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The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition Cast 1 - May 15 & 16, 2026

Spring Semester Production - May 2026
May 15, 2026 by
Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
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PROGRAM

By 

L. Frank Baum

With 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 on the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros

Friday, May 15th at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 16th at 1:30 or 4:30pm
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038

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CAST 

Zoey  

Dorothy 

Zoey is 13 and in 7th grade. She has been in multiple plays including 2 musicals at Ji-Eun Lee. Her favorite role so far has been Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, Jr. Off the stage, she enjoys painting, reading, and playing basketball. Zoey is absolutely thrilled to be Dorothy this weekend!


Sarah    

Aunt Em
Ozian/Emerald City Chorus 

We are excited to have Sarah on our stage this weekend!! Break A Leg! 

Rylan     

Uncle Henry / Tough Kid
Winkie / Ozian
Emerald City Chorus 

Rylan, age 14, is an 8th Grader at Mission Christian Academy in Fishers, IN. This is Rylan's 3rd show at Ji-Eun Lee Academy. He previously played Adam in Beetlejuice Jr. and Chad in Descendants the Musical. In Rylan's free time, he enjoys hiking with family at Indiana State parks and video gaming. Rylan is an avid reader and writer. He is currently expanding his fantasy world, Aangarn which will be featured in "The Keepers" book series he's currently writing.

 

Sebastian 

Hunk / Scarecrow 

Sebastian is 11 years old, and loves performing! Some of his favorite musical theater roles have been as Jeremy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Scar in The Lion King, Jr., and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, Jr. His loved his most recent theater experience, performing in A Christmas Story with the Civic Theater. He is very excited to start middle school this fall and is greatly looking forward to playing baritone in the band!

Charlie  

Hickory / Tin Man 

Charlie is excited to be playing the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz! She loves making people laugh, spending time with her dog Reggie, and getting lost in a good book. When she’s not at rehearsal, you can usually find her rewatching Gilmore Girls. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she has enjoyed being part of it!

Harry     

Zeke / Lion 

Harrison is in 6th grade at Skiles Test Elementary. He enjoys being in plays at the Switch Theater and is also on the Academic Team and in Robotics at Skiles Test.

Luna     

Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch  

Luna, age 13, has excelled at art in all forms--drawing, voice imitation, YouTube skits--for 11 of those years. While fairly shy in her day-to-day life, she comes fully out of her shell once she is on stage. She has an energy and light that audiences are attracted to. Outside of performing, she enjoys being with her friends or on her phone, and not in that order.

Frankie     

Toto 

This is Frankie’s 8th show at Ji-Eun Lee. When she’s not singing to musicals she’s busy writing her own stories, drawing, and playing with her pets. She loves the theater and hopes to continue on as she enters her 6th and final year at Forest Glen Spanish Immersion program next year. ¡Mucha Suerte!

Maddie C.    

Professor / Wizard of Oz 

Maddie, age 12, is a sixth grade student at Fall Creek intermediate. Maddie has been doing musical since the age of nine. She loves playing trombone and volleyball. Outside of sports and music, Maddie loves to do arts and crafts and hang out with friends.

Delaney M.   

Glinda 

Delaney is 12 and is in the sixth grade at Our Lady of Grace. This is Delaney’s 10th production and some of her favorite roles have included Veruca Salt, Matilda , Fiona and Alice. When Delaney is not performing on stage she enjoys cross country, baking, playing volleyball and spending time with friends. She’s excited to perform and hopes you enjoy the show!


Finley     

Munchkin 1 / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Finley Jordan kicked off her acting journey by diving into a local improv class, and the rest is history! She soon discovered musicals and has taken on unforgettable roles like Adventure Barbie, The Royalty Ancestor in The Addams Family, and even Olaf in Frozen. When she’s not dazzling on stage, Finley loves spending time with friends and going on a shopping spree, getting lost in a good book, and soaking up all the fun of 5th grade!

Charlotte 

Munchkin 2 / Guard
Apple Tree / Winkie / Ozian

Charlotte, age 9, is a shining 4th grader at FES, already lighting up the stage in her 12th production! Whether she’s singing her heart out, bringing characters to life through acting, or spiking a volleyball, Charlotte pours energy and joy into everything she does. She’s proud to be a member of both her school choir and the state honor choir, where her love of music truly shines.

Infinity   

Mayor / Jitterbug / Monkey

Infinity is an 8th grade homeschool student. She has taken piano for 8 years and took her first acting class in Chicago when she was three years old! When Infinity is not involved with music and theater, she likes to go shopping with her friends.

Anna     

Barrister / Jitterbug 
Monkey  

Anna is a 12 year old actress enjoying homeschooling as a 6th grader. Participating in VEX robotics, she and her team have gone to the State Competition twice (so far). Anna began playing the violin at age 5, and she has participated in violin lessons and theater at Ji-Eun Lee for almost 5 years. Her past roles include Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid and Tweedle Dum in Alice In Wonderland. She wants to make a shout out to her family who has supported her through their encouragement and love.

Maddie W.   

City Father 1 / Apple Tree Winkie / Ozian

Maddie is a 5th Grader at HIJH. This is her 13th production and her favorite roles have included Molly in Annie, Cat in the Hat in Suessical Musical and Edgar in Aristocats. Outside of the theater she likes tennis, ice skating and being with her friends.


Katie      

City Father 2
Jitterbug / Monkey

Katie enjoying singing, dancing, and acting! She has been dancing for over 13 years. Her favorite musical theatre roles have been Genie in Aladdin and Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians! When she isn't performing, she enjoys crafting!

June

Coroner / Jitterbug
Leader Winkie

June is 13 and homeschooled and enjoys playing basketball, writing music, singing, dancing, and has been doing musicals at JLMA since 2nd grade. She likes reading and memorizing dances and songs. She has been in the plays: Frozen, Finding Nemo, Seussical, Annie, and the Lion King.

Emilee 

Tot / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Emilee is in fourth grade at Skiles Test Elementary. She loves being in plays at the Switch Theater and is also involved in soccer and basketball.

Maya 

Tot / Cat 
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Maya, age 11, is a 6th grader at Clay Middle School. She is playing the flute in band this year. She has an interest in performing and this is her first performance. In her free time she likes to draw, paint, write stories, play on the trampoline, and spend time with her friends.


Hadley      

Tot /  Apple Tree
Winkie / Ozian
Emerald City Chorus 

Hadley, age 12, is a sixth grade student at Mt Vernon Intermediate School. When she’s not enjoying theater, she spends her time playing volleyball, serving at church, swimming and traveling with her family. The Wizard of Oz marks her sixth show and she is excited for many more to come!


Savannah     

Tough Kid / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Savannah, age 12, is a 6th grade student at Clay Middle School. She is excited to participate in her first theater production! Singing in her school choir, making art, and playing volleyball are some of her favorite activities.

Lizzy   

Tough Kid / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Lizzy is 12 years old and goes to Clay Middle School. She loves sports and plays the flute in her school band. This is her second time being involved with a musical.

Evelyn    

Munchkin / Doorman 
Monkey / Ozian 
Emerald City Chorus 

Evelyn, age 12, is a 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermeidate. The Wizard of Oz is her 6th musical at Ji-Eun Lee, and she’s already looking forward to the next one. Outside of musicals, Evelyn can be found reading ALL the books or practicing on her keyboard.

Audrey  

Munchkin / Nikko / Jitterbug  

Audrey, 12, is a 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate. Wizard of Oz is her 15th show at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and she has loved doing every one! She is also an experienced piano player and plays the flute in her school band. Outside of music, Audrey also loves playing soccer, swimming, and spending time with her friends. 

Rose       

Crow / Winkie 
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Rose is a 6th grade homeschool student. She loves animals, especially cats and dogs. You can find her spending her free time playing soccer, reading and acting.

Noelle  

Crow / Winkie
Ozian / Emerald City Chorus 

Noelle has had a blast performing in Frozen and Finding Nemo! She’s also been a part of the Indianapolis Children’s program for four years and sang in her school’s choir at HIJH. She enjoys playing softball, volleyball, and hanging out with friends. She’s a dependable friend who’s always ready to lend a hand.


Song List

Over The Rainbow


Munchkinland Musical Sequence (Part 1)


Munchkinland Musical Sequence (Part 2)


Yellow Brick Road 

If I Only Had a Brain

We're Off to See The Wizard Duet 

If I Only Had a Heart 

We're Off to See The Wizard Trio 

If I Only Had the Nerve 

Jitterbug 

Optimistic Voices

The Merry Old Land of Oz 

If I Were The King of the Forest 

INTERMISSION

Winkies March

Over The Rainbow (Reprise) 

Winkies March (Reprise)

Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead 





Production Team


Ji-Eun Lee

Executive Director


Kathleen Horrigan 

Artistic Director


Jodi Lee 

Choreographer / Assistant Director


Doug Whisman

Set Designer


Doug Whisman

Light/Sound Engineer


Cassidy Lane

Tech / Admin 

Special Thanks

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