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Breeze Tipton (Dorothy Gale in Blue Cast) - Breeze is a freshman at Flowery Branch. Breeze grew up watching her siblings, Rane and Storm, perform for this very program and thanks them for the love she has found in theatre. This is her very first show and this whole experience has been a dream come true! She wants to thank Mrs. Nonnemaker for giving her this opportunity, Mrs. Mavis for her daily encouragement, her fellow cast and crew members for their hard work, her family for their constant support, and God for allowing her to do what she loves. Breeze thanks you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Merm Crow (Dorothy Gale in Green Cast) - Merm's love for musical theater became evident at the age of 14 when she entered the theater program at Flowery Branch High School. During her three years in this program she has been cast in the ensemble of CHICAGO, played the role of Yonah in CHILDREN OF EDEN, brought Little Red to life in INTO THE WOODS, and is currently portraying Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ. Merm is an outstanding student and a member of the National Honor Society. She has trained in many dance forms including clogging, hip hop, contemporary, jazz and Irish.  She began vocal training at the age of 6 and studies piano.She is a nationally recognized clogging and hip hop dancer and choreographer and has won many national champion titles as a solo dancer. She hopes you enjoy the show! 

Jackson Whiting (Scarecrow in Blue Cast/Hunk in Green Cast) - Jackson has portrayed various roles in his days most of which have been wolves such as the wolf in INTO THE WOODS and the wolf in SHREK. He is super excited to finally play a humanoid-like character. When not in theatre, Jackie enjoys jamming with his band The Pecan Sandees and watching baseball. Go Braves!

Kris Carson (Scarecrow in Green Cast/Hunk in Blue Cast) - Kris is a senior and 4-year member of The Branch Theatre. He has been in several shows in his four years including CHILDREN OF EDEN (Cain), WEST SIDE STORY (Riff), JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (James), and more. He wants to thank all of his friends and family for supporting his theatre journey. ENJOY THE SHOW!