The rich theatrical tradition continues at Becker High School as the cast and crew of the fall musical “The Wizard of Oz” are preparing for an opening night that is fast approaching.

 

Directed again by Joe Rand, with musical direction by Renee Fletcher and set design by rich Kimmerle, theatre-goers can expect the usual high standard of musical and visual excellence when the curtain rises Friday, Dec. 11.

 

Tickets are on sale now for the three-day run, which will feature performances at 7 p.m.  Fri., Dec. 11, a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show Sat., Dec. 12, and a closing 2 p.m. matinee Sun., Dec. 13.   Prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students, senior citizens and active military I.D. holders, and are available on-line at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=59514.  The remaining tickets will on sale in the Performing Arts Center lobby at BHS prior to each show.

 

Dorothy, Megan Graftaas; Aunt Em, Frannie Bowles; Uncle Henry/Mayor, Ethan Quill; Zeke/Lion, Justine Kimmerle; Hickory/Tin Man, William Schendel; Hunk/Scarecrow, Charlie Robeck; Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch, Evie Meidt; Professor Marvel/Wizard, Evan Schafer; Glinsa, Sarenity Klein; General, Corey Christiansen; Guard, Brendan Potter; Coroner, Nathaniel Hed; Barrister, Hayley VanZee; City Father 1/Crow 1, Alaina Nelson; City Father 2/Crow 2, Mikayla Hiltner.  Lollipop Guild: TG 1/Tree 1, Carly Pruszinske; TG 2/Tree 2, Sam Pounds; TG 3/Tree 3, Emily Krogstad; Fiddler Tree, Gabrielle Proefrock; Braggart Tree, Laura Niday; Teacher 1/Crow, Noelle Swanson; Teacher 2/Crow 3, Bridget Bucholz.  Lullabye League: T1/Crow, Cassie Lenneman; T2/Tree, Jessica Hechrl; T3/Crow, McKenzie Bursch; Oz Man 1, McKenzie Tollefson; Oz Man 2, Heather Sanders; Oz Woman 1, Lexi Raichle; Oz Woman 2, Maddie Diemert; Nikko, Michelle Johnson; Jitterbug, Erika Soyring.  Ensemble: Karly Kowalsky; Amber Vogl; Elizabeth Moeller; Belinda Edling; Emma Tweten; Maci Salvevold; Victoria Gibson; Kalley Goebel; Allyna Storms; Allison Chartier; Keli Lumley; Faith Zinken; Sierra Dvorak; Sierra Hietala; Kendra Gorman; Grace Jacobson; Jarrod Favilla; Sierra Vilmo; Ian Kimmerle; Carolyn Lyon and Kaitlyn Woehrle.