Greetings from the beautiful Rosebud River valley.

Confession time. As a kid, I always loved watching the movie The Wizard of Oz, even though the flying monkeys frightened me every time. I must also confess I even enjoyed the 1960’s quirky little children’s animated series called Tales of the Wizard of Oz who’s theme song extolled “the world of Oz is a very funny place where everyone has a very funny face. Where the streets are paved with gold and no one ever grows olden.” (If you don’t remember it, check it out on line)

Over the years, I think I consumed every adaptation and sequel ever made of the movie including the broadway musical Wicked, the Muppet’s Wizard of Oz (Fozzie plays the Lion and Miss Piggy all of the witches) and the now classic Diana Ross(Dorothy)/ Michael Jackson(Scarecrow) version called The Wiz.

There are literally dozens of sequels, prequels and adaptations including the musical adaptation we bring you in Rosebud this summer. Why do we continue to be fascinated with this story and these characters?

If you are at all like me, I think it was because we can identify in some way with each of the four principle characters. I like Dorothy’s unending optimism, Scarecrow’s determination, Lion’s ability to overcome fear and the Tin Man’s chivalry. I like the fact that none of them were perfect and, in the end they didn’t have to be because they had each other and, together, they were far better off than each of them alone. I like the notion that that good triumph’s over evil. That the light overcomes the dark. That a little determination, friendship, and love can remove all obstacles and that, truly, there is no place like home.

For all these reason’s there is something special about bringing a little bit of Oz to the Opera House stage this summer. Enjoy your day following the yellow brick road to your other “home” in Rosebud. May it be magical

journey, with caring friends...somewhere under a rainbow.

Adam Furfaro, Executive Directorexecdir@rosebudcentreofthearts.com403.677.2350 x234

Telling Magical Stories…

There’s No Place Like Home…

A massive tornado sweeps a teenage Dorothy and her dog Toto off to the land of Oz. With the help of the Good Witch of the North and a few friends she meets along the way, she travels the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City in hopes that the Great and Powerful Oz can get her safe-ly home before the Wicked Witch of the West can stop her. A magical prairie musi-cal adventure for the whole family.

The Creative Team

CastDorothy Cassia Schramm† Auntie Em/ Glinda the Good Witch Marie Russell† Uncle Henry/Guard Duval Lang* Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West/Trumpet Laura Gillespie† Hunk/Scarecrow Joel Stephanson Hickory/Tinman David Snider Zeke/Lion Andrew Legg* Professor Marvel/Oz Mike Thiessen† Chorus Conrad Belau† Jenny Daigle Stuart Giesbrecht Meghan Hanet Brynn Linsey Jillian Schock Pianist Shauna Murphy Flute/Celtic Harp Rachel Peacock†

Artistic PersonnelDirector Morris Ertman* Music Director Bill Hamm Assistant Music Director Alixandra Cowman† Choreographer Deanne Bertsch Scenic Designer Jerod Fahlman Costume Designer Ami Farrow Lighting Designer Wladimiro Woyno Sound Designer Paul Zacharias

Stage Manager Brad G. Graham Assistant Stage Manager Maggie MacKenzie

Production PersonnelProduction Manager Mark Lewandowski†Technical Director Byron LinseyProduction Stage Manager Brad G. Graham

Lead Scenic Carpenter Stephen Ellerbeck†Scenic Carpenters Cory Eliuk

Wojtek Kozlinski

Scenic Artist Cheryl Daugherty

Lighting Crew Cassie Garbutt, Natalie Kloster, Justin Lanouette Maggie MacKenzie, Jesse Peachment

Head of Wardrobe Jeannette (Jette) BrownCutter/Stitcher Amy McIverWardrobe Assistant Trisha LewandowskiWardrobe Crew Kelti Berry, Teresa de Graaf

Mei Esau, Lynn Fabrick Victoria Friesen, Cassie Garbutt, Leah T. Hearne Natalie Kloster, Chantal Marsolais, Brooklyn Newsham, Jesse Peachment Sue Peachment, Lennette Randall, Charlene Schramm Joanne Van Arnam

Properties Assistant Leah T. Hearne

Hair Andrea Weibel

* Appears courtesy of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.† Fellow of Rosebud School of the Arts (FRSA).

The CastConrad Belau† (Chorus) – Conrad is pleased to join Rosebud for a fifth season. Select credits include The Darling Family (Three Eyes), Here Breaks the Heart (Fire Exit), Under the Mango Tree (Leshra Creations), The Tempest (Suspension of Disbelief), Love Song (Courage), A Thought in Three Parts (Theatre Outré), Jake and the Kid, and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (Rosebud Theatre). He also was involved in the creation and performances of How to Disappear Completely (Ghost River Theatre, 2014 Intensive) and the Calgary Critter nominated hit, This Is How I Left (Third Street Theatre). He thanks Alix and his family for their continued love and support. “God is GOOD!”

Jenny Daigle (Chorus) – Jenny is a fourth-year acting student at Rosebud School of the Arts (RSA), originally hailing from Red Lake, Ontario. She has studied primarily acting over her time in Rosebud, but has also discovered other passions within the theatre, such as lighting design and stage combat, and is certified as a Basic Actor Combatant with Fight Directors Canada. Her acting credits include Toad of Toad Hall, Quilters (RSA); Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest (Suspension of Disbelief); Our Town, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Miracle Worker (Rosebud Theatre); and Shape of a Girl (Fireheart Productions). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Stuart Giesbrecht (Chorus) – Stuart is currently in his third year at Rosebud School of the Arts, and he wouldn’t trade it for anything else. When he isn’t in classes, he enjoys long jogs, fencing, heart-to-hearts with close friends, and watching a good TV series with his roommate. He believes that every show he has been in has helped him grow as an artist and a person, and he hopes that he can tell such stories that speak to the

truth not only in his heart, but in yours as well.

Laura Gillespie† (Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West/Trumpet) – Laura is delighted to, once again, be joining some of her favourite actors on the Rosebud Opera House Stage. She is also very excited about her latest project: a vlog on YouTube. Be sure to check out her hilarious take on the Oz rehearsal and show process by searching for Laura Gillespie Rosebud. Past credits include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Gifts of the Magi; Jake & the Kid (Rosebud Theatre); The Crucible (Rosebud School of the Arts); and Bitches & Money: 1878 (Northern Light Theatre).

Meghan Hanet (Chorus) – Meghan is a born-and-bred British Columbian, except for a two-year pit stop at PRBI, a Bible college, where she learned to know and love God more. She is in her third year at RSA, where she performed in The Other Side of the Pole and The Great Divorce. She also had the pleasure of pulling the White Witch’s sleigh as the Deer in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Rosebud Theatre). 2015 finds her in RT’s Treasure Island and The Wizard of Oz, as well playing Helena in RSA’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Duval Lang* (Uncle Henry/Guard) – Duval has been active in the dynamic growth of the Calgary theatre scene for close to forty years. He was a co-founder and Artistic Director of Quest Theatre, a prominent Canadian theatre for young audience company for 25 of those years. He is now very busy as a freelance actor and director across the country. Memorable roles include Edouard in You Will Remember Me for Alberta Theatre Projects, Don Juan in The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s touring production of The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan, and The Dominee in Liberation Days for Theatre Calgary. Duval is also a recipient of the Harry and Martha Cohen Award for significant and long-term contribution to theatre in Calgary.

Andrew Legg* (Zeke/Lion) – Andrew is tickled to be back in Rosebud. As an actor he can be seen on the small screen in the television shows Hell on Wheels and Fargo. Favourite theatre credits include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Oliver! Gone Fishin’, and Toxic Avenger: The Musical. This summer he will also be directing The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine in the first annual Lethbridge Fringe Festival. He is a husband and proud papa to the two most darling children in the western

hemisphere.

Brynn Linsey (Chorus) – Brynn is a fourth-year student at Rosebud School of the Arts and is looking forward to the exciting season ahead. Previous acting credits include Stewer in Chickens, Toad in Toad of Toad Hall, Eagle in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Tragedian in The Great Divorce. Although Brynn will be graduating from Rosebud in September, she has a few more projects up her sleeve before she leaves, including her final project, Holy Mo by Lucia Frangione. She thanks her family, friends, and the Rosebud community for all the years of support and love.

Shauna Murphy (Pianist) – Shauna is thrilled to be back in the fray on the Rosebud Stage. The best move her family ever made was to Rosebud from Kelowna in the spring of 1996. Since then she’s immersed herself in the theatre and hamlet life. Past shows include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor™ Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, The Secret Garden, Quilters, and Anne of Green Gables. She is always grateful to her parents, Bill and Nomy Hite and her piano teacher, Dr. Lillian Upright, for their love and support. And she couldn’t do any of it without her strong and steady farmer husband, Pat, by her side.

Rachel Peacock† (Flute/Celtic Harp) – A graduate of Rosebud School of the Arts, Rachel recently earned her Diploma of Music in flute performance from Red Deer College. Rachel works as a musician, sound designer, flute clinician, and is the voice of Emi on the third season of Vanguard for Chinook Animation. Theatre credits include: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Oliver!, Christmas in Wales, Man of La Mancha (Rosebud Theatre), As You Like It (RSA), and To Forgive, Divine (Fire Exit Theatre). Rachel enjoys playing Celtic harp, gardening and floating down the Rosebud river.

Marie Russell† (Auntie Em/Glinda the Good Witch) – Marie, a resident actor-singer-songwriter, is absolutely delighted to be part of this fantastic story! Over the years, Marie has written the songs in shows for Rosebud or beyond, like Holy Mo/Spew Boy and Frank Dickens’ Christmas Carol, and has her own CD, holdYOURhand. But acting is what she loves best! A few of Marie’s favourite roles for Rosebud Theatre have been as Mrs. Milroy in the hit Queen Milli of Galt, as Nana in For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, and as Mrs. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She also appeared as Martha in Lucia Frangione’s Leave of Absence at Pacific Theatre in Vancouver.

Jillian Schock (Chorus) – Hailing from a grain farm outside Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Jillian is pleased to be in the Acting Mentorship Programme here at Rosebud School of the Arts. Some previous credits include Footloose, The Grapes of Wrath, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (The Canadian Collage of Performing Arts), Shrek: The Musical, Singin’ in the Rain (RuBarb Productions Inc.), Jack’s Giant Adventure (Rosebud Theatre), The Masque of Beauty & the Beast and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Rosebud School of the Arts). She is especially excited to be introducing the Jitter Bug to you, a little-known character in this story she grew up loving!

Cassia Schramm† (Dorothy) – Cassia is a graduate of Rosebud School of the Arts and is thrilled to be back in Rosebud for The Wizard of Oz. Previous credits include The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe, The Diary of Anne Frank, Barefoot in the Park, Anne of Green Gables, Gifts of the Magi, A Bright Particular Star, The Secret Garden, Oliver!, Christmas in Wales, and Man of La Mancha (Rosebud Theatre). As a singer/songwriter she has released two recordings Let the Music In & In Memory Of… She is grateful to be a part of the Rosebud community and all its courageous souls.

David Snider (Hickory/Tinman) – This is David’s ninth year with Rosebud Theatre. Past roles include Mr. Tumnus/Professor in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Doc Gibbs in Our Town, Victor Velasco in Barefoot in the Park, Mitch in Tuesdays with Morrie, Matthew in Anne of Green Gables, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, George in Tent Meeting, and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor™ Dreamcoat. He is also an instructor for Rosebud School of the Arts, and has an MFA from the University of Illinois. Special thanks to Jeany, Donovan and Weston.

Joel Stephanson (Hunk/Scarecrow) – Born in Victoria & raised in Vancouver, Joel is very happy and somewhat surprised to find himself in the company at Rosebud Theatre. Among his favourite Rosebud roles are City Him in Gifts of the Magi, CS Lewis in Freud’s Last Session, and playing the delightful bass lines of Man of La Mancha. Elsewhere, Joel has performed in BUDDY – The Buddy Holly Story (Globe Theatre, Regina), Fiddler on the Roof (Chemainus Theatre), and The Klondike Rag by former Rosebud instructor, Allen Desnoyers. Joel apprenticed at Pacific Theatre, where he appeared in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Godspell, and 100 Saints You Should Know.

Mike Thiessen† (Professor Marvel/Oz) – Mike is back for yet another summer in Rosebud, and couldn’t be happier to be here. Also, to get a chance to be in this beloved musical. He’s recently been seen, this spring, working with a group of talented students at the BMO Studio Stage, in production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other more recent Rosebud Opera House show credits include It’s a Wonderful Life, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. “Should be a fun ride! Thanks for joining!” I

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Adaptations

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum, which has been adapted into many different works, the most famous being the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland. Here are some of the other adaptations:

FilmThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 15-minute 1910 film, based on the 1902 stage musical.

The Patchwork Girl of Oz: 1914 adaptation produced by Baum’s live-action motion picture. It follows the adventures of Ojo, Unc Nunkle, and Patchwork Girl in their quest for the ingredients needed for a magic potion.

The Land of Oz: A virtually unknown 1932 sequel.

The Wizard of Oz: 1939 musical film by MGM, starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger,Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, and Frank Morgan. It is the story’s best-known adaptation.

Ayšßecik ve Sihirli Cüceler Rüyalar Ülkesinde:a 1971 Turkish film, known as “The Turkish Wizard of Oz”.

Oz: a 1976 Australian rock musical film, also known as 20th Century Oz.

The Wiz: a 1978 movie starring Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow

Return to Oz: a 1985 Disney film by Walt Disney Pictures

The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz: 2005 film starring Queen Latifah and The Muppets. Miss Piggy plays all of the witches, Pepe plays Toto, Kermit plays the Scarecrow, Gonzo plays the Tin Man, and Fozzie plays the Lion.

Apocalypse Oz: 2006 short film parody of The Wizard of Oz and Apocalypse Now.

After the Wizard: a 2012 independent film as a modern-day semi-sequel to the story.

Oz the Great and Powerful: a 2013 Disney film.

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is this 2014 animated film.

TelevisionRainbow Road to Oz: a Walt Disney live-action production. A preview segment aired in 1957 on the Disneyland TV show.

The Land of Oz: is the 1960 premiere episode of The Shirley Temple Show

Tales of the Wizard of Oz: a 1961 animated series of short episodes based on the Oz characters from the book.

Off to See the Wizard: a 1967 television anthology series in which Oz characters appeared in animated segments.

Thanksgiving in the Land: 1980 animated television special starring Sid Caesar

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: An anime adaptation of four of Baum’s Oz books known was created in 1986. It consists of 52 episodes on ABC during the 1990–1991 TV season. The cartoon featured Dorothy returning to Oz, reuniting with her four friends, and journeying through the magical realm in an attempt to rescue the Wizard from a resurrected Witch of the West.

The Wonderful Galaxy of Oz: a 1990 anime series, involving Dorothy and the gang traveling the “Galaxy of Oz”.

The Oz Kids: a 1996 animated series featuring the children of the original characters.

Lost in Oz: a 2002 television pilot never broadcast. It is a sequel to the 1939 film

Tin Man: was released in December 2007 on the Sci-fi Channel. This three-part miniseries was advertised as a re-imagined version of The Wizard of Oz, with a heavy science fiction/fantasy emphasis. The heroine D.G. is a descendant of Dorothy Gale and that other humans, called “Slippers” by the people of Oz, have visited Oz since Gale’s fateful adventure.

The Witches of Oz: a 2011 television mini-series

Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz: a direct-to-video animated film, starry Tom and Jerry follows the same storyline and similar obstacles that happens in the 1939 MGM movie adaptation.

Emerald City: a 2015 television series by NBC.

StageThe first musical version of the book was produced in Chicago in 1902 and moved to New York in 1903. It used many of the same characters, and was aimed more at adult audiences. It had a long, successful run on Broadway.

A 1942 musical using songs from the 1939 film was adapted for the St. Louis Municipal Opera. The piece continues to receive frequent revivals.

In 1959, the popular ice skating show Holiday on Ice included a condensed version of The Wizard of Oz.

The Wiz was a 1975 musical exclusively featuring African American actors. Stephanie Mills starred as Dorothy in the original Broadway cast. The production won the 1975 Tony Award for Best Musical. 

The Marvelous Land of Oz is a 1981 musical taped and shown on television.

The Wizard of Oz 1987 was adapted for the Royal Shakespeare Company, based on the novel and 1939 film.

The Wizard of A.I.D.S. is a 1987 adaptation of the Oz story which serves as an AIDS education tool.

The Wizard of Oz Live (1989–1990) is an arena touring production in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary.

The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True was a 1995 concert performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation at Lincoln Center.

The Wizard of Oz on Ice (1995–1999) toured nationally and internationally around the world.

Wicked is a Broadway and West End musical based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. It features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

The Wizard of Oz is a 2011 West End version building on the 1939 film songs and script with new material by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Brain, Heart, Courage & Kansas (2013) is a musical adaptation for children, which updates the story to modern day.

Emerald City, a musical Wizard of Oz sequel, originally appeared at the 2014 Toronto Fringe Festival. The plot follows Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion as they enter group therapy with a psychiatrist named Dr. Oz.

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G A L L E R Y

The Space Betweenfeaturing Justina Smithincluding a few works by Valerie Speer

May 29 to September 5 Meet the Artists: July 11 & August 1

Matinees: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Evening Shows: 5 pm – 8 pm

Justina Smith was born and lives in Edmonton and has lived in various parts of southern and central Alberta. From childhood to college age she spend a lot of time drawing and dabbling in watercolor. Her work is inspired by the land-scape, architecture, and moments in everyday life. She uses watercolors when traveling while her main media in the stu-dio is acrylic. She also writes about her travels and creative process on the blog on her website.

Valerie Speer continues to reflect the landscape she lives in striving to capture the vastness of the land, mood created by lighting and the ever changing cloudscapes that tirelessly perform a drama everyday, every hour. Val Speer is Rosebud Centre of the Arts’ Artist In Residence.

Make Your Rosebud Experience Deeper! Join us for any (or all) of these events. Get up close and personal with our artists and staff.

Friday Talk-backsQuestion-and-answer with members of the company.Post-performance: Fridays beginning June 5

Fridays with MorrisJoin AD Morris Ertman and various guest artists for a discussion about the “why” behind each show.Pre-show: June 19, 26, August 28, September 4

True StoriesResident Company member David Snider guides participants in a warm, welcoming opportunity to exchange “True Stories”.Post matinee: July 18, 25, August 22, 29

Mysteries of Rosebud TourHear the history and interesting stories as you tour our hamlet and the Rosebud Theatre production facilities. Requires walking. (Behind-the-Scenes tours also happen on these dates.)Noon–1:15 pm: June 13, July 11, August 8

Behind-the-Scenes TourSee the magic behind the curtain. Hosted by our production staff.Post matinee: June 13, July 11, August 8

Spotlight on The Wizard of OzAdaptations: The book, the movies, the plays.Explore the cultural phenomena with Executive Director Adam Furfaro.Pre-show: July 3

Join The Chorus: We’re Off To See the WizardLearn a production number under the eyes and ears of Musical Director Bill Hamm and Choreographer Deanne Bertsch. Great for kids and adults of all ages. $5.00 per person, Reservations required. Call 403.677.2350June 27

Engage!

Rosebud Travel Club“A journey is best measured in friends,

rather than miles.” —Tim Cahill

Pack your bags and experience a little Rosebud magic on the road!

Join us this fall for a memorable theatrical adventure to beautiful BC. We are partnering with Anderson Vacations to bring you an exclusive VIP cultural experience to Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Chemainus, and Kamloops.

Come on a memorable getaway featuring live theatre, behind-the-scenes tours, intimate chats with artists, winery tour, sightseeing, and entertainment along the way provided by members of Rosebud Theatre’s Resident Company.

Call Jenny at 403-677-2350 or email travelclub@rosebudcentreofthearts.com for prices, dates and a sample itinerary.

* Minimum 40 participants required to guarantee the trip

* Prices include a $200.00 receipted charitable donation to Rosebud School of the Arts

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Adam Furfaro Executive Director

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Morris Ertman Artistic Director

Mark Lewandowski Managing Director