The Wizard of Oz Cast

Until 2003, William Parcher worked as an opera singer in principal roles in major companies throughout the country/abroad, gaining experience in stage direction, conducting, and acting in musicals/plays, including principal roles with Broadway tours. Performing in many shows, he shared the stage with Robert Goulet, Sheryll Milnes, Placido Domingo, Samuel Ramey, and more, with prominent companies worldwide, including the role of Sweeny Todd under the direction of Bruce Beresford. After retiring to Lago Vista in 2003, he began running a small Art School, where Barbara Graham joined him in coaching performing arts. From that they co founded what became LTMT. In Lago he has appeared in roles with LVP and LTMT, is the Director of the Hill Country Singers, and is the Music Director for Lakeside Christian Fellowship Church.

Lisa is excited to return to the North Shore in this classic journey of self-discovery. Her most recent credits include "Sorry! Wrong Chimney"(Natalie Weldon), "Sound of Music" (Frau Schmidt, Sister Bertha, Margaretta & Sophia U/S), and "Mary Poppins"(Miss Andrew). Much love to Tim, Devin, and Aidan for their support.

Maya, a recent graduate at LVHS, has been performing on stage since the age of 6. Memorable roles include Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Flounder in The Little Mermaid Jr., Anna in Frozen Jr., and most recently Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda (Dance Captain). Maya has appeared in Lake Travis Music Theatre’s productions of Joseph, Peter Pan, Oklahoma, Annie (Annie), Hello Dolly (Ermengarde) and Mary Poppins. Maya has also enjoyed being part of the high school’s Viking Theater serving as drama club president performing in productions such as, The 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee, White Christmas, The Play that Goes Wrong & Seussical (Mayzie). She has also enjoyed competing in UIL One Act Play competitions in The Importance of Being Earnest, Black Snow and These Shining Lives. Maya is a coach at Arise Gym and will be attending Oklahoma City University this fall to pursue a BFA in acting. Maya would love to thank her family and directors for their constant support and encouragement along the way.

Summer Thatcher is a 7th grade student who has always had a passion for acting and entertaining! Rising Star's 2023 production of Willy Wonka Jr. was her first theatre production, playing the role of Veruca Salt. She was also Jane in the summer production of Mary Poppins! She loves to sing, dance and make people laugh! Summer is a ball of energy that puts on a heck of a performance each time she's on stage!

Meet George, the newest furry star to grace the stage as Toto in "The Wizard of Oz." This charming Yorkshire Terrier is barely 2 and ready to steal the spotlight. With a wag of his tail and a twinkle in his eyes, George is sure to capture hearts and bring joy to his audiences. Watch out for this pint-sized performer as he embarks on his exciting theatrical debut!

Cassie has been in all LTM’s productions, such as, Wendy in Peter Pan, Hodel in Fiddler in the Roof, Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly. With the Rising Stars, she has been Bell in Beauty & the Beast Jr., Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr., Jasmine in Aladdin Jr. She also has experience in commercials, film, editorial work & has been featured artist with Twilight Concerts.

After moving to Lago Vista seven years ago, Ruth was delighted to discover the arts community that exists here. She performed with LTMT in “Oklahoma” and as Mrs. Pugh in “Annie”. She also has been cast in several Lago Vista Players productions and is one of The Hill Country Singers. She loves being part of the Lago Vista community along with her husband Jerry.

Travis has been involved in fourteen LTMT musicals, starting as crew and then appearing on stage beginning with Oliver in 2011; he played Big Jule in Guys & Dolls; and Reb Mordcha in Fiddler. He has also appeared in Lago Vista Players productions, with the Hill Country Singers, and in church choirs and musicals. He is grateful to his kids for introducing him to the stage.

Andy Cox is proud to return to the stage with LTMT. He had a role in last summer’s production of Mary Poppins. Past theater credits include roles in Hello Dolly!, Postmortem, Arsenic & Old Lace, Exit the Body, Jack of Diamonds, Desk Set, See How They Run, Annie, Oklahoma, Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?, Assassins, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Grease, and My Fair Lady. He has also enjoyed singing with the Hill Country Singers and acting with the Lago Vista Players. Andy lives in Lago Vista with his husband and children.

Tim has been performing around the greater Austin area for ten years. He’s especially thrilled to have the opportunity to play this iconic role opposite his wife Lisa (Wicked Witch). Some favorite roles include Mamma Mia! (Harry) and Shrek (Shrek). Past LTMT roles: Mary Poppins (Mr. Banks), Annie (Warbucks), Oklahoma (Ali Hakim), Peter Pan (Hook), Joseph (Levi).

Eliel McKinnon, a Lago Vista High School graduate, is debuting with LTMT. For LVHS he appeared in White Christmas, The Play That Goes Wrong, Seussical, and Check Please. He's also competed in UIL productions Epic Proportions and These Shining Lives. Eliel thanks his friends, family, theatre directors, and especially his parents for their support.

Craig is thrilled to be back onstage at LTMT to perform with old friends and new. Craig has been seen as the Bank Chairman in Mary Poppins, El Gallo in The Fantastiks, Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard, and many others. Thank you to Barbara and the entire LTMT community for continuing to include me in your family. Much love and thanks goes out to Beau for his endless love and support.

Jonathan grew up in a suburb of Chicago and graduated with a BFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting from Northern Illinois University. He enjoyed acting with different companies and performing stand up around the city. Jon is happy to return to the stage and looks forward to many other productions.

Zach just finished 9th grade this year at Sterling Classical School. Zach began performing in church choir, then he participated in Zach North theater company before coming to LTMT for Matilda Jr.

Deijah will be a sophomore in high school and is ecstatic to be in her 5th LTMT musical. She has performed in many LTMT musicals including The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie, Willy Wonka Jr., and Mary Poppins. Deijah also appeared in Viking Theatre's fall production of Seussical as Mrs. Mayor, and the spring show Check Please as Kim. Alongside theater, she also loves singing, dancing and volunteering.

Brookelyn is an upcoming 8th grader at LVMS and is thrilled to participate in her third LTMT show. She recently appeared in LTMT’s production of Matilda. Brookelyn participated in LTMT's show Mary Poppins, the LVMS One Act Play, and loves playing sports such as volleyball and track. She wants to thank the cast and crew for the wonderful experience.

Mackenzie is excited to be a part of her first LTMT Summer production. She participated in the rising stars program as The Trunchbull in Matilda Jr, and The Candyman in Wonka Jr. She also has been a part of many LVHS theater productions such as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Betty Haynes (White Christmas), Louise Goldman (Epic Proportions), Max/Cecil (The One Act Play That Goes Wrong), Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical), and Catherine Wolfe Donohue (These Shining Lives.) Mackenzie is also the President of the LVHS Drama Club, and enjoys volunteering her time with the Lago Vista Leos and LV Players. She is so thankful for her Mom, Dad, sisters, brother, grandparents and friends for their endless support!

Mary has been with lake Travis music theater for 2 years and is excited to participate in wizard of oz! Mary has done the shows Matilda,lion witch and the wardrobe, Mary Poppins. And can't wait to continue with her theatre experiences.

Brookley is in the sixth grade at Lago Vista Middle School and has been fortunate to be a part of Lake Travis Music Theatre for six years. She has performed in The Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr., Matilda Jr., Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr. and Mary Poppins. Brookley is happiest when participating in musical theatre, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Cora finished sixth grade this year and is excited to be a part of The Wizard of Oz! She performed in previous LTMT shows including playing in Frozen Jr. (young Elsa), in Willy Wonka Jr. (Candyman Kid and Tango dancer), and in Matilda Jr. (the Cook, a schoolyard kid, Mum, and understudy to Mrs. Wormwood). She competed in the Middle School UIL One Act Play Competition. She is also a talented visual artist. She has won several UIL Awards in competition with our surround school districts for speaking, reading, listening and visual arts in multiple mediums. Cora loves to play her flute in band, sing, play soccer, and have new experiences.

Lucy is excited to be performing alongside family and friends in The Wizard of Oz! Lucy is a seventh grader at LVMS and has been performing with Lake Travis Music Theatre for six years. Her roles include middle Anna in Frozen Jr., Molly in Annie, and parts in Mary Poppins, Beauty & The Beast Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr., and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She also played Gretel in The Sound of Music with LVHS Viking Theatre. Lucy recently received the "Best Performer" award in the UIL middle school One Act Play competition. She loves theatre, singing, art, volleyball, and running. She also loves spending time with her family and friends.

Melanie has been acting and singing since childhood, receiving the "Outstanding Actor Award" at the state level for One Act Play competition, and in college she was part of the University of Minnesota’s Women’s Choir. Previously appearing in LTMT’s Annie (2013 & 2019), Joseph, and Hello Dolly & Mary Poppins, Melanie is thrilled to return to the LTMT stage. She also appeared in both Rising Stars’ productions of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in the role of the mother. Melanie enjoys playing the keyboard, kayaking and train running. Melanie loves being part of this theatre family with her daughters, Maya and Anya and husband Jose (tech).

Gina originally became involved with LTMT working on the set building team for Willy Wonka Jr., now she's excited to be on stage for the first time since middle school! Gina is a mother/dog mama, artist and lover of all things nature including hiking, camping and gardening.

Elizabeth Janson is a Culinary Arts Teacher at Lago Vista High School. She and her husband, Will have two daughters, Brookley and Jenna. This is Elizabeth’s first production to participate as a cast member in with Lake Travis Musical Theatre though she has worked on sets in several productions. She has been involved with LTMT through her daughter Brookley since 2018.

Mrs. Larkin is excited for her debut show with LTMT! Mrs. Larkin is a teacher at the wonderful LVMS. She enjoys adventuring, puzzles, playing music and singing in her community.

Angelica is so excited to be performing with LTMT for the first time and to finally be back on stage. She is a graduate from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a BFA in performing arts. She has worked as a youth theatre director for the past 2 years. She is most excited to share the stage with her daughter Avelyn!

In addition to being an Assistant Director for LTMT, Lisa is also President of the board for LV Players and enjoys roles in both organizations. Favorite roles include: Miss Hannigan in “Annie” (2013 & 2019), Bunny Watson in “Desk Set," Crane Hammond in “Exit the Body," and the iconic Birdwoman in "Mary Poppins." Lisa also sings with the Hill Country Singers and Lakeside Christian Fellowship, and is a full-time employee of LVISD.​ Lisa has also been Assistant Director for the Rising Stars program since its first production. She would like to thank her husband, Scott, for all his patience, love and support!

Anya is an incoming sophomore at LVHS and has been participating in theater since the age of 3. She has appeared in numerous Rising Stars productions including Beauty & the Beast Jr., Aladdin Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Frozen Jr. Willy Wonka Jr., and most recently “Ms Honey” in Matilda Jr., as well as appearing in the many of LVHS Viking Theatre productions, including this year’s production of Seussical (Jojo). Anya has also appeared in the LTMT productions of Joseph, Peter Pan, Oklahoma, Annie, Hello Dolly, and Mary Poppins. Anya played Matilda in Matilda Jr., with Rising Stars in 2021 and on the stage at LTMT’s 2021 Masquerade Ball. She also participated in the LVMS One Act Play, where she was awarded “All-Star Cast” for her role as Lucy in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Anya is on the drumline in the LVHS marching band and is also a 2024-2025 Viking cheerleader. Anya enjoys playing basketball, pole-vaulting, and tennis.

Nicole is delighted for her first performance with LTMT. She has a deep love and appreciation for the performing arts. Dancing on stage with her two daughters Mary and Brookelyn, has made this new experience a sweet blessing.

Karin is excited to be stepping on stage for the first time ever in a musical theater production! Originally from the far western suburbs of Chicago, she moved to Lago Vista in 2019. A lover of dancing and singing, she began dancing at the age of 3 and went on to study dance at Columbia College in Chicago for a year and a half. After watching her daughter Dana run sound for the high school theater and assist with sound for LTMT past shows, she decided to take a leap and join her for some fun on stage! She is also a photographer and can often be found at local venues photographing Austin musicians/bands to help support and promote them. She is looking forward to this show and to begin building her musical theater resume!

Angela is thrilled to return to the stage for The Wizard of Oz. After an 18-year hiatus, she made her LTMT stage debut last summer in Mary Poppins. She has a long history with LTMT, volunteering and supporting her kids in summer stock and Rising Stars productions. Currently serving as LTMT Board President, she is excited to bring her passion and energy back to the stage.

Sarah is excited for the opportunity to bring her love of dancing, choreographing and costuming to the stage in The Wizard of Oz. She previously choreographed the Snow Chorus in Frozen Jr and the German dance in Willy Wonka Jr. for Rising Stars. The most special and exciting part of this performance is that she gets to do it alongside her two daughters - Lily and Ellie.

Emerson is a sophomore at Sterling Classical School. She is thrilled to appear in Wizard of Oz, just as she always had a love for the arts, especially performing. Her previous performances were Beauty and the Beast Jr., All that Jazz (with Hill Country Singers), Holka Polka (Lago Vista Players workshop), The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie, The Sound of Music (LVHS), Aladdin Jr., Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Mary Poppins, and Matilda Jr.

Nicholas joined the LTMT stage in Peter Pan (as John) and has been in numerous LTMT, Rising Stars, and LVHS Viking Theatre productions since. Memorable roles include Kurt in The Sound of Music, Omar in Aladdin Jr. and Neleus in last years Mary Poppins. At 19 years old, he has made a name for himself on TikTok, gaining over 2 million followers, and was voted LVHS 2021 Homecoming King. Nicholas also studies at The University of Arizona, majoring in theater.

Ann is a UT graduate with a Music Education degree and has been a choir director for several churches over the years in the Austin area. She was bitten by the musical theatre ""bug"" in 2016 and has loved it ever since. Enjoy the show and follow the Yellow Brick Road to a land of enchantment with wonderful and amazing characters!

Lisa is honored and filled with gratitude to be a part of LTMT’s summer production of The Wizard of Oz. This is Lisa’s first performance on stage and is joined by her husband, Danny Grant and her daughter, Leona Grant. Lisa enjoys spending time with family, singing, yoga, and traveling.

Maya West has been part of many Rising Stars and Lake Travis Music Theatre productions. Her very first show being The Little Mermaid, and her most memorable role being Mrs. Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr. Her passion for theatre continues to grow and she’s always ready to take on whatever role is thrown at her.

This is Ed's first ever theatrical production. However, when you are born into a family in which your father is a rodeo clown, you are born to be an entertainer. Ed has performed as a clown, alongside his father (not in a rodeo though), and has several years of experience as a hand and rod puppeteer (Muppets). Now that Ed has retired from the Marines, soon retiring from the Austin Fire Department, and is no longer serving as the Mayor of Lago Vista, he is looking to become more involved in theatre.

Roy is thrilled to return to the LTMT stage after last performing in Hello, Dolly! Roy has had the privilege of appearing in a handful of LVP shows including recent performances in Wild Dust and Postmortem as well as designing and building sets. Roy would like to thank his beautiful wife Nancy for her love, support and vocal coaching, and also thank the many people who work behind the scenes to make live theater happen in Lago Vista.

Danny is thrilled to be a part of LTMT’s Wizard of Oz along with his wife and daughter. This is his first time on stage since high school. Danny is a professional artist specializing in still life and portrait painting. He teaches Art at Valor North Austin and Figure Drawing at Atelier Dojo. Besides singing and painting Danny loves spending time with his family outside.

Max’s passion for performing started when he was just a toddler, he would choose to watch musical’s over cartoons, his pretend play always involved acting roles from musicals and Broadway shows. His 1st performance was at the YMCA when he was kindergartner, then came various theater camps. Max took on challenging roles from the start, he played Alice at the Los Altos Stage company theater at the park adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. But Max’s most impressive work was performing in the Jack and the Beanstalk at the Children’s Fairyland amusement Park in Oakland where he received over 50 hours of performing arts training with professional artists and educators, and performed for park attendees in a total of 36 shows. Max went on to also perform at the park’s Christmas show and was in this year's Rising Star's Matilda Jr.

Jude is 15 and a sophomore at LVHS. Jude has always been an entertainer and loves to make people laugh. He has been with LTMT in previous years having been in Beauty and the Beast Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., and Matilda jr.

Jaxon Morton is a soon to be 5th grader. He was last seen onstage as Scar in Lion King. He previously starred as Nigel in LTMT’s production of Matilda. Other notable productions include Summer Stock Austin’s award winning production of Wizard of Oz (City Father), Seussical (Horton) and 101 Dalmatians (Roger). He would like to thank his voice teacher Jillian Brackett for their support. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Juniper was destined to perform. Since her first lead role in her preschool performance at 4 in which she singlehandedly kept the show from going off the rails, (ask her to tell the story) she has taken every opportunity that arose to be on stage. She most recently was able to bust the audience's ear drums as Lavender in "Matilda". She is very grateful to her mother.

Lazarus is thrilled to perform as the Munchkin Barrister in The Wizard of Oz. Lazarus has shone in other LTMT shows in roles including Bruce in Matilda Jr., Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr., and parts in Frozen Jr., Aladdin Jr., and The Little Mermaid Jr. Offstage, he enjoys playing baseball and basketball and spending time with his family.

Emmett is excited for his first theater performance! He enjoys singing, dancing, parkour and reading.

Wesley is thrilled to be performing in his second LTMT production. This is Wesley’s fifth time participating in a musical theater production, having performed as Nemo in “Nemo Jr.” most recently in Spring 2024. Other productions include "Frozen Jr.", "Moana Jr.", and “Madagascar Jr.”. Wesley enjoys swimming, singing, and drawing/illustrating in his spare time.

Henry is a fourth grader and this is his third theatrical performance with LTMT. Henry was an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr. and a soloist in Broadway Bound singing “Where is Love?”.Henry loves to sing, read, swim, play violin and perform!

T.J. is a sweet and funny young man, giving life to every character he portrays. He is excited to be a member of the lollipop guild this summer.

Atlas is 7 years old, and in 2nd grade. This is his 1st performance with LTMT. His stage debut was Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, in Minnesota. When he's not on stage, he loves to dance, sing, play soccer, and piano. He is also working on building a 3D printing business.

Llewellyn began appearing on stage at a very early age and continues to grow in his stage presence and ability. He was recently featured in a dream role in the Jr. Rising Stars Production of "Broadway Bound" as the Artful Dodger from "Oliver". He also plays football and has a passion for acquiring deep wisdom.

Scout Henderson just completed 5th grade at LVIS. She played Matilda in the Rising Stars production of Matilda Jr. in spring of 2023. She previously played Veruca in Willy Wonka Jr. and Little Anna in Frozen Jr. with Rising Stars. Last summer she performed in LTMT’s Mary Poppins.

Avelyn is excited to be performing in her second show with LTMT, her first being Amanda Thripp in the last production of Matilda Jr. Some of her credits include Oaken in Frozen Jr., Molly in Annie jr, Pearl in Finding Nemo Jr., and Lavender in Matilda Jr. When she is not singing and dancing, you can find her enjoying tennis, spending time with her family and making everyone around her laugh!

Emma has been enchanted by musical theater since infancy. From humming show tunes before she could speak to starring in Broadway Bound and other productions like Matilda Jr. (as Eric), Willy Wonka Jr. (as an Oompa Loompa), and in the Frozen Jr. pre-show, she captivates her audiences. She is excited to show off her love of dance as a lullaby league munchkin in Wizard of Oz!

Leona Grant dreams of being an actress and is super excited to perform in this summer’s Wizard of Oz with her parents! This is Leona’s third performance with LTMT. Prior to this she participated in the Rising Stars Willy Wonka and Matilda. Leona loves singing, acting, dancing and spending time with her friends.

Zoe started acting with LTMT at 5 years old. She is most happy when she’s on the stage. Zoe previously performed in LTMTs productions of Aladdin Jr., Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Matilda Jr., and also appeared in last summer's Mary Poppins. She loves to dance, sing and cheer. She has been taking courses with Zach Theater for a few years. Her dream is to perform on Broadway, and in 2022 she got to attend her first on Broadway show in NYC. In 2024 she got to attend Wicked at Bass Hall, and is set to attend Frozen in June. Living her best theatrical life!

Bryce is excited to be cast as a Munchkin in the Wizard of Oz, his second theatrical production. He previously played Oliver in LTMT’s Broadway Bound. He loves being on stage, singing and dancing. Bryce also enjoys learning, art and being outdoors.

Witt, a 7-year-old 2nd grader at Lago Vista Elementary, has been a whirlwind of dancing and singing since he was 4. His passion for the performing arts is undeniable, often resulting in non-stop performing at home from sunup to sundown. Witt's enthusiasm and dedication have shone in every role he's taken, including his recent performance in Broadway Bound. In The Wizard of Oz, Witt is excited to bring his energy to the role of a Munchkin. Witt looks forward to sharing his love for the stage with the audience and continuing his journey as a budding artist.

Charlotte is an incoming fifth grader, and this is her second theatrical performance. She performed in Broadway Bound as Annie, an orphan and the ensemble. She is excited to have the opportunity to be on stage as a munchkin in this production. She loves singing, soccer, and spending time with family and friends.

Joy is a 4th grader at LV Elementary and the first of her family to participate in theater. She found her passion in theater when she participated in Broadway Bound last year. Joy feels right at home on stage, where her bright personality can shine! She is excited to continue her theater journey and set an example for young kids like herself!

Jon-Tyler is a soon to be 2nd grader. This is his first production with LTMT. He was previously seen in Once as Girl’s younger brother and Seussical as a Who. He would like to thank his theatre girls at Glenn for their support. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Penelope is a 3rd grader at LVES. Her first performance will be as a Munchkin this summer and she is very excited to be part of the team!

Ellie is 8 years old and excited to join her mom and sister for her first summer musical with LTMT and perform as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. She previously performed with the Rising Stars in Broadway Bound, pre-show in Frozen Jr. and as an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka Jr. She loves singing, dancing, volleyball and otters.

Lily is 11 years old and The Wizard of Oz is her second summer musical and her 7th performance with LTMT. Her previous roles include ensemble in Mary Poppins, Matilda Jr, Willy Wonka Jr, Frozen Jr, Aladdin Jr, and Little Mermaid Jr. She loves singing and dancing on stage (especially when she gets to perform with her family) and looks forward to many more performances!