(Production)

Averi is a part of the production crew. This is her first time participating in an AHS production. She can’t wait to see everyone’s hard work come to life after a long journey on the yellow brick road. She hopes that everyone enjoys watching and is transported directly to Oz!

Thank you so much to my mom, dad, sister, and everyone who made this show possible!

(Prompter)

Meridian Anthony is a techie here at AHS. This is her fourth production in the Atholton Theater Department!! She is very sad that this is her last production, as she will be graduating in 2026. Meridian cherishes the friends that she has made throughout her theater journey, and will miss this department dearly.

Thank you to Ms. Adler, and ALL of the adults that made this musical possible. Thank you also to Rosie, Katelyn, John, Adam, Aleena, Shreya, Laylana, and Phoenix, as well as cast, crew, and pit members for making this theater department so fun!!

(Bassist)

Erica is a freshman, and it is her first time performing for the AHS theatre department. It’s been a long yellow brick road to travel before the performance, but it is well-worth it to be a part of an amazing show. Enjoy a twister ride to Oz!

Thanks to all of my friends in the cast, crew, and pit for making rehearsals more fun!

(Flute/Piccolo)
Laila Barnes is an 11th grade student and is making her debut for AHS’ The Wizard of Oz. She is grateful to be in a production full of brains, heart, and courage, and hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it. There truly is no place like home like the AHS theater.

Thank you to Ms. Swartz, my mom, Josiah, Rosemary and the Wizard of Oz cast and crew!

(Munchkin) (Ozian) (Winkie)

Evie Bis is in 9th grade. This is her first show at Atholton. She loves spending time with friends and imagining herself over the rainbow. She is really excited for everyone to see the Wizard of Oz.

I’d like to shout out my family for being super supportive and all the cast and crew of Wizard of Oz for making this possible.

(The Cowardly Lion)

Sebastian Bonilla will have you ROARING with laughter and cannot wait for all the ap-PAWS! He has had so much fun working with all the amazing people in the AHS theater department and is proud to present what may be his best performance yet.

Special thanks to everybody in the cast and crew, getting to know you is the best part of theater. Shoutout Phoenix and John, two great friends, I’ll miss you so much. Thank you to my parents and siblings who always support me and to Ms. Adler, Barret and Lucy for believing in my talent.

(Production Head) (Munchkin Coroner) (Singing Crow)

Zach is a sophomore and he wishes to bring you good news in the form of the Wizard of Oz! This is his second show as production head, and second show he’s featured in! He hopes you enjoy!

Shoutout to Aleena, Carson, Sofie, Mickey, Noelle, Isaiah and Kevin!

(Feature Vocal Ensemble)(Costumes)

Harper is a Sophomore and this is her third show at Atholton and second show in crew! She has really enjoyed this production and especially enjoyed creating costumes and participating in vocal rehearsal.

(Ozian) (Winkie General) (Ghost) 

This is Desmond’s second musical and third school production! If you are an avid Atholton Theatre patron, you may have seen Desmond as Professor Plum in CLUE: On Stage earlier this year. However, this musical takes quite a different road. One of Yellow Brick, you might say. May the cyclone spin all of you away to Oz tonight!… or is that a positive? Hmm…

I would like to thank my family for supporting my endeavors in theatre, to the cast, crew, and the pit for giving it their all. Finally, thanks to my sibling for being there.

(Munchkin) (Flying Monkey) 

Trey is a 10th grader at Atholton and excited for his fourth production here. He can’t wait to show his favourite Munchkinland blue and prepare for his Flying Monkeys to officially take flight. He’s had a whirlwind of fun helping bring the County of the Land of Oz to life. Enjoy the show!

Thank you to my mom, dad, sister, brother, Sundai, Ms. Adler, the whole cast, crew, pit, all my friends from Cornwall, my cousin Violet Smith-Rawson and family, Violet Helm, and Ellie.

(Featured Vocal Ensemble) (Dancing Crow) (Poppy) (Jitterbug) (Ozion) 

Lucia is a sophomore and is thrilled to be making her AHS stage debut in The Wizard of Oz! She is an active member of Chamber Choir and loves expressing herself through both singing and dancing. Outside of school, Lucia performs with Young Artists of America, where she has been part of numerous productions. She has loved following the yellow brick road with this cast and bringing heart, courage, and sparkle to the Land of Oz. Lucia hopes you enjoy the magic over the rainbow as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it!

Thank you to my mom, dad, and all of my wonderful friends!

(Ozian) (FVE)(Poppy)(Vine)

Mars is a senior at Atholton and she has been doing the musical for all 4 years! Outside of theater she loves Colorguard, choir, field hockey, and a nice bouquet of poppies. She can’t wait to see where the Yellow Brick Road will lead her next!

Thank you to my family, Ms. Adler, Ms. Swartz, Barrett, Lucy, Carissa, Kai and the entire Cast+Crew!

(Costume/Makeup Crew)

Antonia is a junior at AHS and has been in 5 productions. She has had so much fun making costumes and being with her friends. She is so excited for you to come out and see The Wizard of Oz!

Thank you to the cast and crew

(Carpentry Crew) (Pit) 

Michael Clark is a senior at AHS and has been involved in every production from Our Town up until Wizard of Oz. The last four years have been a cyclone that took him all around the school but he always found time for the merry ‘ole drama department. Oz is Michael’s last production at AHS, and it’s been quite a time, and he can only hope he gets to keep working in drama over the rainbow and in college.

Thank you to Ms. Adler.

(Head Of Costumes)

This is Kai’s 6th and final show at Atholton, it is her 5th show with Ms. Adler, and 4th and final show as the official head of costumes. Kai has been honored to work for this department for so long, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Thank you to my mom for supporting me through all of my ups and downs, and thank you Ms. Adler for putting on our show

(Amira Gulch) (Wicked Witch of the West)

In the Merry ol’ Land of Oz, the most wicked of them all is Penelope Cortes. They’re a senior at Atholton High School, and this is their sixth and possibly final show. With their dubious and mischievous spells and crafts, Penelope excels in the arts and photography, as well as cooking up a fire-ball essay. Whether in Oz or AHS, Penelope has always enjoyed performance and intends to follow the Yellow Brick Road to a future where the arts are respected and enjoyed by everyone. They hope to see you in the audience, although do be careful, the Wicked Witch’s minions are always lurking.

Thank you to my family, the cast, crew, my friends, and you for seeing the show!

(Paint Crew) (Props Crew)

Akash is a sophomore on his 3rd production at Atholton. He’s spent so much time and effort working on the props and sets of the show. He also hopes you’ll have the heart, mind, and courage to enjoy the production!

Huge thanks to the wicked department head of props crew: Dunc, along with my family, friends, fellow techies, the cast, and of course Ms. Adler

(Pitt – French Horn)

Emily is in her first musical production EVER. She is so ready for showtime!

(Pit – Trumpet)

Sean is a Junior in his first ahs drama production, playing trumpet.

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(Toto)

Encore is excited to follow the yellow brick road as Toto in The Wizard of Oz! She previously appeared on stage as Stray Mutt in Annie, participated in a national photoshoot, and will be co-starring in an upcoming episode of NBC’s The Hunting Party . A proud shelter rescue who’s just getting started, Encore is proof that there’s no place like a second chance. Follow her journey on Instagram  @pawstoapplause. 🐾✨

(Pit)

Amana Farooqi is a sophomore at AHS and is excited to be playing cello in the pit for this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz, marking her second year performing in the pit.

Thank you to my family for their support. A special thank you to my sister, Aleena (Dorothy), for reminding me that there’s no place like home. Thank you to Ms. Swartz for making my second year in pit such a great experience, and to Ms. Adler and the entire cast and crew for bringing Oz to life.

(Costume Crew)

Eva is a junior at AHS and this is her first year in crew but her second show overall!  She was part of the pit orchestra 2 years ago for Once Upon a Mattress. You can also find her somewhere over the rainbow with the chamber orchestra and marching band. When she’s not following the yellow brick road, she loves listening to music, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends and family. 

Shoutout to my family, the Wizard of Oz Crew, Pit, and Cast , and all the past events in my life that lead me here.

(Pit)

Canaan is a Junior here at AHS who has been enrolled in the Atholton Band Program for three years. She has over 10 years of percussion experience and is excited to be performing her first musical!

Thank you to Ms. Swartz for asking me to join. I’ve been having a great time here and I’m glad I joined. 

(Assistant Stage Manager) (Pit)

Rosie has been in pit for all four musicals and she has been with the stage management crew for 3 shows. She has had a great time and can’t wait for everyone to dance like a jitterbug. 

Thank you to Molly for being a great carpool buddy. Thank you to Meridian and Shreya for always being there. Also thank you to my entire percussionist crew in the pit.

(Munchkin) (Ozian) (Featured Vocal Ensemble)

Naomi is in 11th grade, and has been in three AHS shows. Her peers in Wizard of Oz all have decent brains, good hearts, and plenty of courage! She knows that if she feels left out, she can follow the yellow brick road back to her theatre friends — or make new ones! She hopes watching The Wizard of Oz will make your troubles melt like lemon drops!

Thank you to Ms. Adler for being flexible, Mrs. Barrett for being awesome, and my fellow FVE members for being sweet!

(Munchkin)(Jitterbug Dance Ensemble)(Dancing Vine)

Katie is a sophomore, and The Wizard of Oz is her first show on the AHS stage. She enjoys drawing, singing, and laughing to day away with the rest of the cast and crew. She has had an absolutely magical time as part of the cast. There’s truly no place like the AHS theatre department.

Thank you to my dad, for always being my biggest fan

(Emerald City Guard) (Trees) (Featured Vocal Ensemble) (Poppies) (Jitterbug Dance Ensemble) (Winkies Ensemble)

Phoenix is a senior and excited to be performing in their 5th (and final) show at AHS! They are so glad to have been part of this cast and will truly miss it after they graduate, as there is no place like home. They are so proud of the hard work them and the entire cast and crew have put into this show, and they hope you enjoy the journey down the Yellow Brick Road!

Thank you to my mom, dad, and the cast and crew (especially Adam, John, + Kai) of Wizard of Oz!

(Munchkin City Father) (Ghost) (Flying Monkey)

John, a 10th grader, has been in two shows at AHS so far: Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, as Pollux, and as a police officer in CLUE. A massive fan of Oz, he is glad that he’s at least able to pretend to live there. However, he still wants a tornado to blow his house away.

I would like to thank my dad for encouraging me to do this musical.

(Aunt Em)

Shreya is absolutely over the rainbow for her last show at Atholton. She’s had a wonderful time working with the cast and crew and can’t wait for everyone to see the hard work they’ve put into making an oz-some show! The cast, set, and costumes are anything but rusty, and she has no doubt this musical will be a roar-ing success thanks to Ms. Adler and all of the wonderful things she does.

Thank you to Meridian, Rosie, Bop (Carson), Katie, Laylana, Paulette, and the rest of the Wizard of Oz cast and crew!

(Munchkin ensemble) (Jitterbug) (Flying Monkey) 

Gavin is a student here at AHS, and this is his first play here at Atholton, and has been performing in plays since middle school and is excited to show all of you all the hard work we put in our new musical The Wizard of Oz. 

Shout outs to our amazing cast members Sebastian, Aj, Asher, and to all other cast members out there plus tech crew and Ms. Adler

(Costumes Crew)

Noelle’s a 10 grader at AHS and making her crew debut. Noelle has really enjoyed her first experience in costumes, being able to see how the costumes come together is one of her favorite parts. Noelle also has enjoyed making new friends through the duration of the production and is excited to come back next year.

I would like to thank my mom, dad, and sister for supporting me!

(Pit Orchestra)

Katie is a senior at AHS and this will be her third show. She enjoys reading, knitting, and hiking (down yellow brick roads). This is her second time doing pit and she is super excited for everyone to hear the amazing music in The Wizard of Oz!

(Ozian/Winkie)

This Ozian is really cool. He lives in the emerald city for his day job, which is just to eat lunch then clock out. But at night he is an evil soldier for the Wicked Witch’s evil Winkie ensemble. You can find Ben Hritz in the play, the Wizard of OZ at Atholton High school in Columbia MD.

My dad, My Brother, Mad S., and Andrew P. Lascola

(Piano)

Julia is a sophomore at AHS, and this is her second production in the Merry ‘Ole Land of Oz! She plays piano in the pit and often makes use of her brain while trying to count measures. You might also see Julia in the Chamber Orchestra & AHS Marching Band, or at Tri-M events. She hopes that the crazy, witch-filled music truly feels like a cyclone and that everyone enjoys their time following the yellow brick road!  

Thank you to Georgia & Erica for being my emotional support, my dog, and my metronome app.

(Munchkin) (Featured Vocal Ensemble) (Ozian)

Zera is a freshman and this is her Atholton High School Theatre debut! Zera is a current Young Columbian and has been doing theatre for five years. She also enjoys dancing and singing, and is also a local pageant titleholder! She is so happy you came to see the Wizard of Oz!

I would like to thank my parents, siblings, and the friends that I made during this show!

(Tough Kid) (Flying Monkey) (Ghost)

Asher is a freshman and has been doing theatre for 5 years, and this is actually his second time doing The Wizard of Oz! It’s his first show onstage at Atholton, but he did help with tech for Clue. Xe have really enjoyed working on this show and are excited to see you over the rainbow!!

Thank you awesome sauce people who helped this show come to life!

(Pit Violin)

Yuna is in 11th grade and was a member of crew for one show before this. Her favorite character is Dorothy, and her favorite song in the program is “If I were king of the forest”

Thanks to the Wizard of OZ Cast+Crew and my friends in pit 🙂

(Pit – Violinist)

Ethan is honored to return to the pit orchestra for the second time in his Atholton journey. From the dusty plains of Kansas to the gates of the Emerald City, he has enjoyed bringing this classic score to life. As a violinist, he spends 90% of his time practicing and 10% wondering if the Tin Man could use some rosin for his squeaky joints.

Shoutout to all of my colleagues in the pit for being the most fun group of people to hang out with!

(Paint Crew)

Emmy is in Paint Crew and this is her first show at AHS. She is in 9th grade and has really enjoyed her time in the production. She had fun painting sets and being with her friends. There’s no place like AHS.

I wanted to Thank my mom, Ms Adler, Gavin Lampasone, and Sebastian Bonilla

(Costumes Crew)

Zurie is excited to be part of this year’s production of The Wizard of Oz as a member of the costume crew. She enjoys helping bring the magic of Oz to life, from Munchkinland to the Emerald City. Zurie is thankful for the opportunity to travel down the Yellow Brick Road with such a talented crew, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Thank you to my family friends and the costume crew!!!!!

(Pit)

Elias is in 12th grade and has been helping in 3 shows. He is excited to perform and present The Wizard of Oz.

Thank you to my family and friends

(Prompter)

Addie is one of the Prompters here at AHS, and this is her second show here. She is so excited for you all to see The Wizard of Oz!

Thank you to Cast and crew, Ms. Adler, all the people I have met this show and all the people I met before.

(Pit Violin)

Sebastián is a member of chamber orchestra at Atholton. He hopes you enjoy taking a trip into Oz!

Thank you to Ms Swartz and Molly Z

(Head of Props Crew)

Dyson is a senior and this is his third show at AHS. He loves making props with his team. He is excited for you to travel down the yellow brick road!

Thank you to my props team and my parents!

(Pit Violinist)

Sophie is a freshman, and this is her first time playing in the pit orchestra for an AHS musical. She has enjoyed her time playing and learning the pit music. Follow the yellow brick road straight to a great night, and somewhere over the rainbow a fantastic performance awaits!

Thank you to my family, Erica, Josephine, Ms. Swartz, and Wizard of Oz Pit, Cast, and Crew!

(Munchkin) (Jitterbug) (Flying Monkey)

Mackenzie Lockard, always quiet, reserved, and usually alone but not in this production and many more she has done, this is her first production in Altholton High School and is determined to make it worthwhile in the Wizard of Oz!

(Featured Vocal Ensemble) (Ozian) (Winkies)

Beah is in 10th grade and is so excited to be in her first production at Atholton! The Wizard of Oz is a marvelous show!!

I would like to thank my family for being so supportive!

(Carpentry Crew) (Lighting Crew)

Xavier is a sophomore and is new to the AHS theatre department. He’s in both the lighting and carpentry crews. He might be missing a brain, but he enjoys programming and volleyball, and is excited to see how this production turns out.

Thank you to Nate, Aden, and my family.

(Munchkin) (Poppies)

Alyssa Moore is a freshman at AHS and this is her first show on the AHS stage. She is so excited for you all to see The Wizard of Oz!

Thank you to my mom and dad, my friends and Ms. Adler

(Singing Crow) (Jitterbug Ensemble)

Hunter is excited to be in his second show here at Atholton in Oz. This is his second show at Atholton, and his seventh performance altogether. He is ready to laugh the day away with the cast and to be a part of this show.

(Pit)

Melissa is a senior at Atholton and a violinist in the pit orchestra. When she’s not dealing with the Cyclone that is homework and assignments, she likes watching medical dramas and hoping for more snow days. This is Melissa’s second show at AHS, and she’s really enjoyed diving into the melodies of Munchkinland this year!

Thanks to my parents for dealing with me.

(Munchkin Barrister) (Dancing Vine) (Singing Crow) 

Isaiah is a freshman at Atholton High School and this is his first musical here! He is so excited for you to see what he has been working on!

Thank you to my family and Ms. Adler for giving me this opportunity!

(Props Crew) 

Sam Nelson is a 10th grader at Atholton High School and this is their fourth school production. They did crew for the Fall 2024 production of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza; the Spring 2025 production of Spongebob; and, the Fall 2025 production of Clue. Sam also loves community theatre and has performed with Columbia Center for Theatre Arts (CCTA) in Footloose and currently is in production for Urinetown. Sam wants a brain from the Wizard, doesn’t think they’re in Oz anymore, is friends with a flying monkey, and can’t wait to hear what productions AHS Theatre will do next year!

Thank you to my family, all the Oz cast and crew, my friends and Ms. Adler!

(Pit – Clarinet)

Anne is a sophomore laughing her day away and it is her debut on the AHS stage. She is very excited to play along with the pit and can’t wait to get to the Merry Old Land of Oz.

(Munchkin) (Tiny Tot) (Flying Monkey) (Featured Vocal Ensemble) 

June Proetorius is a sophomore and this is her second show at AHS. She has really enjoyed representing the Lullaby League and dancing through Munchkinland. She can’t wait for everyone to see the show!

Thank you to Ms. Adler, my parents, featured vocal ensemble, Ms. Barrett, and Wizard of Oz Cast, Crew, and Pit!

(Head of Sound)

Arlo is super excited to see this whole performance come together, he feels that everyone has worked really hard and put a lot of time and effort into making this perfect and he can’t wait to show everyone how amazing The Wizard of Oz is!

Thank you to my mom, dad, and John for being goats!

(Lighting)

Aden is a sophomore student at Atholton Highschool, this will be his third production in the theatre department and he is excited to see how the show will turn out.

Thank you Nate for being the head of lighting.

(Munchkin Mayor) (Flying Monkey) (Jitterbug)

This is Trey’s first ever musical for AHS! He is very excited for you all to see The Wizard of Oz!

Thank you to my Family for driving me to and from rehearsal!

(Carpentry Crew) (Sound Crew)

Adam is a Senior at AHS, and has been a part of the department for four shows now. He has been working tirelessly with both the Sound and Carpentry Crews, and hopes that the Witch’s Castle turns out great. 

Thank you to John, Phoenix and the rest of Sound and Carpentry

(Sound Crew) 

Frankie is very excited to participate in The Wizard of Oz.

Thank you to Josette Yim!

(Lighting Crew Head)

Nate is a Sophomore at AHS, and has done lighting crew for both of his years here. Wizard of Oz is his sixth show. He bikes and codes in his free time, and is learning both French and Russian.

Thanks to Jason for designing the lights!

(Munchkin) (Ghost)

Violet is having a great time in her first cast role in an AHS show. She has been in costume and makeup crew for the past three shows but decided to take a walk down the yellow brick road and become a munchkin. 

Shoutout to my mom, Holly Rawson, she helps the drama boosters so much. She is so creative and hardworking and I love her more than anyone.

(Pit) 

Georgia is a sophomore at AHS and it’s her first year playing in pit for the theatre department. She’s excited to be involved in such a fun journey down the yellow brick road with such a talented cast and crew.

Thank you to my parents, siblings, Ms. Swartz, and all the cast and crew!

(Munchkin) (Flying Monkey) (Tot) 

Ava Tarpine is a student at AHS. This is her first show here, and although she loved playing the role she was born to be (a munchkin), she also enjoyed being a flying monkey. She is excited to be back next year!

Thank you to my mom, my dad, my annoying sister, her boyfriend, my brother, my amazing wife Emmy, and Madison Beer.

(Musical Pit)

Patrick is a junior and has played percussion for three years.

Thank you to my brother for supporting me my whole life and my fellow percussionists helping me learn and improve.

(Pit) 

Megan is a junior at Atholton and this is her second production! She has had quite the journey down the yellow brick road in pit orchestra, and it was a total cyclone of fun learning the music. Outside of the musical, Megan enjoys to swim, hang out with friends, and listen to music. Megan has had a magical experience helping Dorothy find her way home and she hopes you enjoy the show! 

Thank you to my family and my friends in pit!

(Pit – Violin)

Caitlin is a senior and this is her first show. She’s enjoyed seeing the music notes on the page come to life as pit orchestra combined with the actors and sets to create the iconic masterpiece we all remember. Although we aren’t in Kansas anymore, she’s here in the pit making memories with everyone involved. Caitlin doesn’t have a Toto to call her own but she does have a lot of pet birds who love hearing her practice (they sing along but it’s a bit out of tune). She can’t wait to play in the pit for her first and last show!

Thank you to Cole, Siva, and Zach for helping me get here

(Props Crew)

Josette is a freshman and this is her second show at Atholton. She hopes you enjoy the journey down the Yellow Brick Road!

Shout out to my family and Frankie!!