A Back-Stage View: The Cast of the Wizard of Oz, Continued!

Supporting Actors and Chorus

by Vickie Butler

Photographs Vic Kirby & Laurie Pearce Bauer

Robert Hall (Doorman & Wizard’s Guard): Who knew he could make us cry,
laugh and fearful all in the same scene? Always centered and kind, a positive influence everyone.

Laurie Pearce Bauer (Munchkin Coroner, Polisher, Winged Monkey, Witch’s Guard):  

Is there anything she can’t do?  Singer, dancer, photographer, blogger, cover designer…

she made us look professional & elegant.

Hal Butler (Tough Kid, Door Keeper/Masseur, Witch’s Guard): A giant in pink pants…
who can ever forget?  A ready smile, a kind demeanor, a booming voice…went “wife-less” for months!

Rhoda Jacobs (Munchkin, Winged Monkey, Manicurist, Witch’s Guard, Martha): 
Her luminosity lights up the stage!  Character actress or a lead, Rhoda has a definite future in theater.

Gillian Herbert (Mayor, Cabbie, Witch’s Guard):  Great acting in whatever role…

also had terrific insights & solutions in making the play even better.

Nicola Newton (Barrister & Plastic Surgeon):  Took over a role and made it 

even better with her clear voice & confident presence.

Tom Carroll (Tough Kid, Door Keeper/Masseur, Witch’s Guard):  

A believable tough guy & guard with a heart of gold.  He was always there for us--
teasing the kids, hanging cords higher -- a full-fledged cast member.

Glenn Eige (Tough Kid & Witch’s Guard):  Came onto the cast just weeks ago but left us in awe
with his smile, consideration and work ethic…always arriving early with an offer of help!

Sylvia St.Clair (Munchkin & Manicurist):  Those legs, that figure…

a believable Munchkin beauty in that blue & sequined outfit!  

Silvio Baum (Todos):  Always polite, friendly…became a wonderful, believable dog during 

the five performances and part of the lighting crew with his bark!

Dulce McRoberts (Lullabye League & Nikko):  How could such a beautiful girl 

(inside and out) make such a scary face like Nikko’s? More than just an actress, 

Dulce always knew where to find anything that was missing.

Ella Park (Lullabye League, Horse of a Different Color, Winged Monkey):  

A prancing horse, a dancing girl, a scary monkey…she did it all.  

We’ll be watching this talented diva-in-waiting on stage for a long time.

Evelyn Velazquez (Lullabye League, Crow, Polisher):  Ballerina, crow and polisher…

intelligent, fun and graceful…she can’t wait to be on stage again and we can’t wait to have her!