Photos: MHS Wizard of Oz

Main cast – Jacob Mann (Hickory/Tinman), Kelly Wescott (Aunt Em/Glinda), Jesse Mann (Zeke/Lion), Mykaela Zink (Dorothy), Steven White (Uncle Henry/Guard), Evan Thompson (Prof. Marvel/Wizard of Oz), and Parker Tungate (Hunk/Scarecrow)

The Manchester Thespian Society put on a production of The Wizard of Oz, Saturday, June 5th. Due to the pandemic restrictions, the production was streamed virtually for audience members to watch remotely.

Advisor Jared Throneberry stated, “This was the most challenging production in my career, for sure!” Senior, Jacob Mann who played Tinman added that this was definitely one of the most unique shows that he’d ever have ever been involved with.

Mann continued, “We were able to go with the flow and produce the show, while maintaining COVID-19 safety precautions – and we had a blast! I’m sure I speak for the seniors when I say we were grateful that we had the opportunity to participate in our last show in high school.”

Photos courtesy of Jacob Mann

Cinematographer and Student Director Mya Enzer, Technology Director Andy Galicki, and Lilly Popejoy, who portrayed the role of Toto.

The set of Kansas, Mykaela Zink, who portrayed the role of Dorothy, and Steven White, who portrayed the role of Uncle Henry and The Guard.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.