MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Superior Arts Youth Theater, in partnership with the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy, presented the Wizard of Oz, a timeless classic loved by all. The cast was made up of younger actors, none over 18 years old. Scarecrow, Lucas Baron sees it as a theater classic.
“As a musical, I’ve always wanted to do Wizard of Oz, so, I’m really glad I got to do that,” said Barron.
Baron believes theater is important to any community.
“Theater brings people together, whether you’re in the cast, the crew, or watching the show. It creates connections and relationships,” said Barron.
Nate Wood, who plays the Cowardly Lion, explains the importance of getting their lines right.
“Every line has a meaning, and every line’s important. It could be a cue for the music. It could be a cue for the crew backstage. You know, it all could be a various amount of meetings behind that line,” said Wood.
Wood believes this is a very special cast.
“I was taken aback by the amount of talent that we have and that we had and have in the show. I was beyond gracious to be offered the role of the lion,” said Wood.
Director of the show, Jackie Wiles, believes this production is pretty close to the original,
“Our script that we actually are using for this show is the closest thing to the movie, with some differences here and there,” said Wiles
