The Wiz - 2010
The Wiz was the second musical St Andrew's Amateur Theatre Company performed. This musical had (and remains) the largest cast we ever had participate in a musical. With over 125 cast members, this was without a doubt a huge show and a massive success.
Synopsis:
A young girl named Dorothy is whipped away from her Aunt in Kansas by a large storm, and set down in the Land of Oz. After being inspected by Munchkins, she is sent on her way to see The Wiz by the Good Witch of the North, with a present of ruby boots. She follows the Yellow Brick Road, collecting a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart and a lion with no courage, all of whom want to see The Wiz.
Surviving fights against Kalidah people and nearly losing the lion in the Poppy field, they arrive at the Emerald City. The quartet are told to wear emerald glasses and are laughed at by the citizens, who, after seeing Dorothy's shoes, send them to The Wiz. All four plead their cases to the mighty Wiz and he agrees to help them, only if they will dispose of the Wicked Witch of the West.
The companions reluctantly go to Evillene's castle, where she has enslaved the Winkie people. They are caught by Evillene's Winged monkeys and while Scarecrow and Tinman are being horribly tortured, Lion and Dorothy are forced to do chores around the castle. After Evillene tortures Lion to get Dorothy to give her the ruby boots, Dorothy becomes angry and throws a bucket of water over the witch, melting her. The Winkies rejoice in their freedom, helping the friends return to see The Wiz.
The four find the Wiz to be a fraud, and after telling them how he became to be ruler of Oz, admits being false to his people. He shows Tinman, Scarecrow and Lion that they have already achieved what they were looking for, and as Dorothy is loosing all hope, Addaperle arrives, telling Dorothy of Glinda. Glinda shows Dorothy the magic in the shoes, and, waving her friends goodbye, Dorothy clicks her heels together three times, returning home.
Surviving fights against Kalidah people and nearly losing the lion in the Poppy field, they arrive at the Emerald City. The quartet are told to wear emerald glasses and are laughed at by the citizens, who, after seeing Dorothy's shoes, send them to The Wiz. All four plead their cases to the mighty Wiz and he agrees to help them, only if they will dispose of the Wicked Witch of the West.
The companions reluctantly go to Evillene's castle, where she has enslaved the Winkie people. They are caught by Evillene's Winged monkeys and while Scarecrow and Tinman are being horribly tortured, Lion and Dorothy are forced to do chores around the castle. After Evillene tortures Lion to get Dorothy to give her the ruby boots, Dorothy becomes angry and throws a bucket of water over the witch, melting her. The Winkies rejoice in their freedom, helping the friends return to see The Wiz.
The four find the Wiz to be a fraud, and after telling them how he became to be ruler of Oz, admits being false to his people. He shows Tinman, Scarecrow and Lion that they have already achieved what they were looking for, and as Dorothy is loosing all hope, Addaperle arrives, telling Dorothy of Glinda. Glinda shows Dorothy the magic in the shoes, and, waving her friends goodbye, Dorothy clicks her heels together three times, returning home.
Cast:
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Dorothy - Laura Wilkinson
Scarecrow - Dylan Mazurek Tinman - Nathan Camilleri Lion - James Glaubitz The Wiz - Adam Camerlengo Evillene - Jessica Lapina Addaperle - Alisha Van Der Munnik Glinda - Lisa Parker Aunt Em - Cassandra Beckitt Royal Gate Keeper - Alex Beckitt Wiz Apprentice 1 - Kate Noonan Wiz Apprentice 2 - Ali Dowling Uncle Henry - Daniel Krsticevic Lord High Underling - Luke Robinson Messenger - Angela Sgambarro Emerald Voices - Alex Rosso Kate McLean Albani Calusin Emma Lay Chris Beckitt Amy Banderia Lead Monkey - Lauren Houareau Munchkin 1 - Lauren Houareau Munchkin 2 - Sheridan Adams Munchkin 3 - Xavier Beckitt Winkie - Erin Duan Lead Mice - James O'Malley Elijah Beckitt Lead Citizens - Angela Sgambarro Daniel Krsticevik Lauren Houareau Crows - Alei Calusin Rebecca Spiteri Jessica Rule Elle Murphy |
Ensemble A:
Sheridan Adams Ebony Barker Xavier Beckitt Celeste Casale Olivia Cox Ashleigh Broomhall Alexandra Dimech Elijah Beckitt Erin Duan Georgia Foster Cara O'Brien Joshua Mullins Alex McKendry Ensemble B: Makartha Desmond David Jelbart Jude Jennings Elle Murphy Jessica Rule Rebecca Spiteri Kristine Ventura Chris Downing Alei Calusin Mini Scarecrow: Claire O'Malley Sienna McKay Mini Lion: Evelyn Markris Holly Defina Mini Tinman: Caitlin Muraca Rachel Wood |
Junior Cast:
Sara Burns Gemma Abarci Molly Carey Liam Cassar Mia Cassar Andrew Costa Matthew Costa Jorja DePetro Christina Di Blasi Melissa Di Blasi Amanda Egan Isabella Exton Kiara Gabell Laura Gough Cassandra Hockley Blake Howard Isabella Hoyne Callum Lloyd Jaie McGuiness Emma Mullins Liam O'Mahoney Marcus O'Malley James O'Malley Luna Perricone Daisy Rickard Kimberly Saunders Isabella Scorsis Sidney Scott Natalie Symonds Maddison Talbot Noah Tiatto Natasha Tullio Olivia Tullio Briana Vasu Briana Vasu Eathan Zwolsman Grace Winstanley |
Senior Dancers:
Codi Bates Nikita Cauchi Thilinie Coyne Jessica Ford Emily Kirkman Liam Mower Tegan Mower Ellen Nitez Laura Robinson Dee Horkings Shani Rogan Zenya Carmelotti Samantha Hockley Courtney Howard Junior Dancers: Georgia Brown Maddy Bryne Olivia Bryne William Cann Jemimah Craig Holly Defina Evelyn Makris Sienna McKay Keon Morrow Caitlin Muraca Garth Muraca Claire O'Malley Taylor Rogan Rachael Shrubsole Katherine Shrubsole Marni Smallwood Jaimee Snow Joshua Wasteny Rachel Wood Olivia Wood |
Production Team:
Co-Director - Micarle Callea
Co - Director - Chris O'Malley
Musical Director - Joseph Beckitt
Choreographer - Carolyn Hasenkam
Choir Directors - Margot O'Malley
Andrea Toohey
Jennifer Ryan
Vocal Coach - Ann Fichera
Stage Manager - Liam Colla
Co - Director - Chris O'Malley
Musical Director - Joseph Beckitt
Choreographer - Carolyn Hasenkam
Choir Directors - Margot O'Malley
Andrea Toohey
Jennifer Ryan
Vocal Coach - Ann Fichera
Stage Manager - Liam Colla
Crew
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Stage Manager:
Liam Colla Floor Managers: Sarah Blight Marcus Bertino Backstage Crew: Marion Bergo Liam Colla Marcus Bertino Sam Bialek Cody O'Prey Sarah Blight Ashley Muraca Brendan Hubble Paul Bliss Alex Giroud Giulia Pisano Set Construction: Leo Kolotello Tom Duke Jeff Mullins Roger Bergo Sam Bialek Liam Colla Marcus Bertino Marion Berg Danny O'Malley Pat O'Malley Robert Sgambaro Cody O'Prey Chris O'Malley Program Design: Sean O'Mahoney Lighting Design: Liam Colla Lighting Operation: Liam Colla Anthony Catalfamo |
Sound:
Sean O'Mahoney Tony Faranda Sarah Blight Brendan Tannahill Canteen: Julie Mullins Louisa Sullivan Belinda Sullivan Tickets: Ris Goegan Andrea Toohey Jillie Mullins Pierre's Image Centre Costumes: Felicity Duke The Costume Place Angela Duke Photography: Corey Levitt Sean O'Mahoney Security: Paul Kennedy Terry Kennedy Terry Ryan Parish Support: Birgit Minness Parish Team Web Page Design 2010: Sean O'Mahoney Hair and Make Up: Ris Goegan Cathy Smith |
Dessert Organiser:
Julie Mullins Official Moral Supporters: Lou Goegan Catherine O'Mahoney Car Park: Jeff Mullins Props: Julie Mullins Marion Bergo Micarle Callea Felicity Duke Great All Rounders: Julie Mullins Jeff Mullins Ris Goegan Sean O'Mahoney Denis O'Connor Dee Horkings Marion Bergo Special Thanks: MacKillop College Corpus Christi Primary School St Andrew's Primary School Our Lady of the Souther Cross Primary School Bethany Primary School Westbourne Grammar School Music Department. |
Band:
Conductor - Joseph Beckitt
Keyboard 1 - Carolyn Angus/Robin Cole
Keyboard 2 - Joseph Beckitt
Drums - Denis 'Doc' O'Connor
Bass Guitar - Alan Kirkman
Trumpet - Bryan Chetcuti
Trumpet - Marcus McLauchlan
Guitar - Gerard Assi
Percussion - Laura Holian
Reed 1 - Cristy Savage
Reed 2 - Katherine Anderson
Reed 3 - Russell Oxley
Reed 4 - Kara Williams
Horn - Simon Greatwood
Trombone - Tom Ryan
Keyboard 1 - Carolyn Angus/Robin Cole
Keyboard 2 - Joseph Beckitt
Drums - Denis 'Doc' O'Connor
Bass Guitar - Alan Kirkman
Trumpet - Bryan Chetcuti
Trumpet - Marcus McLauchlan
Guitar - Gerard Assi
Percussion - Laura Holian
Reed 1 - Cristy Savage
Reed 2 - Katherine Anderson
Reed 3 - Russell Oxley
Reed 4 - Kara Williams
Horn - Simon Greatwood
Trombone - Tom Ryan
St. Andrew's Amateur Theatre Company is a youth group of the St. Andrew's Parish, Werribee, Victoria, Australia.
