Loyola Blakefield Players Enchant Audiences with The Wizard of Oz
The Loyola Blakefield Players recently captivated audiences with their vibrant performances of The Wizard of Oz, bringing the timeless tale to life on stage. Performed across two weekends in March, the production showcased the talents of the school's theater troupe and guest performers, earning praise for its imaginative staging, colorful costumes, and spirited performances (see photos below).
Please join us in recognizing the following members of the cast and crew:
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Please join us in recognizing the following members of the cast and crew:
Main Characters:
Dorothy Gale - Chloe Clifton
Aunt Em - Avery Webb
Uncle Henry - Jacob Cloman '27
Zeke - Mateo Irazoqui '28
Cowardly Lion - Antonio Irazoqui '25
Hunk - Jaiden Elbert '26
Scarecrow - Kenny Tyler '25
Hickory - Matthew Marana '27
Tinman - Brayden Hicks '26
Almira Gulch - Lily Marinari
Wicked Witch of the West - Riley Reinhardt
Professor Marvel - Hunter Simms '25
Wizard of Oz - Lucas Trader-Perez '25
Glinda - Brooke Brotman
Supporting Characters:
The Tornado - Colin Donovan '28, Matthew Lacson '27, Megan McCormack, Liam Olaru '28, Juliana Salkini, Sydney Sharp
Toto (puppeteer) - Caleb Yates '31
The Citizens of Munchkin Land:
Mayor - Chris Bitar '28
Coroner - Seth DeCapite '27
Barrister - Daxton Cimino '29
Father's Guild - Jacob Braxton '29, Colin Gorsuch '31, Hugh McLain '29, Henry Zamcheck '31
Lollipop Guild - Matthew Butler '30, Declan Erdman '31, Spencer Haber '30, Colin McLain '31 Braggart - Matthew Marana '27
School Teachers - Natalie Heer, Abby Matino
Three Tots - Arianna Harris, Charlotte Kenney, Cecilia May
Villager - Avery Webb
Other Characters:
Three Apple Trees - Lily Marinari, Cecilia May, Megan McCormack
Three Crows - Natalie Heer, Abby Matino, Sydney Sharp
Poppies - Matthew Butler '30, Declan Erdman '31, Colin Gorsuch '31, Spencer Haber '30, Arianna Harris, Natalie Heer, Charlotte Kenney, Cecilia May, Colin McLain '31, Juliana Salkini, Sydney Sharp, Avery Webb, Henry Zamcheck '31
Snow - Lily Marinari, Abby Matino, Megan McCormack
Citizens of the Emerald City:
Door Keeper - Brett Goetz '27
Citizens - William Barker '29, Chris Bitar '28, Jacob Braxton '29, Daxton Cimino '29, Jacob Cloman '27, Seth DeCapite '27, Colin Donovan '28, Jaiden Elbert '26, Sean Francomano '28, Sebastian Haber '27, Arianna Harris, Natalie Heer, Mateo Irazoqui '28, Matthew Lacson '27, Matthew Marana '27, Lily Marinari, Abby Matino, Cecilia May, Megan McCormack, Hugh McLain '29, Liam Olaru '28, Juliana Salkini, Sydney Sharp, Cameron Teddy '28, Avery Webb, Henry Zamcheck '31
Winkies:
Winkie General - Hunter Simms '25
Winkies - William Barker '29, Sean Francomano '28, Sebastian Haber '27, Matthew Lacson '27, Matthew Marana '27, Cameron Teddy '28
Flying Monkeys:
Nikko, Commander of the Flying Monkeys - Liam Olaru '28 Flying Monkeys - Colin Donovan '28, Jaiden Elbert '26, Mateo Irazoqui '28
Jitterbugs: Jitterbugs - Natalie Heer, Lily Marinari, Abby Matino, Megan McCormack
Production Staff:
Stage Director/Set Design - Mr. Ric Chiapetta
Technical Director and Scenic Artist - Ms. Kelly Frazier
Choreography - Ms. Jill Katchko
Dance Captain and Munchkin's choreography - Ms. Lily Marinari
Costume Design - Ms. Kendra Shapanus
Stage Manager - Chris Bever '29
Assistant Stage Manager/Sound Board Operator - Jake Madden '28
Projections Operator - Bryce Glenn '29
Light Board Operator - Chris Duncan '27
Follow Spot Operators - Gus Heyl '29, George Fenhagen '29
Loaned Scenic Pieces and Props - Roland Park Country School and Gilman
School Stage Crew - Gavin Gerardo '28, Liam Hines '27, Matt Saleh '30, Cole Rohrbach '27
