The Wizard of Oz
Friday, March 15 • 7 pm (Sold Out!)
Saturday, March 16 • 7 pm (Sold Out!)
Sunday, March 17 • 2 pm (Sold Out!)
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Friday, March 22 • 7 pm (Sold Out!)
Saturday, March 23 • 11 am (Sold Out!)
Saturday, March 23 • 3 pm (Sold Out!)
Thank you for a wonderful show!
We’ll see you in 2026!
We’re off to see the Wizard! Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. The beloved tale in which Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl, travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Brought to you by Messiah’s Glory Players Theater Company, this musical adventure features the iconic musical score from the film, sure to captivate audiences of all ages!
Reserve your tickets today! Click here to buy online, through TicketLeap. Or buy tickets with check or credit card in person at Messiah Church Tuesday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm. Accessible seating is only available by purchasing in person, by emailing GloryPlayersOz@gmail.com, or by calling the church office at (763) 473-6968 Tuesday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm.
Tickets are $20 for adults ages 13 and up, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and preschoolers ages 4 and under are free. The show is best enjoyed by ages 6 and up, but all ages are welcome. All theatergoers, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Performances run March 15-17 and 22-23. This performance has a run time of about 2 hours, plus a 15-minute intermission.
The Wizard of Oz is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals: www.concordtheatricals.com. Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros: written by L. Frank Baum; music and lyrics by Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, and Herbert Stothart.
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Be an Oz Sponsor
Help fund our spring musical, The Wizard of Oz, with an individual or business sponsorship. All donations offset production costs, making it possible to bring this show to life! To become an Oz Sponsor:
- Click here to donate online
- Mail or drop off your donation check to the church office on Sundays or during church office hours (Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm and Friday 9 am-12 pm). Please make checks payable to “Messiah Church” and indicate “Oz Sponsor” in the memo.
The theater program at Messiah is an essential part of our community outreach and the life of our church, and we are so grateful for your support! Questions? Contact Joy Ann Harmon, show director, at jharmon@messiahchurch.org or (763) 473-6968 ext. 113.
The Wizard of Oz Cast
Dorothy: Amy Teawalt (Understudy: Rebecca Morgan*)
Scarecrow: Ed Miska (Understudy: Kari Brunsting)
Tin Man: Max Richter
Lion: Jesse Carlson
Wicked Witch of the West: Sami Tierney (Understudy: Jane Gossard)
Glinda the Good Witch: Amy Madson
Toto: Frankie
Professor/Wizard of Oz: Dave Eckenrode
Uncle Henry: Alan Dewey
Aunt Em: Kari Stern
Dancing & Singing Trees: Kari Brunsting, Rebecca Morgan, Kari Stern
Poppies: (adults) Mary Jo Morales, Rebecca Morgan, Kathy Rosenow; (children) Marissa Brunsting, Cassie Dols, Sloan Gagne, Elizabeth Gossard, Ainsley Nemitz, Keira Richards, Annabel Thompson
Munchkins
Mayor of Munchkin Land: Jane Brilley Gossard
Coroner of Munchkin Land: Dave Eckenrode
Barrister of Munchkin Land: Kari Stern
Lullaby League: Emma Baker, Abigail Myers, Annabel Thompson
Lollipop Guild: Kaia Brunsting, Tryg Decker, Leo Funk
Munchkins: (adults) Andy Boese, Katie Carlson, Alan Dewey, Susan Filicicchia, Laurie Guy, Mark Guy, Lorie Hoekstra, Paul Hoekstra, Mary Jo Morales, Rebecca Morgan, Kathy Rosenow, Patti Scheveck, Paul Stone, Bruce Strachota, Sherry Wilhelm; (children) Sloan Gagne, Elizabeth Gossard, Sydney Schroeder
Emerald City Ozians
Beauticians for Dorothy: Kari Brunsting, Laurie Guy
Beauticians for Scarecrow: Lorie Hoekstra, Rebecca Morgan
Polishers for Tin Man: Susan Filicicchia, Jane Brilley Gossard, Paul Hoekstra
Manicurists for Lion: Katie Carlson, Kari Stern
Emerald City Guard: Andy Boese
Ozians: (adults) Katie Carlson, Alan Dewey, Susan Filicicchia, Mark Guy, Mary Jo Morales, Rebecca Morgan, Kathy Rosenow, Patti Scheveck, Paul Stone; (children) Emma Baker, Kaia Brunsting, Tryg Decker, Leo Funk, Elizabeth Gossard, Abigail Myers, Sydney Schroeder, Annabel Thompson
Witch’s Guards: Andy Boese, Alan Dewey, Paul Hoekstra, Paul Stone, Bruce Strachota
Monkey Captain “Nikko”: Tryg Decker
Flying Monkeys: Kaia Brunsting, Marissa Brunsting, Elizabeth Gossard, Keira Richards, Kenzie Richards
* Rebecca will be performing as Dorothy at the 11 am performance on March 23
The Wizard of Oz Orchestra
Conductor: Emily D.H. Olson
Piano/Keyboard: KT Thompson
Drums: Chris Porter
Percussion: Shari Durdin
Trumpets: Eric Elert, Liam Green
Clarinet/Sax: Kathleen Roehm
Flute: Becca Michaelson
Violin: Kenneth Schuster
Viola: Thomas Plante
Cello: Haley Rafferty
Bass: Andy McClure
The Wizard of Oz Production Team
Director, Music Director & Producer: Joy Ann Harmon
Co-Director & Choreographer: Grace Aiello
Rehearsal Pianist: KT Thompson
Stage Manager: Nikki Christensen
Sets Team
Set Designers: Dan Schultz, Bob Stangler
Scenic Artist: Peter Mathews
Sets Crew: David Ching, Mike Essen, Jeff Jaeger, Paul Lohse, Ginny Mathews, Clyde Stedman
Props: Jane Brilley Gossard
Stage Coordinators: Katie Carlson, Patti Scheveck
Stage Crew: Kari Brunsting, Katie Carlson, Henry Funk, Mark Guy, Lorie Hoekstra, Kathy Rosenow, Mark Scheveck, Patti Scheveck, Sydney Schroeder, Linda Seaton, Bob Stangler
Costume Crew: Deb Fagre, Linda Lohse, Joan McNutt, Judi Mohr, Sharyn Resvick
Children’s Shepherdess: Andrea Richards
Dog Handlers: Kari Bastyr, Linda Seaton
Tech Team
Sound: Connor Snowdon, Keston Wright
Special Effects: LeAnne Hobbs, John Nox
Soundbytes: Ralph Estes
Lights: John Nox, Emma Petry, Bob Weideman
Presentation: John Harmon
Graphics: Tracy Ickes
Photographers: Nakyla Shinder, Bob Weideman
Marketing & Social Media: Jane Brilley Gossard, Tracy Ickes, Miranda Spence
Box Office: Gaye Christensen, Jane Brilley Gossard, Carolyn Loeffler, Sharyn Resvick, Julie Rothstein, Kay Schultz
Hospitality: Heather Felt
Glory Players Board of Directors: Grace Aiello, Alan Dewey, Jane Brilley Gossard, Denise Lutgen, Mary Jo Morales, Mary Sweet, Amy Teawalt