The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Cast

The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Cast - May 24 - May 28, 2018

Riverdale Children's Theatre

Who's Who

Athena Spencer

as Dorothy Gale

Athena Spencer is a 7th grader at Horace Mann School. The Wizard of Oz is her 5th Production with RCT! She enjoys singing, dancing, acting, art, and eating candy. She likes hanging out with her two brothers and playing with Toto’s real-life counterpart, Argo her terrier. She’s grateful to Becky, Paul, Shana, Tyler and the whole RCT community for making this incredible experience!
Briana Diaz

as Aunt Em

Briana is an eighth grader at Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy. She is a Gypsy Award Winner. She has been in Oliver, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Into the Woods and more. Briana enjoys singing, swimming and spending time with her friends. She wants to thank Becky, Derek, Shana Mahoney, the entire RCT staff and the cast! She also wants to thank her family!
Brooke Gomez

as Glinda

Brooke Gomez joins the Riverdale Children’s Theatre for the first time as Glinda! As a 6th grader at Horace Mann Brooke participated in the musical “13” where she met two wonderful RCT veterans, Athena and Matthew, who motivated her to audition for RCT’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Brooke hasn’t looked back and has thoroughly enjoyed making new friends and becoming part of the RCT family!
Noah Collazo

as Uncle Henry/Nikko

Noah Collazo is a 7th grader at Iona Prep. This is his 5th production. Noah has also been in School House Rock at SMS and Singing in the Rain at Iona. He enjoys singing, has performed solos at different venues and is part of the Young Salvatones choir. Noah would like to thank Becky, Derek, Justina, Tyler and the entire RCT Staff for making the show possible.
Jenna Tomkiel

as Zeke/Cowardly Lion

Jenna is excited to be performing in The Wizard of Oz! Some of her credits include Peter Pan, Lion King, Annie, Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty and Alice in Wonderland.She is a proud Gypsy Award honoree. Jenna's an 8th grader at RKA and looks forward to beginning the Professional Performing Arts High School with a theater major this fall.Jenna thanks the RCT staff & hopes you enjoy the show.