The Wizard of Oz (RSC 1987)

The Wizard of Oz (RSC 1987) - July 28 - July 30, 2017

Front and Centre Productions, Inc.

Who's Who

Katelynn Smith

as Dorothy Gale

Katelynn Smith started performing for local audiences at Clearfield High School her freshman year. She played Helen Weathers in A Christmas Story and Silly Girl #3 in Beauty and the Beast. She enjoys singing, acting, and performing in live theatre. She would like to thank her family and theatre family for helping and supporting her. Katelynn hopes to continue acting in the future.
Gillian Letson

as Aunt Em

Gillian Letson is a Philipsburg-Osceola High School senior who has participated in local theater performances since 2007. She was recently featured as Lucinda in "Into the Woods" and Bagheera in "the Jungle Book". She is very grateful to be sharing the stage with such a talented cast.
Jared Domanick

as Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard

Jared is 16 years old and attends Moshannon Valley Jr/Sr High School. He has been involved with theatre since 5th grade. This is his 6th play with Front and Centre and his 12th show overall. His favorite roles have been Chip in Beauty and the Beast and Sir Evelyn Oakley in Anything Goes.
Giovanni Baumgarten

as Zeke/Cowardly Lion

Giovanni was a Vine in FAC's production of Into the Woods last year. He has performed for the PO High School Drama Club in several productions. He portrayed Rooster in Annie, Mowgli in The Jungle Book, Windward and a Sailor in The Little Mermaid, Peter Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, as well as characters in several murder mysteries.
Dante Engelmann

as Hickory/Tin Woodsman

Dante has been performing in musicals since 2011 and looks forward to the opportunity to perform with Front and Centre one last time. This organization has helped him to find an occupation that he is truly passionate about. He will be studying theatre at Clarion University in the fall.