Director's Notes
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOMEmore >
Who has not experienced the movie of THE WIZARD OF OZ? (Actually, you’d be surprised, but we have employees here at Barter who have never seen the film). I remember every year at Easter we used to gather as a family and watch this wonderful film with great delight and anticipation. I’m willing to bet that most of you know almost all of the music from this show by heart as Harold Arlen and E.
Show Reviews
My granddaughter was spellbound from the opening moment! The entire event was wonderful, creative and a joy to watch. Jordan and her Nana were transported to Emerald City and it's all she talked about all weekend. Our hats are off to the great performers.more > — D.J., patron via Barter's Web site
Barter's 'Wizard of Oz' is 'Innovative and Perfect'more > — Robert McKinney, Bristol Herald Courier
This family favorite will undoubtedly prove to be one of this season's most popular shows. It's simply extraordinary in every way.more > — Jim Quesenberry, Washington County News
This has to be the best that I have ever seen come across your stage.more > — V.K., patron via Barter's Web site
I was wondering if the play adaptation would be similar to the movie I had grown up watching...I was blown away!more > — T.K., patron from Maryville, TN
I have told my friends and family this is a must see.more > — S.E., patron from Bristol, TN
Amazing production. Extremely talented actors. Children in the audience seemed mesmerized. It was obvious the whole audience from youngest to oldest had fun. Thank you.more > — J.S., patron from Bluff City, TN
Another great show. Never had a bad experience here. Tonight: The Wizard of Oz.more > — C.D., patron via Twitter
Play was great, storm knocked out power; actors never missed a beat.more > — K.M. via Twitter
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Toto Harkins & Gwen Edwards
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Hannah Ingram,Gwen Edwards, Mike Ostroski, Amy Baldwin & Rick McVey
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Gwen Edwards
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Gwen Edwards & Hannah Ingram
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Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Gwen Edwards, Amy Baldwin, Ashley Campos, Ben Mackel & Cast
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Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Tricia Matthews
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Rick McVey, Amy Baldwin & Mike Ostroski discuss the show
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Amy Baldwin, Gwen Edwards, Rick McVey & Mike Ostroski
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Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Rick McVey & Cast
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Cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
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Mike Ostroski, Gwen Edwards, Hannah Ingram, Eugene Wolf & Rick McVey
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Amy Baldwin, Mike Ostroski, Gwen Edwards & Rick McVey
The Wizard of Oz
By L. Frank Baum; With Music & Lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg; Background Music by Herbert Stothart; Book adaptation by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay
For Ages 3 and up! Dorothy's not in Kansas anymore as a twister hits her farm and carries her "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they go "Off to See the Wizard" in one of the most beloved family stories of all time!
- Family Friendly
Stage: Barter Theatre
Cast & Credits
Cast:
Gwen Edwards as Dorothy
Hannah Ingram as Auntie Em and Glinda, the Good Witch
Michael Poisson as Uncle Henry and Emerald City Guard
Amy Baldwin as The Scarecrow
Mike Ostroski as The Tin Woodsman
Rick McVey as The Cowardly Lion
Tricia Matthews as The Wicked Witch of the West
Eugene Wolf as Professor Marvel and The Wizard of Oz
Ensemble Includes:
Ashley Campos, Ben Mackel, Ezra Colón, Carrie Smith, David McCall, Robert Kitchens, Katie Becker, Ryan Henderson, Liz Whittemore, Ashley Harkins, Annalee Hunter, Eva Alom, Anita Ostrovsky, Aria Binkley, Logan Fritz, Morgan Merrill and Matthew Torbett
Director:
Richard Rose
Choreographer:
Amanda Aldridge
Musical Director:
Tim Robertson
Corporate Sponsors:
Mountain States Health Alliance, Johnston Memorial Hospital
Media Sponsors:
News Channel 11, Bristol Herald Courier, TriCities.com, Z103.5 Music & Fun, Lamar Tri-Cities TN/VA
