The Wizard Of Oz
19th to 23rd February 1985
Performances took place at St. John’s Church Hall
Director - Joan Pressey
Musical Director - Christine Carter
Assistant M.D. - Ernest Stephenson
Young Dorothy Gale and her faithful dog Toto find themselves in the whimsical Land of Oz after being carried away by a tornado from their Kansas farm. Determined to find a way back home, Dorothy sets off on a quest to seek the powerful Wizard of Oz with the help of three newfound companions: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Each of Dorothy's companions seeks the Wizard's assistance to fulfill their deepest desires. Together, they journey through the enchanting yet perilous land, facing challenges and forming a strong bond along the way. The tale of their adventurous quest to meet the Wizard and ultimately find a way back to Kansas is a timeless classic filled with friendship, courage, and the magic of believing in one's dreams.
Principle Cast
Katy Spratt as Dorothy Gale
Margaret Rowe as Aunt Em
Leonard Perrins as Uncle Henry & Lord Growlie
Rob Pearson as Scarecrow & Farmhand
Malcolm Harrison as Tinman & Farmhand
Lang Rowe as Lion & Farmhand
Barbara Scarfe as Witch of the West
Pauline Hayward as Sorceress of the North
Clare Glasson as Gloria (Prime Minister’s Daughter)
Amanda Goodall as A Lady of Oz
Janet Gibb as First Visiting Witch
Patricia Wharmby as Second Visiting Witch
Jo-Anne Mount as Tibia & A Soldier
Jonathon Spratt as Munchkin Mayor
Juliette Ansell as Munchkin Farmer
Danielle Green as Munchkin Barrister
Jo-Anne Mount as Munchkin Coronor
Fred Spratt as The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble
Denise Ansell
Juliette Ansell
Katherine Alfry
Alison Canipel
Cassie Grayer
Danielle Green
Julie Green
Ann Harwood
Joanne Head
Jo-Anne Mount
Paula Mount
Esther Wiseman
Skeleton Dance Lifters
Lee Ferris
Peter Ansell
Fred Spratt
Martin Taylor
Philip Dickens