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Cortland Repertory Theatre News - July 27, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

July 27, 2023

From: Cortland Repertory Theatre

CRT's FINAL 2023 SUMMER SHOW!

August 2 - 19
 
Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow to CRT’s own unique telling of this beloved tale!

Ever since the classic movie first delighted audiences in 1939, this glorious musical fantasy continues to thrill children and adults alike worldwide. Featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film, this timeless tale includes the Academy Award winning Over the Rainbow, plus Ding ****! The Witch Is Dead, If I Only Had a Brain, We're Off to See the Wizard, and more of your family’s favorites. It’s a heart warmer to kids of all ages and will to be a one-of-a-kind experience on our intimate stage!

By L. Frank Baum     
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg

Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

For tickets:
Call the CRT Box Office at 800-427-6160
or stop by CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson St. in Cortland
M-F 9:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays noon-6:00 PM
or order online 24/7 on our website's show page by clicking HERE

Conceived, co-directed and choreographed by
Matthew Couvillon and Joseph J. Simeone
Music Direction by Nicolas Guerrero

DESIGN / PRODUCTION TEAM

Scenic Design: Matthew Couvillon and Joseph J. Simeone
Puppetry design and construction: Matthew Couvillon and Joseph J. Simeone
Costume Design: Angie Andrea
Lighting Design: Eric Behnke
Sound Design: Lindsay Putnam
Properties Design: Taylor Barr
Technical Direction: Simone Scalici

Stage Manager: Melanie Ernst
Company Manager: Joshua Stenger
Assistant Stage Manager: Talene Pogharian

MEET THE CAST!

Sally Shaw
as
Dorothy Gale
(CRT debut!)

Mikey LoBalsamo
as
Professor Marvel, The Wizard, Ensemble
(...Orient Express, Unnecessary Farce, Kiss Me Kate, Hair)

Weston Pytel
as
Zeke, The Cowardly Lion, Ensemble
(...Orient Express, Hair,
Kiss Me Kate)
and CRT's 2023 Performing Intern Company!

Aubrey Alvino
as
Miss Gulch, Wicked Witch, Ensemble

Mia Caslowitz
as
Hunk, Scarecrow, Ensemble

Jessica Cerreta
as
Aunt Em, Glinda the Good Witch, Ensemble

Michael Hartman
as
Hickory, The Tin Man, Ensemble

Breanna Lemerise
as
Toto, Nikko,
Ensemble

Trevor Shingler
as
Uncle Henry, The Emerald Guard, Ensemble