Local kids perform in Wizard of Oz
Posted 8/16/02

Over 70 local children will take the stage this weekend along with two professional actors in Prairie Fire Childrenís Theatreís original musical production of "The Wizard of Oz."

Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Milaca High School Dahlager Theatre. Tickets are available at the door: $3 for adults, $1 for children and seniors.

Featuring original music and script by Daniel Nordquist with set and costume design by Deborah Pick, "The Wizard of Oz" continues Prairie Fire Childrenís Theatreís tradition of presenting classic tales as youíve never seen them done before.

Based on L. Frank Baumís classic American fairy tale, Prairie Fireís version is set in contemporary America at the beginning, and it is from there that the tornado takes Dorothy over the rainbow to Oz. Prairie Fire Theatre professionals Amanda Rabideau and Tina Schultz will play the roles of The Wicked Witch of the West and The Scarecrow, as well as directing the production.

The local cast features: Makayla Swanson, Kalie Lindahl, Chelsie Othoudt, Katie Archibald, Morgan Burns, Amaron Dohm, Marshal Ash, Deanna Christianson, Krista Philaya, Lindsey Philaya, Chloe Chambers. Lauren Harting, Deidre Hathaway, Ayla Spry, Kennedy Dohm, Bronte Dohm, Cedar Larson, Kendra Maalis, Jessica Sikkink, Sam Hemmerich, Miranda Rawley, Jonah Rawley, Jordan Ploeger, Chase Jenney, Karly Schumacher, Kodi Johnson, Anna Swanson, Tyler Haugen, Tyler Bemboom, Marissa Byrd, Michaela Byrd, Ashley Bowerman, Mattie Bowerman, Alexander Peterson, Emily Farmer, David Farmer, Rosemary Ash, Mercede Hanson, Megan Olson, Kullyn Vance, Jonee Vance, Josie Vance, Jesse Tyler, Leah Christiansen, Annie Rudlong, Colton Graham, Whitley Larsen, Sarah Fritz, Hope Hennessey, Brittany Hathaway, Alex Johnson, Alex Peterson, Tara Berkland, Noah Gahm, Taija Barnett and Carl Cronin.

Pre-show performers include: Spencer Slade, Bobbi Jo Gave, Claire Larson, Kaitlin Otterson, Mary Beuoy, Orianna Scherer-Wojahn, A.J. Scherer-Wojahn, Katie Boyle, Halle Chambers, Nadesha Dohm, Nick Riebel, Jacob Riebel, Katie Riebel, Brandon Ruis, Nathan Hathaway, Audrey Jo Buturian-Larson, Leif Larson, Nicole Maalis, Malayna Sikkink, Alexandra Ploeger, Zoey Katke, Aaron Moscho, Jesa Spry, Jacob Olson, Dillon Weston and Charlotte Bocian.

The Prairie Fire Theatre residency is being sponsored by Milaca Community Education and the Milaca Elementary Enrichment Team PTA. This residency is made possible in part by a grant from the East Central Regional Development Commission and the East Central Arts Council with funds provided by the Minnesota State Legislature.

For more information, contact MEET PTA at 983-2068 or Prairie Fire Theatre, Box 82, Barrett, MN 56311, (320) 528-2596.