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Enrique Arana

as Gatekeeper/Ensemble

Enrique Arana (He/Him/His) is a Venezuelan artist who recently graduated from SDSU. He is excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this show with Teatro San Diego. Recent theatre credits include: Steel Pier (SDSU), On Her Shoulders (TuYo Theatre), Heathers (SDSU). He hopes you can enjoy this show as much as he enjoyed being part of it! Thank you all!

Justine Elise Banal

as Yellow Brick Road/Ensemble

Justine Elise Banal (they/she) is honored to make her musical debut in Teatro San Diego's production of "The Wiz"! A passionate dancer, actor, and storyteller with a heart for her community, Justine has performed with Insomniac Entertainment and Legoland California Resort and received her theatre training from Bindlestiff Studios. Recent acting credits include San Diego State University’s production of “Miku and the Gods” (Grandma Seiko), Point Loma Nazarene University's production "kNOw MORE," and Bindlestiff Studios' Stories High Showcase. She also performs in drag as Sam Paguita at events like San Diego Pride, Send Noodz, and SDSU's Night of Drag Pageantry. Instagram: @dorkmagiciangirl @mxsampaguita

Kevin "Blax" Burroughs+

as Uncle Henry/Lion

Kevin “Blax” Burroughs (he/him/his) is a performer, director, choreographer and lighting designer. He is a Co-Founder of Teatro San Diego as well as the Production Manager & Resident Lighting Designer. He has worked with Onstage Playhouse, New Village Arts, Moonlight Stage Productions, SDRep, Cygnet Theatre, Lamb's Players Theatre, LEGOLAND California Resort and others. Performance Credits: Bobby/Memphis, Armand/Once On This Island, Victor & Adrian/Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Benny/In The Heights, Seaweed/Hairspray, Flick/Violet, Judas/Jesus Christ Superstar, Enjolras/Les Miserables, and others. See Lighting Designer Bio for more. Instagram: @blaxparadise @teatrosandiego

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