Rise Above is thrilled to announce the cast, crew and creative team for “The Wizard of Oz!” We are so excited for this show which will run May 8-10 & 15-18, 2025.
Tickets are on sale now. This show will sellout. Please note all understudies will perform during the May 15 show. Get yours by visiting https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/riseabove/5290
CAST
Dorothy: Avery Ramsaier
Scarecrow: Autumn Ruscoe
Tinman: Michael Sandwall
Lion: Tony Nordyke
Wicked Witch: Malea Benson
Glinda: Makena Benson
Wizard: Dylan Korn
Uncle Henry/Guard: Porter Osuch
Nikko: Guy Loebert
Trees: Kate Gingras, Taylor McCormack, Ren Ubeda
Crows: Kaishad Caldwell, Sean Daley, Ben Savwoir
Mayor: Layla Binder
Coroner: Joah Martin
Barrister: Rebecca Winemiller
Jitterbugs: Rue Brown, Kaishad Caldwell, Sean Daley, Kate Gingras, Renata Hahn, Khenyon Jones, Taylor McCormack, Ben Savwoir
Poppies: Giuliana Bailey, Layla Binder, Kate Gingras, Renata Hahn, Vivienne Martinez, Taylor McCormack, Tori O’Donnell, Ren Ubeda, Charlotte Winemiller
Ozians: Estela Antivilo, Giuliana Bailey, Layla Binder, Evan Buttle, Rue Brown, Olivia Byrd, Kaishad Caldwell, Sophia Christeas, Sean Daley, Kate Gingras, Gabriella Guballo, Renata Hahn, Khenyon Jones, Guy Loebert, Joah Martin, Vivienne Martinez, Taylor McCormack, Alexis Morales, Tori O’Donnell, Liam Owsianka, Ben Savwoir, Mackenzie Schaefer, Ren Ubeda, Grady Whitlock, Charlotte Winemiller, Rebecca Winemiller
Munchkins: Estela Antivilo, Layla Binder, Sophia Christeas, Gabriella Guballo, Renata Hahn, Joah Martin, Alexis Morales, Liam Owsianka, Mackenzie Schaefer, Ren Ubeda, Grady Whitlock, Charlotte Winemiller, Rebecca Winemiller
Winkies: Layla Binder, Evan Buttle, Kaishad Caldwell, Sean Daley, Renata Hahn , Khenyon Jones, Joah Martin, Tori O’Donnell, Ben Savwoir, Rebecca Winemiller
Cyclone: Layla Binder, Rue Brown, Olivia Byrd, Kaishad Caldwell, Kate Gingras, Renata Hahn, Khenyon Jones, Vivienne Martinez, Taylor McCormack, Tori O’Donnell, Ren Ubeda, Rebecca Winemiller
UNDERSTUDIES
Dorothy: Olivia Byrd
Scarecrow: Kate Gingras
Tinman: Evan Buttle
Lion: Guy Loebert
Wicked Witch: Giuliana Bailey
Glinda: Rue Brown
Wizard: Khenyon Jones
CREATIVE
Directors Krista Benson & Toni Dentico
Artistic Director: Jacob Ruscoe
Music Director: Krista Benson
Choreographer: Toni Dentico
Technical Director: Jeremy Martin
Lighting Designer: Ryan Sharp
Scenic & Prop Design: Tony Nordyke
Stage Manager: Reid Mitchell
Assistant Music Director: TyLee Giorgio
Development Coordinator: Krista Baker
Donor Relations: Chelsea Crabtree
Publications Manager: Jack Portune
CREW
Assistant Stage Manager: TBD
Dance Captains: TBD
Lighting Technician: Greta Arov
Projections: TBD
Crew Manager: William Hahn
Stage Crew: Jack Gingras, Tegan Mazar