The Wiz

book by William F. Brown
music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls

April 24-May 17, 2009

Producer/Co-Director: Matt Schicker
Co-Director/Choreographer: Beth Fauerbach
Associate Producers: Christy McIntosh and Eli Newsom
Musical Director: Kelly Martin
Set Design: Edward Morris
Lighting Design: Michael Jarett
Costume Design: David Withrow
Sound Design: Jim DeVivo
Production Stage Manager: Natalie Inzero
Assistant Stage Manager: Vallorie Clark, Jennifer Samath
Light Board Operator: Donald Rowe
Spotlight Operators: Brandy Devoid, Timothy Smull

Featuring: Rajane’ Katurah Brown, LaWanda Black, Brian Michael Riley, Kitty Robertson, Cameron Phillips, Kevin Thompson, Andy Kepka, Sampson Denny, Jessica Ferraday, Jason Parry, Jessica Rahrig, Shantal Rhodes, Bryna Washer, Melissa Chambers, Aaliyma Davis, Toya Jean-Gilles, Margaret Meghie, Mavina Moore Jr., Gina LeVon Simpson, Candice Sisbarro, Caitlin Brown, Colleen Brown, Jaelle Cassara, Matthew Nardozzi, Kayla Patrick, Emily Pisarra, Jessica Reynolds, Juliana Rivera, Olivia Rivera, Kristina Rizzardi, and Jailyn Rogers.

(l to r) Kevin Thompson as Tin Man, Andy Kepka as Lion, Rajané Brown as Dorothy, and Cameron Phillips as Scarecrow in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

(l to r) Kevin Thompson as Tin Man, Sampson Denny as The Wiz, Andy Kepka as Lion, Cameron Phillips as Scarecrow, and Rajané Brown as Dorothy in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

The cast of The Wiz. Photo by Michael Daly.

Reviews and Quotes:
“We thoroughly enjoyed The Wiz at Playhouse on the Green. You did a wonderful job with this really timeless material…and also for the city of Bridgeport! Everyone should come see it before it’s too late.”
- Bill Brown, author of The Wiz

“[The Wiz] featured a Bridgeport setting and many local performers….The large cast features many area children, all obviously enjoying every moment on stage….This is an enthusiastic cast representing the Greater Bridgeport area.”
- Acorn Papers

(l to r) LaWanda Black as Aunt Em and Rajané Brown as Dorothy in The Wiz. Photo by Michael Daly.

The cast of The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

The cast of The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

LaWanda Black (center) as Glinda with the Quadlings in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

Jessica Ferraday as Evillene in The Wiz. Photo by Michael Daly.

Sampson Denny as The Wiz in The Wiz. Photo by Michael Daly.

Gina LeVon Simpson as the Winged Monkey. Photo by Lisa Furman.

Kitty Robertson as Addaperle and Rajané Brown as Dorothy with the Munchkins in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

The cast of The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

(l to r) Cameron Phillips as Scarecrow, Rajané Brown as Dorothy, Kevin Thompson as Tin Man, and Andy Kepka as Lion in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

Sampson Denny as The Wiz in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

Rajané Brown as Dorothy in The Wiz. Photo by Lisa Furman.

The audience at The Wiz. Photo by me.

An amazing cake at the Wiz cast party!

Me interviewing William F. Brown after a performance of The Wiz. Photos by Mark Graham and Brad Durrell.