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Cast Leads:

DOROTHY - Chelsea Pettiford             TOTO - Chandler Davidson                            AUNT EM - Nia Reynolds
GLINDA - TaShara Slaughter                MISS ONE - Chanelle Turnbull                      SCARECROW - Avilon Tate
TIN MAN - Dasia Amos                         COWARDLY LION - Khishawn Robinson     THE WIZ - Kierah Anderson
EVILENE - Zakaiya Harvey

Show Description:

An all dance interpretation of the 1978 Broadway Musical production of The Wiz a re-imagining of the classic tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.  This performance is an adaptation of the Broadway Musical that is interpreted through what we have titled a Theatrical Ballet.  It features musical dance numbers that express the story-line and artistry of dance and acting through Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop.  It features a cast comprised of predominantly kids from the community and it is an awesome, enjoyable, family-oriented event.