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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.
Jackson Cline (Scarecrow) recently appeared in Vital's Pinkalicious. Off-Broadway: The Importance of Being Earnest. Other recent acting credits include The Polar Express, Schoolhouse Rock Live Too, At the Stroke of Midnight, Entr'acte, & Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Jackson also served as the Global Producer and a co-host of The Ensemblist podcast for six years. CAP21 graduate. Instagram: @all.that.jax. JacksonCline.com
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
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!
Jessica Sanzone (Glinda) so excited to be joining the Vital Theatre company for this production! She recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College, where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. Her most recent credits have been at performances at other NYC stages and Regional Theatres. She looks forward to traveling over the rainbow with you all! @Jessica.Sanzone www.jessicasanzone.com
David William Klak (The Cowardly Lion) (he/they) is so excited to be joining the Vital Theatre Company Crew as the Cowardly Lion! He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Michigan University in 2021 and has been enjoying living in NYC since July of 2022. Regional credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Spamalot, Hello, Dolly! , and Lend Me a Tenor. David gleefully looks forward to taking to share one of his all time favorite stories with all of you. @davidwilliamklak davidwilliamklak.com
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!
Jackson Cline (Scarecrow) recently appeared in Vital's Pinkalicious. Off-Broadway: The Importance of Being Earnest. Other recent acting credits include The Polar Express, Schoolhouse Rock Live Too, At the Stroke of Midnight, Entr'acte, & Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Jackson also served as the Global Producer and a co-host of The Ensemblist podcast for six years. CAP21 graduate. Instagram: @all.that.jax. JacksonCline.com
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
Francesca Endres (Stage Manager) is an NYC based performer and stage manager. Past stage management credits include: Cinderella: A Traditional English Panto (The Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Red Brass Dream Project (DanceBoissiere), Find Your Way (Women in Motion), and Free to Be (Elizabeth Troxler). She is very excited to follow the yellow brick with this wonderful team!
