West Mifflin Middle School
West Mifflin Area School District
West Mifflin, PA
West Mifflin Area School District
West Mifflin Middle School
THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestrations by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turer Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Adaptation and support materials for the Young Performers' Edition Developed by iTheatrics
Under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald
Exectutive Producer/ Artistic Director
Nina Danchenko Ruffing
Technical Director/
Lighting & Set Designer
Kevin Kocher
Costume Liasons
Ashley Dreistadt
Kyra Kuzma Reinheimer
Vocal Direction
Ericka Sanders
Assistant Director
Ashley Dreistadt
Scenic Painter
Kelsey Jamison
Choreography
Michelle Zebrowski
Props Master
Amber Kocher
Costume Design
Michelle Nowakowski
The Wizard of Oz is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Over the Rainbow
Munchkinland
Dorothy
Glinda, Dorothy and Munchkins
Yellow Brick Road Munchkins
If I Only Had A Brain Scarecrow
We’re Off To See The Wizard
Dorothy, Scarecrow and Crows
If I Only Had A Heart Tin Man
We’re Off To See The Wizard Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man
If I Only Had The Nerve
We’re Off To See The Wizard
Jitterbug
Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Jitterbugs, and Ozian Singers
Optimistic Voices Ozian Singers
The Merry Old Land of Oz
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man Lion and Ozians
If I Were King of the Forest Lion
Over the Rainbow (Reprise)
Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead
Dorothy and Aunt Em
Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Ozians
Finale Ensemble
CAST & CREW
Cast Members
Dorothy Gale Layla Siler
Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Gulch)
Scarecrow (Hunk)
Tin Man (Hickory)
The Cowardly Lion (Zeke)
Aunt Em
Uncle Henry
The Wizard (Professor Marvel)
Glinda the Good Witch
Mayor of Munchkinland
Munchkin City Leaders
Barrister
Coroner
3 Tots
3 Tough Kids
Apple Trees
Camryn Burow
Elijah Needham
Jonathan Jaskulski
Agostino "Gus" Pasquantonio
Chelsea Dishong
Jeffrey Chavis
Hayden Kearns
Kelsey Gloster
James Mitchell
Jeffrey Chavis
Jenna Jakub
Chelsea Dishong
Hayden Kearns
Taryn Favers
Kylie Lee
Leana Wargo
Patrick Bennett
Jameson Fisher
Heath Mitrik
Kaley Lengyl
Abby Novotni
Mariah Vasy
Crows Olivia Anselmo
Josephine Gentile
Aubrey Urban
Doorman Madison Martina Guard
James Mitchell
Nikko Ali Egnaczyk
Featured Dancers
CAST & CREW
Cast Members (continued)
Ozian Singers
Citizens of Oz & Munchkinland
Elementary Munchkins
Olivia Anselmo
Ali Egnaczyk
Taryn Favers
Delilah Iera
Jenna Jakub
Madison Martina
Abby Novotni
Mackenzie Rush
Mariah Vasy
Ava Barron
Chelsea Dishong
Hayden Kearns
Kylie Lee
Teagan Moore
Caitlyn Thornton
Aubrey Urban
Leana Wargo
Aubrie Andzelik
Ava Barron
Violet Clark
Peighton Green
Madison Horvalt
Kaylie Kozak
Kaley Lengyel
Teagan Moore
Calle Moyta
Caitlyn Thornton
Lucie Alexandroff
Vivian Andzelik
Jayden Beck
Astyn Berry
Isabella Borowski
Riley Briston
Zoey Bryan
Zoe Dillon
Paige Gori
Mollie Johns
Royal Jones
Elizabeth Killmeyer
Oliver Levis
Kiera Nohe
Zion Palko
Kylie Piel
Camiah Poole
Gabriel Simm
Kendall Stillwagon
Rose Tudek
Ashley Urban
Olivia Wine
Light Board Operator
Spot Light Operators
CAST & CREW
Stage Crew
Jaelyn Perez
Skylar Oliver Aiden Jones
Sound Operator Brody Kocher*
Rigging Caleb Shaffer
Deck Crew
Properties Manager
*Denotes a High School Stage Crew Mentor
Jenna Guthrie
Anna O'Shea
Madilyn Pitz
Riley Kostelnik
Kevin Harms*
Kevin Harms*
STAFF
Production Staff
Executive Producer Nina Danchenko Ruffing
Artistic Director Nina Danchenko Ruffing
Choreographer Michelle Zebrowski
Vocal Director Ericka Sanders
Assistant Director Ashley Dreistadt
Technical Director Kevin Kocher
Set Design Kevin Kocher Kelsey Jamison
Lighting Design Kevin Kocher
Costume Liasons Ashley Dreistadt Kyra Kuzma Reinheimer
Props Master Amber Kocher
Scenic Painter Kelsey Jamison
Student Director Brody Kocher
Student Stage Manager Leila Rea
Assistant to the Director Gabby Weiss
Student Make-up Design Destiny Lewis
Student Hair Design & Munchkin Manager Ella Agafonova
Student Costume Assistant Maddie Maholage
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STUDENT BIOS
6-8Cast Bios
Layla Siler (DorothyGale) Laylais a 6thgrader in her second show at the middle school.Outside of school, she is a member of Borelli’s Dance Gallery Competition team. In school, she is an active member ofChorus,DramaClub, PRIDEPartners,and Student Council. Layla would like to thank her family, friends, and everyone who has supported her in the musical.
Camryn Burow (Wicked Witch/Gulch) Camryn is an 8thgrader at the Middle School.She is involved with band, chorus, WM Soccer, student Council, PRIDE Partners, Job Holders Club, Drama Club and Broadcasting Club. Camryn would like to thank her family and friends for being so loving and supportive.
Elijah Needham (Scarecrow) Elijah is a 7thgrader who is actively involved in theater around the Pittsburgh area. Recent creditsinclude:Descendants (Ensemble), Dorothy in Wonderland (White Rabbit), Once on this Island (Gatekeeper),Seussical (General), and Addam’s Family (Lurch). He’s currently rehearsingMatilda! Elijah would like to thank Mrs. Ruffing and his family.
Jonathan Jaskulski (Tin Man) Jonathan is an 8thgrader in his final musical at the middle school.He isvery involvedthroughout the building with band, chorus, Job Holders Club, Yearbook Club, Student Council, PRIDE Partners, Drama Club and Titan Broadcasting Club. Jonathan would like to thank his family for being so supportive and proud of me for finally finding my “thing”.
Agostino “Gus” Pasquantonio (Cowardly Lion) Gus is a 6thgrade student at WMMS. Though this is his first show at the middle school, Gus attends Pittsburgh Musical Theater for Acting, Voice, Jazz Dance, TapDanceand ballet. At school, Gus is a member of the chorus and Drama Club. Gus would like to thank his family for all their support!
Hayden Kearns (The Wizard/Coroner) Hayden is in her third musical at the middle school! She is an 8thgrade member of the Drama Clubandparticipatesin Chorus.She’dlike to thank her mom, her grammy, her brothers, her boyfriend, Kevin Squires, Mrs.Ruffingand those who helped with theshow!!
Kelsey Gloster (Glinda the Good Witch) Kelsey is an 8thgrade student in her first show at WMMS. In school, Kelsey is a member of the chorus, WIRC Club, Green Team, and Save Promise Club. She is also a cheerleader.Kelsey would like to thank Mrs. Ruffing, Mrs.Zebrowskiand Mrs. Sanders.
Chelsea Dishong (Aunt Em/Barrister) Chelsea is an 8thgrade,three-year musical participant! Chelsea isinvolved ina number ofactivities throughout the schoolincluding:Art Club, WIRC Club, Drama Club, Save Promise, Green Team, TRU, Broadcasting Club, and Student activities. Chelsea would like to thank her family and friends forsupporting her always.
Jeffrey Chavis (Uncle Henry) Jeff is a 7thgrader in his first musical. Jeff is a member of the Middle School Football team. He also plays intheband.Jeff would like to thank hisMom, Dad, brothers, Baba, Nana, Reid,Jamesonand Elijah.
James Mitchell (Mayor ofMunchkinland/Guard) James is in 6thgrade.He participates in band, chorus, Anime Club, Art Club and Drama Club.“I’d like to thank God, my family and my friends for always supporting and encouraging me!”
Jenna Jakub (Munchkin Leader/Featured Dancer) Jenna is an 8thgrade student at WMMS. Jenna is a member of thesoccer team, thechorus, thestudent Job HoldersClubandtheSave Promise Club.Outside of school, Jenna dances at ABC Dance Studio.Jenna would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, and for Mrs. Ruffing for letting her be a part of the musical.
STUDENT BIOS
Taryn Favers (Tot/Featured Dancer)Taryn is thrilled to be performing as a featured dancer in The Wizard of Oz! She has a passion for dance and loves being onthe stage. Whenshe’snot performing, you can find her laughing with her friends, listening to music, or just being her fun, energetic self. She hopes you enjoy the magicof the show!
Kylie Lee (Tot/ Featured Singer) Kylie, a 6thgrader, is in her second musical at the middle school. At school, Kylie is involved in orchestra, chorus,Drama Club, Chess Club, PRIDEPartnersand GOLD Club.She would like to thank herMom, Dad,Ka’rrynand Sir.
Jameson Fisher (Tough Kid) Jameson is a 7thgraderatthe middleschool. Last year, he was The Grinch in Seussical Jr. He is a member of theorchestra,bandandchorus. Outside of the arts, Jameson is an avid hockey player with South Pittsburgh RebellionandBishop CanevinMS Hockey.In the summers, he attends Summer’s Best 2 Weeksas a Galatians Captain with Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Jameson would like to thank his parents, his brother, the musicalstaffand his friends!
Heath Mitrik (Tough Kid) Heath is in 6thgrade. He plays percussion in the band.Heath swims forWoodlandHills Aquatic Team and is both E-Sports and Chess Club. Heath would like to thank his family for their support, thestaff, the crew and his castmates for making the musical a fun and successful experience.
Patrick Bennett (Tough Kid)
Mariah Vasy (Apple Tree/Featured Dancer)
Kaley Lengyel (Apple Tree/Ensemble) Kaleyisan 8thgrader in her second musical. In school, Kaley plays softball,plays in the band, and is a member of the Drama Club. Kaley would like to thank her mom for always pushing her to step out of her comfort zone (like auditioning for the musical!)
Abby Novotni (Apple Tree/Featured Dancer) Abby is an 8thgrade student at WMMS. Abby plays soccer,runstrack and is a member of the Job Holders Club and Drama Club. Abby would like to thank her friends and her family.
Aubrey Urban (Crow/Winkie Leader) Aubrey is an 8thgrade student in her third WMMS Musical. Aubrey dances at Rocket Dance Studio. In school, she is a member of PRIDE Partners, Drama Club, and Student Activities. Aubrey would like to thank her friends and family, but especially her mom, dad, and sister, Ashley.
Olivia Anselmo (Crow/Featured Dancer) Olivia isa 7thgrader at West Mifflin Middle School. She is actively involved in Soccer, Swimming, the Job Holders Club, StudentCounciland Drama Club. Olivia loves to dance around her living room for fun, soshe’sa naturalon stage! “I’dlike to thank my family for supporting me in everything.I’dalso like to thank mymom, and my Aunt Amy for taking me to and from rehearsals!”
Josephine Gentile (Crow/Ensemble) Josephine is in her first musical! She plays the cello in the orchestra and is involved in Chorus, Drama Club,Art Club, gymnastics class and soccer.She’dlike tothankher mom& dad, Mrs. Ruffing, Mrs.Sandersand Mr. Kesser!
Madison Martina (Oz Doorman/Featured Dancer) Maddie is an 8thgrade student at WMMS. Outside of school, Maddie takes gymnastics at Gemini Gymnasticsand alsodances. Inside of school, Maddie plays in the orchestra and is a member of Student Council, Job HoldersClub, DramaCluband the Broadcasting Club. Maddie would like to thank her family and friends!
AliEgnaczyk(Nikko/Featured Dancer) Ali is an 8thgrader. Since her last performance in Seussical, Ali has kept busy asa member of the Drama Club, Student Council and Broadcasting Club. Ali would like to thank her whole family and all her friends who come and support her!
STUDENT BIOS
Mackenzie Rush (Featured Dancer) Mackenzie is an 8thgrade student at WMMS. She plays softball, basketball, and runscross countryforthe middleschool. Outside of school, Mackenzie dances with High Energy Dance Academy. She would like to thank Miss Val and her family for their support.
Delilah Iera (Featured Dancer) Delilah is an 8thgrader in her first musical at the middle school. She is a member of the chorus, Drama Club, Stage Crew, Save Promise Club, Green Team, and Yearbook Club. Delilah would like to thank her older sister, Bella.
Teagan Moore (Featured Singer)
Caitlyn Thornton(Featured Singer) Caitlyn is a 7thgrade student in her first musical. Caitlyn sings in the chorus and plays soccer for WMMS.She’dlike to thank her family and friends thatshe’smade while inmusical.
AubrieAndzelik(Ensemble) Aubrie isan8thgrade student at the middle school. She is involved inChorus, Save Promise, Drama Club, and Titan Broadcasting each morning.She’dlike to thank her family because “they are always there for me”.
Ava Barron (Ensemble) Ava is a 6thgrade student in her second musical at the middle school. In school, Ava is in chorus, Drama Club and the Save Promise Club. She also plays soccer. Ava would like to thank her Aunt Kiki for inspiring her and her mom and dad for supporting her.
Violet Clark (Ensemble) Violet is in 6thgrade. Outside of school, she takes tap,balletand jazz at Steel City Dance Academy. She is a member of the Drama Club and Save Promise Club at school. Violet would like to thank her family and friends for their support.
Peighton Green(Ensemble) Peightonis an 8thgrader in her first musical! In school, Peighton is in Save Promise, Drama Club, Yearbook Club and Chorus.She’dlike to thank her mom, dad, and sisters “because they always support me!”
Madison Horvalt(Ensemble) Madison is a 6thgrader at the middle school. Madison plays in the band, is a member ofthe Baking Club, the Art Club, and Save Promise.She’dlike to thank herMom, Pappy, Mimi,Kasayand Chuck.
Kaylie Kozak (Ensemble)
CalleMoyta(Ensemble) Calle is an 8thgrade student in her first musical. She is a member of the softball team,Baking Club, and Yearbook Club.She’dlike to thank her mom, dad, and brother Gannon for always being there for her!
4thand 5thGrade CastBios
VivanAndzelik– Vivan is a 4thgrade studentat WMMS involved inthe chorus and theKindness Club. Outside of school, Vivian plays softball, soccer, and dances tap, ballet, and jazz at South Hills Dance Academy.Vivian would like to thank her mom and dad for always supporting her and getting her toall ofheractivities.
Jayden Beck- Jayden is in 4thgrade. He is a singer in the chorus at school.He also plays football outside of school.
Isabella Borowski- Isabella isa 4thgrader. She is involved in chorus at school. Sheplays softball, too. Isabella would like to thank her family for their support.
Riley Briston – Riley is a 4thgrade student. She is a member of the chorus and theKindnessClub.She’dlike to thank her mom, dad, grandma,papaand her brothers.
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Zoey Bryan – Zoey is in4thgrade at the middle school. Sheparticipatesin Iron City Circus Arts, Rain Athletics Elite Cheerleading,chorusand Kindness Club. “Thanks to my family and friends for the support” - ZB
Zoe Dillon– Zoe isin the 4thgrade. At school she is involved with Kindness Club, Chorus and Orchestra. Outside of school, sheplays softball and rides horses. She would like to thank her mom, dad,brotherand her friends.
Paige Gori – Paige is a 4thgrade student in her first musical. Paige is a member of thechorus. She also plays softball. Paige would like to thank her family,friends,and teachers.
Royal Jones– Royal is a 4thgrade student. She is also a member of the orchestra, chorus, and Kindness Club. Royal says: “I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in everything that I do.”
Elizabeth Killmeyer – Elizabeth is a 4thgrade student involved in chorus at the middle school. Sheplays softball, basketball andrunstrack. Elizabeth also dances at ABC Dance Studio.She’dlike to thank her family for their support.
Oliver T. Levis – Oliver is a 4thgrade student in his first show. Oliver is a member of the chorus,orchestraand Kindness Club. He also is learning Japanese! Oliver would like to thank his parents, family, friends, MissValand Ranger Max.
Kiera Nohe – Kiera is a 4thgrader at WMMS. Kiera is a member of the chorus and the Kindness Club. Kiera has a special message:“Thank you to myfamily! I love you!”
Zion Palko- isa5thgrade student at the middle school. He is inbandand chorus.He’dlike to thank his family for supporting him in the musical!
Kylie Piel – Kylie is a 4thgraderatthe middleschool. She is in the orchestra,chorusand Kindness Club. Kylie has danced at ABC Dance Studio for 6 years and plays softball.She’dlike to thank her family.
Gabriel Simm – Gabe is a 5thgrade cyber studentexcited to be in his first musical! Gabeparticipatesin Hapkido, Boy Scouts, Soccer, orchestra and is a percussionist.“Iwould like to thank Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Ruffing, Mom, Dad, and my family for supporting me in my first ever musical!”
Kendall Stillwagon- Kendall is a 4thgrader in her first musical.In school, Kendall is in the orchestra and chorus. She likes to play hockey and soccer, too. Kendall would like to thank her mom and dad.
Ashley Urban- Ashleyis a 5thgrade student at WMMS. At school, she playstrumpetin the band and sings in the chorus. Outside of school, Ashley takes dance classes,including,hiphop,balletand jazz. “I would like to thank my mom,dadand my loving big sister, Aubrey.
Olivia Wine- Olivia is a 5thgrade student atthe middleschool. In school, Olivia is inKindness Club, chorus andplays her trumpet in the band. Outside of school, Olivia dances at South Hills Dance Academy. Olivia would like to thank her mom for always supportingher inall her activities!
