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The Wiz

Thu, 8 Dec 2005, 07:25 pm
Walter Plinge7 posts in thread
"The Wiz" is being shown at laycock st theatre 0n th 17-21st of january...this is a must see!!
if u loved the "Wizard of Oz" u will no dout love "The Wiz"..
the talented kids of Gosford Musical Society(GMS) with director Chris Walker (Guys and Dolls), musical director Kasey Mackenzie (Adelaide in Guys and Dolls & Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz) and choreographer Marni Webb have created a version that im sure will will leave u wanting more..
cast include Jessica Vickers as Dorothy..Zach Smith as Lion..Jordan Flemming as Tinman..Murrie Harris as Scarecrow..Aaron Taylor as The Wiz...Maddy Swan as Glinder and Kate Mackenzie as Evillene..
No dout some of the best talent on the coast..
with Michael Jackson playing the scarecrow in the original..u can imagin the fun vibe this show brings to the original story of the "Wizard of Oz"..
tickets are selling fast (great christmas pressie) :)

Re: The Wiz

Wed, 1 Mar 2006, 08:59 pm
Walter Plinge
hey all, its now the eve of the next show,... and before we leave the wiz behind, just wanted to say another big thankyou to the awesome production team of wiz.... Marns, Chris, Kasey n Callum, thank you for all the awesome fun and laughs. heapsa great friends n memories. Jess V, you were absolutly mazing! great job girl, your gonna go far! Muz, again, another fantasic performance, even better knowing that as ur only just startin, you are only gonna get better n better man! Jordan, you are the best.... seriously! to aaron, kate, lara, gosden, maddy, em, jess you guys were all terrific. thank you for making this one of the best shows gms has ever seen! hope to work with you all again soon!!!!!!! see ya at auditions! zach

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The WizWalter Plinge8 Dec 2005
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