.  Tony thanks Kandy, Sydnie, and Sutton for their ongoing support of his theatre obsession and dedicates his performance to the newest love in his life, Stella, and all of the dreamers who continue the daily search for never-ending, magical adventures…and rainbows.  He hopes to see our audience members return many more times throughout our upcoming 2026-2027 season beginning next month!

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ADAM LAUSCH (Emerald City gatekeeper, Crow) Adam is the dad of Coy and Callyn Lausch and husband of Tara. This is his first appearance in an MLT production. His theatre debut was just last year as Grandpa George in Dublin Community Theater’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory after being begged to audition by his son Coy. Since then, he’s been in Guys and Dolls as Big Jule, Frank in Over the River and Through the Woods, and Harold Ickes in Annie. He also portrayed Drosselmeyer alongside his daughter Callyn in Dublin's The Nutcracker. He especially enjoys being in productions with his kids. Adam is grateful for the opportunity to join such a talented cast, and looks forward to learning, growing, and making new friendships through this production. He hopes you enjoy the show!

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COY LAUSCH (Munchkin coroner, monkey) Coy just finished up his 4th grade year at the Irish Gifted Academy. He is the son of Adam and Tara Lausch. This will be Coy’s fourth production with MLT where he has been in Frozen Jr., The Lion King Jr. and Once Upon a Mattress. Since Coy has been only in junior productions with MLT, one of his favorite things about Oz is that he gets to work with kids and adults. He would like to thank Ms. Voss and Ms. Haynie for giving him the opportunity to do this show and his dad, Adam, for doing the show with him.

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ADAM LEASE (Crow, Emerald City Ensemble) Adam is a rising sophomore at Cornell University, where they are studying Physics and Performing & Media Arts. They are the child of Laura and Joe Lease and younger sibling to Jonathan. Adam most recently performed on the MLT stage as Prince Hans in MLT’s production of Frozen Jr. Adam’s favorite part of Oz is the chaos caused by some certain bugs…. “Be careful of that rascal” and enjoy the show!

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JESSICA LIGHTSEY (Apple Tree, Ozian) Jessica is a special educator at Langston Road Primary School. She is a drama club director for Langston Road Elementary School. She is the director of The Butterfly Project which is an inclusive theater program for students of all abilities. She is excited to be on the MLT stage for a second time; Chicago was her first. Her latest roles were the cook in Annie, and Mrs. Phelps in Matilda. She has been the bearded lady in “Tuck Everlasting”, “Marie Antoinette’s Ghost” in “Addams Family,” a gargoyle in “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and ensemble in “Elf the Musical.”She has 6 beautiful daughters; 2 in this production. Her favorite thing about Oz is that she gets to throw apples at people! She thanks the Oz Production Team and her family for supporting her! 

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TOPANGA LIGHTSEY (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Topanga is a 3rd grader at Langston Road Elementary School. She has been in the theater since she was 3 years old! This is her second appearance on the MLT stage; her first was 101 Dalmatians. She has appeared in Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Addams Family, Annie, Matilda, Tuck Everlasting, Anastasia,A Christmas Carol Kid Edition, Peter Pan Jr., The Little Mermaid, Frozen Jr., and Seussical the Musical. She is part of the Butterfly Project and helped with High School Musical Jr. Topanga’s favorite thing about Oz is that it is so crazy and fun! She hopes you enjoy the show! 

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LUCY LYONS (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Lucy is 11 years old and a rising 7th grader. Lucy has been involved in MLT productions since she was old enough and has loved every second! Some of her recent favorites include Finding Nemo, Seussical the Musical, and Once Upon a Mattress, as well as How To Train Your Dragon, Jr. at Theatre Macon.  When she is not on stage, Lucy enjoys reading, baking, gaming, and hanging out with her pets. Lucy would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, JP, and Cassidy for their support and encouragement, and she hopes everyone enjoys the show!

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LOUISE MCGEE (Ozian/Tornado) Louise is the daughter of Bryan and Carrie Green. She is a rising junior at Crawford County High School. Louise loves the MLT family and enjoys her time at the theater. She appreciates all the support Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss and Cassidy have given her. She was most recently cast in Once Upon a Mattress, Lion King Jr. and Between the Lines Jr. She hopes you love their performance of Wizard of Oz. 

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JACKSON MERIWETHER (Ozian, jitterbug, Winki, and tornado) Jackson is a Mount de Sales Academy rising 9th grader and loves designing lights for their one-act and spring musicals.  Jackson frequently volunteers at Theatre Macon and, hopefully, Macon Little Theatre soon after his first show, The Wizard Of Oz.

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ROSIE MILES (Glinda) Rosie is the (recently hired) theatre director at Monroe County Middle School. She is very happy to have been encouraged to return to the stage by her friends and family. Rosie has been seen mostly behind the scenes as one of the Assistant Directors at Jones County Arts in Gray, GA. Her last time onstage was in Trojan Woman at Piedmont University where she also composed a song for the production. She is so excited to be appearing at MLT for the very first time. Wizard of Oz is a show that is very close to her heart and she’d like to dedicate her performance to the memory of dear friend Lucille Hawkins. She hopes everybody loves the show!

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MORRIS, MICAH (Ensemble) Micah is homeschooled and going into the 11th grade. He is the youngest son of Robert and Jennifer Morris, and brother to Daniel and Laura Morris. This is Micah’s third show at MLT. You may have seen him in “Footloose” as Lyle or Banzai in “Lion King”. His favorite thing about Oz is the ruby slippers. Micah would like to thank his directors and everyone who helped him on his journey to Oz and hopes you will enjoy the show!

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BAILEY MUELLER (Ensemble, Jitterbug) Bailey is a rising 10th grader with Acellus Academy and is the daughter of Ashley DeFore and Justin Mueller. Bailey has been very actively involved with MLT for almost four years and was most recently cast in Once Upon a Mattress, Footloose, and Lion King Jr. Bailey also enjoys being involved behind stage as well, recently working tech for Rocky Horror and Heathers. Bailey is so grateful to be selected for the cast of Oz and is really loving her role as a Jitterbug! She would like to thank Ms. Haynies and Ms. Voss and a special thanks to Cassidy for helping her further develop her skills on stage.

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KENZIE MUENZER (Wicked Witch) Kenzie is so excited to be back on the MLT stage for a show that is very near and dear to her heart. She is incredibly thankful for her partner and friends' support, as well as both Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss, who have given her such an amazing opportunity. You may have seen her in Cabaret, Rent, The Rocky Horry Picture Show, and Shrek. She hopes you enjoy the show, lest someone drops a house on you! 

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OLIVIA OZMENT (ensemble) Olivia is a rising 8th grader. While this is her first MLT show, she is no stranger to the stage, having been in multiple plays since she was 7 years old. She is thankful for the new friends she’s made and the ability to act in this show with her big brother Zac. Thanks to everyone at MLT for giving her a chance. 

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ZAC OZMENT(ensemble) Zac is a rising 12th grader and brother to 3 sisters and a dog. He has been in several MLT family productions, most recently as Ren in Footloose. His favorite part of being an Ozian is their work day. Thanks to his family, Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for all they do to allow theatre to be part of his life! Psalm 19:14

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ALEXIA PASSIAS (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Alexia is a rising 5th grader at The Academy for Classical Education. Her extracurricular activities are tumbling, the Science Olympiad Team at ACE (2 years) and Girls in STEM (1 year). She loves all animals, especially horses. She loves to sing and dance and is taking her first steps into theatre with MLT’s production of The Wizard of Oz, which is one of her favorite movies.

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VICTORIA PATTERSON (Jitterbug, Ozian, Tornado) Victoria is a junior at Mount de Sales Academy and has been involved in theatre since middle school. She recently appeared in Mount de Sales’ production of Hadestown and is excited to continue sharing her love for performing in The Wizard of Oz. Outside of theatre, Victoria works at Chicken Salad Chick and enjoys exploring different forms of creativity through music and the arts. Having traveled and experienced many different places throughout her life, she has gained new perspectives that she brings into her performances and storytelling. Her favorite part of Oz lore is the magic and imagination of a world where anything is possible. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

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Joel Peed (Crow, Ozian) Joel continues his stage performance journey with this production of The Wizard of Oz. While he typically participates in productions by working with the audio, this is his fifth production in front of the audience at MLT. The ability to do this with his children is a true delight. These experiences and the joy derived from them are fleeting. Enjoy them while you can.

 

CAMDEN PEED (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Camden is a rising 7th grader at Monroe County Middle School. This is Camden’s first show at MLT (or anywhere!) after deciding to “see what all the fuss was about” after his dad and sister’s constant obsession with the theater. He has enjoyed this experience and thanks his family for encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone!

 

TAYLOR PEED (Munchkin, Flying Monkey) Taylor is a rising 5th grader at TG Scott Elementary. She participates in every show she can, with her favorite roles being in Once Upon a Mattress and Finding Nemo. Taylor has enjoyed doing Wizard of Oz with her brother and dad, and she can’t wait to be in as many musicals at MLT as possible!

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MADISON PRITCHARD (Ensemble; Ozian) Madison is a 10th grader at Westside High School. She is the daughter of Stacy Pritchard. Madison has been in several shows at MLT, including Anastasia, Jekyll and Hyde, and most recently Shrek. She loves performing and doing tech and is ecstatic to be a part of another musical. Her favorite part of theatre is getting to meet new people and make friends. She is thankful for all of the support she gets and hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

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BAKER RICHARDSON (Mayor of Munchkin City/Flying Monkey) Baker is a rising fifth grader at Springdale Elementary. He is returning for his seventh production at MLT. Baker first knew he wanted to do theatre after seeing a production of The Wizard of Oz when he was just 5 years old! He is also excited to be cast in a production with his dad.

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LANE RICHARDSON (Scarecrow/Hunk the Farmhand) Lane is excited to be cast in his third show at MLT (previously seen as Roger Davis in RENT! and a phantom in The Rocky Horror Show). Lane is honored to share the stage with his son, Baker. He returned to theatre at MLT after 20 years with the encouragement of his children and beautiful wife, Jenny, and has been thrilled to find such a wonderful community of talented and kind people. 

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CASSIDY ROSS (Ozian citizen/Jitterbug) Cassidy is so excited to join the MLT community in her first show since moving to Macon in January. When she’s not flitting and flouncing around Oz’s greenest city or terrorizing a group of unlikely friends in a spooky forest, she can be spotted in her natural habit, the local Waffle House, where she works as a server. Cassidy has also had amazing experiences playing in: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical (Ms. Mayor), Man of La Mancha (Antonia), Disney’s A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas past), Death of a Salesman, Into the Woods, Hello Dolly, and Fiddler on the Roof. Cassidy also enjoys playing the good ole make’em ups at local improv studios. This will be the second time Cassidy has made the trip to Oz, the first being when she was ten years old as a munchkin with both her younger brothers and all three of her cousins. She wants to thank her partner and fellow creative, Justin, for his love and support of her passion. She also wants to thank you for continuing to support live theatre, and especially community theatre, because it truly changes the lives of everyone it touches. Merde, toi toi toi, and break a leg to her fellow cast and crew members! 

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LUCIA SANTAMARINA (Munchkin/Flying Monkey) Lucia is a 6th grade student at the Academy for Classical Education. She is the daughter of Russell and Cathy Santamarina and returns to the MLT stage after performances in Aristocats, Rudolph, Trolls Jr., Annie Jr., 101 Dalmatians, Finding Nemo, Seussical the Musical, and Angels are Us.  Lucia hopes that everyone enjoys the show and remembers to look out for Lions, Tigers, and Bears!

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VIOLET SANTAMARINA (Tornado/Jitterbug/Ozian) Violet is a 8th grade scholar at the Academy for Classical Education.  She is the daughter of Russell and Cathy Santamarina and is excited to return to MLT from past performances in Trolls Jr., Anastasia, Annie Jr., 101 Dalmatians, Finding Nemo, and Angels are Us.  Violet can't wait to take a trip with the audience down the yellow brick road.

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SARVESH SHANKAR (Teen Ensemble/Winkie) is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University, majoring in Cybersecurity and Theatre & Performance Studies. This is his first show here at MLT; his previous credits from other theatres include The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble), Check Please (Guy/Tod), The Addams Family (Clown Ancestor), and 39 Steps. 

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JULIAHNA STUART (Ozian Citizen) Juliahna is an ophthalmic tech at Eye Center of Central Georgia. While The Wizard of Oz is her first mainstage production, she has fond memories of participating in kid camp productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, and Frozen. The Wizard of Oz holds a special place in her heart because her Papa, E, loved to watch it with her. She dedicates her performance to him. You can find her over the rainbow! She wants to thank Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for allowing her to be a part of such a beautiful show.

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DYLAN SUGG Dylan Sugg is 17 years old and attends Howard High School. He is an autistic teen who has found a wonderful way to communicate and connect with others through music, musical theatre, and live performances. Dylan loves music, plays the piano, and takes voice lessons at Greenwood School of Music. This is his second production with Macon Little Theatre. One of Dylan's favorite things about The Wizard of Oz is how the classic story has been reimagined in so many amazing ways while continuing to inspire new generations of audiences. He's excited to be part of this incredible show! 

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BETHANY TAPEE-WARD (Apple Tree) Bethany is a first-year English/drama teacher at Jones County High School. She performed for many years at Jones County Arts, most recently as Elsa in Frozen Jr. She now serves as JCA’s Communications/Assistant Director. This is her first MLT appearance. The Wizard of Oz is especially meaningful to her, as it was her first true musical theater performance at age 12, when she played Dorothy and met her future husband, who played the Wizard. She is excited to take a walk down memory lane and through Oz.

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LOGAN THOMAS (Teen Ensemble; Winkie General) Logan is a rising 11th grader at Crawford County High School. Logan is very excited to perform in his second show at MLT, being previously featured in the Ensemble in Jekyll & Hyde. Some other notable roles he has played are Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice and Ricky Ricks in his region winning One Act Competition, The Edge of Peace. Logan's favorite part about being in this iconic production is performing with old friends and making new friends on the MLT stage. He wants to give a huge thank you to those who are supporting him and this show!

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ADEN TIDWELL (Lollipop Guild Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Aden is a 5th grader at Vineville Academy. He is the son of Constance Tidwell and Alexander Forster. Aden started at MLT in 2025 for the Frozen Jr. and then went on to be in The Lion King Jr. His favorite thing about Oz is the tornado! He is excited and hopes everyone has fun!

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ANSLEY TOLLE (Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Ansley is a rising 4th grader at the Academy for Classical Education, where she caught the drama bug as part of the cast for Rudolph, Jr. Her parents, Brandon and MaryBeth, and brother, Eli, are so excited to watch her in her first MLT performance. 

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BRAELYNN WAITS (Dance Ensemble & Jitterbug) Braelynn is a rising 7th grader at Clifton Ridge Middle School in Jones County. This is her 4th production with MLT. She was in Frozen Jr, Lion King Jr, and Footloose. She is most excited about her role as a Jitterbug in the upcoming production of Wizard of Oz. 

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ALAN WESTON (Lion) Alan is a rising junior majoring Musical Theatre at the University of Montevallo. This is his first production at Macon Little Theatre, and he’d like to thank his parents, Erin and Al Weston, for making this possible. 

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MARAN WOLFE (Jitterbug) Maran is the 17 year-old daughter of Chris and Mary Wolfe. She is a rising senior at Veritas Classical School. She is excited to be performing in this classic show! You may have seen her recently at MLT in Once Upon a Mattress (Wizard), Heathers (Cheerleader), or Footloose (Ensemble). She is incredibly excited to share such a timeless story on the stage with you and she hopes that you enjoy the show!

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CHLOE WUST (Munchkin and Flying Monkey) Chloe is the 9 year-old daughter of Chris and Erin Wust and sister to Freya. Chloe is a rising 4th grader at St. Joseph's Catholic School. This is her 4th production at MLT and she is elated to be on stage again! She hopes you enjoy the show!