The Henderson Rec Players community theater organization has cast 75 local performers to present “The Wizard of Oz” at McGregor Performing Arts Center in July, according to Jo Ellen Nowell, director, and Mark Hopper, musical director.
Leading the cast will be 15-year-old Becky Hunt of Henderson as Dorothy, Andy Dickerson of Henderson as the Scarecrow, Justin Walker of Henderson as the Tin Man, and Dan Cerullo of Stem as the Cowardly Lion.
Accompanying the show will be a 15-piece orchestra conducted by Mark Hopper.
Performances are on July 7, 8 and 15 at 8 p.m. and on July 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
Advance tickets and reserved seating are available through McGregor Hall, which offers box office hours Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Also, tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.mcgregorhall.org. Tickets are priced at $15 each for all ages. For more information about tickets, contact Crystal Allen at the Aycock Recreation Center at 252-431-6091.
The Henderson Rec Players organization was founded in 1972 and is sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Parks and Recreation Department.
Cast – “The Wizard of Oz”
(In Order of Appearance)
Kansas
Dorothy Gale………………………………………………………. Becky Hunt
Toto………………………………………………………………. Harvey Hopper
Auntie Em……………………………………………………… Micheale Collie
Uncle Henry………………………………………………. Jonathan O’Geary
Hunk…………………………………………………………….. Andy Dickerson
Hickory…………………………………………………………….. Justin Walker
Zeke……………………………………………………………………. Dan Cerullo
Miss Gulch…………………………………………………………. Mary Pearce
Professor Marvel………………………………………………….. Bob Clarke
Munchkinland
Glinda, Witch of the North………………………………… Amber Jones
School Teachers…………………………. Jeanie James, Julia Tillotson
Mayor………………………………………………………………….. Noah Bean
Barrister……………………………………………………………….. Will White
City Father……………………………………………………… Wesley Carroll
Coroner………………………………………………………………… Katie Hunt
Munchkins………………………………………. Kendell Allen, Levi Bean,
Merritt Cloninger, Emerson Currin, Saylor Gray,
Grayson Greenway, Cailee Hansen, Lilly Hicks,
Eva Hopper, Lane Jackson, Elizabeth Joyner,
David Pendergrass, Kylie Stainback, Ella Stewardson,
Marie Scott White, Barbara Williams, Cecilia Williams
Wicked West of the West…………………………………… Mary Pearce
Along the Yellow Brick Road
Scarecrow…………………………………………………….. Andy Dickerson
Crows…………………………………………… Allison Hines, Lynn Patiky,
Hollie Powell, Sarah Stallsmith
Trees……………………………………………….. Jada Lewis, Erin Shelton,
Sarah Wheeler, Whitney Wicker
Tin Man……………………………………………………………. Justin Walker
Cowardly Lion……………………………………………………… Dan Cerullo
Poppies……………………………. Merritt Cloninger, Emerson Currin,
Eva Hopper, Elizabeth Joyner, Cecilia Williams
Snowflakes………………………………….. Saylor Gray, Cailee Hansen,
Lilly Hicks, Kylie Stainback, Ella Stewardson,
Marie Scott White, Barbara Williams
Emerald City
Guard……………………………………………………………… Clay Davidson
Manicurists………………………….. Trinity Ayscue, Samantha Hines,
Joyce Short, Natalie Stone
Beauticians…………………………….. Elly Boldizar, Angelica Bridges,
Mimi Johnston, Faith Orr
Straw Stuffers…………………………… Celia Boldizar, Emilee Boone,
Charity Norwood, Barbara Williams
Polishers…………………………………………. Blakely Bates, Ben Hicks,
Coleman Hines, Trace Kirby,
Chandler Stainback, Avery Thomas
Tap Dancers………………………………. Emily Hunt, Kathleen James,
Lexi Simmons, Sarah Young
Townspeople………………………… Gracie Barney, Savanna Carroll,
Kendall Collier, Cameron Eaton,
Rose Hilliard, Skylar McGhee, Paige Meadows
Wizard of Oz………………………………………………………… Bob Clarke
Witch’s Castle
General of the Winkies……………………………………. Camden Jones
Winkies………………….. Blakely Bates, Ben Hicks, Coleman Hines,
Trace Kirby, Chandler Stainback, Avery Thomas
Nikko……………………………………………………………. Jackson Hopper
Flying Monkeys……………………. Christian Bean, Joshua McGhee,
David Pendergrass, Bridger Stewardson
