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Layne MacPherson (Tinman in Blue Cast/ Hickory in Green Cast) - Raised in Southern Canada, Layne MacPherson knew he would be destined for stardom playing various roles in his high school plays. These roles include Toro in WEST SIDE STORY and Jack in INTO THE WOODS.

Jordan Fugatt (Tinman in Green Cast/ Hickory in Blue Cast) - Anthony "Jordan" Fugatt has been involved with the theatre program at Flowery Branch High School for three years. He started as the Mad Hatter (ALICE IN WONDERLAND) in his intro year. He later played in CHILDREN OF EDEN (Seth/Shem) and WEST SIDE STORY (Mouthpiece). Jordan is a member of the Thespian Leadership Team (Master Carpenter). He is very exited to perform as the Tin Man in THE WIZARD OF OZ, this will be his final show with The Branch Theatre.

Kendall Conley (Cowardly Lion in Blue Cast/Zeke in Green Cast) -Kendall Conley is a sophomore and is thrilled to be playing the part of the Lion in THE WIZARD OF OZ! This is his 10th Branch Theatre production. He has appeared in the past as Mike TeaVee (WILLY WONKA) and as Fergus (STONE SOUP). He would like to thank Mrs. Nonnemaker for always believing in him and pushing him to be the best. He would also like to thank his family for always pushing him to do the right thing! He hopes you enjoy the show!

Matthew Antoci (Cowardly Lion in Green Cast/Zeke in Blue Cast) - Matthew is thrilled to be in his eleventh production and eighth Branch Theatre show as a sophomore. His past shows include: ROMEO & JULIET (Romeo), BEAUTY & THE BEAST JR. (Beast), WILLY WONKA JR. (Willy Wonka), SEUSSICAL JR. (Yertle the Turtle); and at Flowery Branch: WILLY WONKA (Augustus Gloop), WEST SIDE STORY, THE MERMAID (Lionfish), INTO THE WOODS (Narrator/Mysterious Man), STONE SOUP (Monsieur de Pomme), and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Earthworm). Playing the Cowardly Lion has been his dream ever since he first saw the movie as a five-year-old and he is so glad he's had the chance to fulfill that dream with such a talented group. He would like to thank Oprah Winfrey for her tremendous support and encouragement. To Oz!