The Wizard of Oz Cast

Dorothy-Madison Howe; Scarecrow-Sami Millerick; Tinman-Robert Roach; Cowardly Lion-Christian Roach; Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch-Maddy Kurnik; Auntie Em-Sarah Rose; Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz-Riley Wagner; Uncle Henry-Danny Kozmon; Zeke-Davis Kroll; Hickory-Emma Thornton; Betty, Crow #3, Guard-Julia Lawson; Glinda-Kirsten Ward; Mayor-Joseph DiBiaso; Coroner/ Winkie General- Zachary Cudjoe; Barrister- Erica Morelli; Jitterbug, Ozian Dancer, Nikko, Poppy, Munchkin Dancer, Tree- Zoe Reid; Ozian, Crow #1, Poppy-Brianna Wood; Ozian, Crow #2, Poppy-Rhianna Rosale; Munchkin Dancer, Poppy, Tree, Jitterbug, Ozian-Arianna De Leon; Jitterbug, Munchkin Dancer, Tree, Ozian Dancer-Kendall Raymond; Wicked Witch Body Double-Elah Herron; Chorus: Munchkins, Ozians, Poppies, Winkies: Lucas Courtemanche, Zachary Cudjoe, Sarah Rose, Mackenzie Murphy, Julia Clough, Makayla Bloom, Abigail Ambos, Amani Soulds, Sydney Sirica, Arianna De Leon, Danny Kozmon, Davis Kroll, Emma Thornton, Elah Herron, Lucy Vaccarelli; Stage Manager: Maddie McAuliffe; Stage Crew: Anna Beresford, Sarah Lindquist, Sofia Perugini, Riley Skarupa, Lucy Vaccarelli

Daniel, known as Danny in the Drama Club, is a senior who has been with the Drama Club for 4 years, starting with Penny Dreadfuls in 2018. He has fulfilled many roles, from being a police officer and a frog, to even being the stage crew manager. After high school, Danny intends to continue his education at the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut to become a neurologist and a psychologist. He would like to thank his friends and family for always coming to his shows to support him, Mr. Mazz for making all this magic happen to begin with, and the whole drama club family for all the lasting and enjoyable memories he made.

Maddy is a senior and is very excited to be back on stage for the last time! Her list of productions includes Cinderella, Charlotte’s Web (Goose), Matilda (Lavender), the Monologue Mashup (Tillie), the Broadway SRO, Alice in Wonderland (Tweedledee), and finally the Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch of the West). She is looking forward to finally perform after a long break from the stage, and she would like to dedicate this year’s performance to her family, Mr. Mazz, Mr. Simpson, Mr. G, Mrs. Nyerick, and the former cast of Matilda.

Sarah is a senior and has loved her four years in drama! She has performed in Penny Dreadfuls (Bottleneck), Pippin (Berthe), Charlotte’s Web (Wilbur), The Monologue Mashup (St. Joan), and Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts). She has also done a lot behind the scenes working with sets and special effects over her four years. Sarah would like to thank Mr. Mazz, Mr. G, Mrs. Nyerick, Mr. Simpson, Ryan V., her family, and all her fellow seniors for the best four years!

Sami Millerick started her theater career four years ago and has loved every minute of it. She has been in shows such as Penny Dreadfuls (Calvin), Cinderella (ensemble), Pippin (ensemble), Charlottes Web (Fern), Matilda (Matilda), Monologue Mashup, Broadway SRO, Out of the Blue (Rory), Alice in Wonderland (Alice), and she is very excited to end her St. Paul Drama career with Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). Sami will be continuing her theater journey at Sacred Heart University next fall. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and being the best audience, as well as Mr. Mazz for growing her love for theater and teaching her everything she knows!

Robert Roach is a senior and extremely excited to play the Tinman in this year’s musical! He has done productions at SPCHS since freshmen year and is excited to end his time here with his first lead. The SPCHS drama program has been a highlight of his time here and would like to thank all his friends who have made his senior year so great. He would like to give a thanks to all the family and friends that came to support and a special acknowledgment to his “sunrise” for all the memories they have and will make before he leaves for college.

Sydney is a senior and relatively new to drama but not to the stage. She has performed tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and pointe for 15 years. She was a member of this fall’s production of Alice in Wonderland (Alice’s sister, ensemble) and is looking forward to her performance in the Wizard of Oz (City Father, Lullaby Leaguer, Ozian citizen). Sydney would like to thank Mr. Mazz for his guidance and her family and friends for their love and support.

Riley is extremely happy to be a part of this year’s Wizard of Oz production. From Charlotte’s Web (Stage Crew) during Sophomore year to Alice in Wonderland (Knave of Hearts) during early-Senior year, Riley is excited to take on the challenge of the Great and Powerful Oz! Outside of drama, Riley likes to read light novels, play video games, hang out with friends, and watch his favorite YouTubers and Anime. Riley would like to thank all of his friends in and outside of drama, his parents, and the Chess Club Triumvirate, all of whom have helped him get through the various hurdles that have been thrown his way this year.