The Land of Oz

World Premiere

DOBAMA Theatre

December 2 - 31, 2022

Director: Nathan Motta
Musical Director: Matt Dolan
Choreographer: Gregory Daniels
Scenic/Projection Designer: T Paul Lowry
Costume Designer: Tesia Benson
Lighting Designer: Wes Calkin
Puppet: Michael Horner (Mesner Puppet Theatre)
Props: Vanessa Cook

Cast:
Tip - Jordyn Freetage
Scarecrow - Fabio Polanco
Tin Man - Jason Eno
Mombi - Trinidad Snider
Jack the Pumpkinhead - Eric Fancher
Jinjur - Neely Gevaart
Glinda/Jellia Jamb/Lieutenant - Lana Sugarman
The Wobble Bug - Trey Gilpin
Lion/Guardian - Dar’Jon Bentley
Throne/Winkie - Tim Keo
Tip u/s - Mia Renard
Swing - Connor Stout, Sarah Blubaugh

Press:
Mark Horning Review, by Mark Horning
BroadwayWorld Review, by Roy Berko
News-Herald Review, by Sheri Gross
Cleveland.com Review, by Joey Morona

Plot Description: Based on the second book in L. Frank Baum’s Oz series, young Tip escapes an evil witch, then sets out on an adventure to the Emerald City. Along the way he meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and some other new friends while discovering more about himself than he ever thought possible. With book and lyrics by celebrated playwright George Brant (Grounded, Marie & Rosetta) and music by Dobama Artistic Director Nathan Motta, this World Premiere musical for the whole family will come to the Dobama Theatre stage this holiday season.

2022 Cleveland Critics Circle Awards

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A song from the show, as recorded for Dobama Theatre's "Soliloquy Project" in 2020:

Teaser Trailer