AGES
2-7+
A classic tale that has been entertaining audiences for ages. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and even munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz.
Michael Richards (Tin Man) is so excited to be taking this journey with you! He recently received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Michigan University. Shortly after, he made the big move to NYC and here we are! Select regional credits include: Anything Goes, Escape to Margaritaville, Groundhog Day, Eurydice, and Rock of Ages. He gives the biggest thank you to his family, friends, teachers, and collaborators, who have given him endless support. Enjoy the show!
Kiera Welsome (Dorothy Gale) is so excited to be traveling over the rainbow! She has most recently been seen Off-Broadway in multiple productions with FunikiJam World Music Theatre Co. Other credits include performing at regional theatres and her first National Tour, performing in four different musicals with “Stars Within Reach.” @kierawelsome KieraWelsome.com
Laura Jeanne Portera (Dorthy - Cover) is also appearing in Vital Theatre Company's Fancy Nancy The Musical. Other recent acting credits include The Polar Express, Bridgerton The Experience, Peter and the Starcatcher, Violet and Shrek The Musical. Laura would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support. Instagram: @bluzeyo123 www.laurajportera.com
Michael Schloegl (Director/Choreographer) is one of the founding members of Vital Theatre Company. His original show, Three Bears and A Babe, started the first Vital childrens theatre season. He works regionally and internationally as a director-choreographer (Chicago, Footloose, Grease, Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia!, Nunsense 2) Michael is also a costume designer, playwright, and a childrens book author/illustrator. His original writing credits include: Its Up In the Air!, Calling All Toys, The Chrismouse Story and the school musical touring show, History Time Henry. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe in shows such as: West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Will Rogers Follies, and A Chorus Line. As a theatre educator, he directs musical theatre shows and master classes for students throughout the New York tri state area and Canada.
