Song List

Fillmore Central Presents

The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

Act I
Opening – Orchestra
“Over the Rainbow” – Dorothy
Munchkin Sequence / “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” – Glinda, Dorothy & Munchkins
“Yellow Brick Road” – Munchkins
“If I Only Had a Brain” – Scarecrow, Dorothy & Crows
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” — Duet – Dorothy & Scarecrow
“If I Only Had a Heart” – Tinman, Dorothy & Trees
“We’re Off to See the Wizard”– Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow
“Lions, Tigers and Bears” – Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow
“If I Only Had the Nerve” – Lion with Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow
“We’re Off to See the Wizard” – Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow & Lion
“Poppies!” – Glinda, Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, & Lion

Act II
Entr’acte – Orchestra
“Optimistic Voices”
“The Merry Old Land of Oz” – Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, Guard & Ozians
“The Merry Old Land of Oz (Reprise)” – Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, Guard & Ozians
“If I Were King of the Forest” – Lion with Dorothy, Tinman & Scarecrow
“March of the Winkies” – Winkies
“Jitterbug” – Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion & Jitterbugs
“Jitterbug (Reprise)” – Jitterbugs
“Winkies March (Reprise)” – Winkies
“Winkies March/Over the Rainbow (Reprise)” – Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion & Winkies
“Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead! (Reprise)” – Winkies
Finale Act Two – Orchestra
Bows and Playout Music – Orchestra

Cast

Meet the Company

Annika Frook

Dorothy Gale

Annika Frook is a dedicated senior at Fillmore Central with an impressive array of activities including Cross Country, One Act, L Street Singers, Speech, Track, Cheerleading, FCCLA, Choir, NHS, and Student Council. Her talent shines on stage where she portrayed Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" and now stars as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." Annika's commitment to both academics and performing arts demonstrates her well-rounded dedication to school life.

Ayden Jackson

Scarecrow/Hunk

Ayden Jackson is a very active sophomore in the community. His activities include One Act, Mock Trial, Cross Country, FCCLA, FBLA, Student Council, Choir, L Street Show Choir, and Speech where he was a Nebraska State medalist and Champion in Poetry. He preformed in last years The Beauty And The Beast (Lumière).

Waylon Thomas Rayburn

Tinman/Hickory

Waylon Rayburn is a 2025 graduate of Fillmore Central. He has been involved in Cross Country, Wrestling, Track, L Street, Band, Choir, and FFA. Outside of school he is involved in 4-H shooting sports and is a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ in Geneva. This is his first stage performance with the exception of on year in the York Children's Theater. This musical has been a fun new experience.

Avery Schwarz

Lion/Zeke

Avery is a Sophomore at Fillmore Central. He is involved in many other school activities including ESports, Cross Country, Track, One Act, Quiz Bowl, Choir, Band, NHS, L Street, and Speech. He has in the past been a part of the Missoula Children's Theater and performed in the school One Act program. Avery also performed in the 2024 musical (LeFou).

Ashtin Clark

The Wizard of Oz/Professor Chester Marvel

Ashtin Clark is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the past 3 years include Cross Country, L Street Singers, Band, Choir, Speech, FBLA, FCA, and Track. Outside of school he participates in Boy Scouts. This is his second principle role earned (Oz) since Beauty and the Beast (Gaston). He would like to dedicate his last performance in the Rialto to his biggest supporters in his life: Mom, Emily, and his late best friend Cameron.

Lauren Godown

Wicked Witch of the West/Miss Gulch

Lauren Godown is involved in many activities, especially in the fine arts group, these activities include One Act, Speech, Band, Mock Trial, FCCLA, FFA, and many more. She has been involved in Missoula Children's Theater in the past. Thank you mom, dad, and my siblings for all of their support.

Braylon Schmidt

Uncle Henry/Tough Guy Munchkin

Braylon Schmidt is a very involved Junior at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the past three years include Cross Country, Speech, Track & Field, and Musical. His list of stage performances include Uncle Henry and Lollipop Guild Munchkin. Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years.

Evelyn Meyer

Aunt Em/Tree/Munchkin

Evelyn Meyer is a very involved sophomore at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities in the past years include , L Street Singers, One Act, Speech, FBLA, Track, NSAA SAC, and NSAC. Outside of school he participates in local Youth Organization. Her list of stage performances include MCT Gulliver's Travels Through Space (Horse), Princess and the Pea (Snow Queen), Red Riding Hood (?), Snow White (Tree), Peter and Wendy (Tiger Lily's Friends). She is also apart of a triple threat Pre-professional Broadway Bound Troupe. Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years.

Ellie Janing

Glinda/Jitterbug

Ellie Janing has been in numerous in school and out of school activities. She has played volleyball, shot trap, and is a FC cheerleader. She loves to do FFA where she has earned numerous awards as well as 4-H. She was in the musical last year, and has a deep love for music and theatre. She loves to show cattle, rabbits, sheep, and pigs.

Kendra Lauber

Munchkin Coroner/Crow/Emerald City Guard

Kendra Lauber is an extremely involved sophomore at Fillmore Central High School. Her list of activities over her time include Cheer, One Act, Speech, Mock Trial, FCCLA, FBLA, Musical. She played Madame Vodskaya in this years one act and is now playing multiple roles in "The Wizard Of Oz".

Jaci Howell

Munchkin Mayor/Tree/Ozian

Jaci Howell is an involved Junior at Fillmore Central. Her lists of activities over the past three years include L Street Singers, FFA, Spring Musical, and Speech. Outside of school she works in the Kitchen at the hospital. Her list of stage performances include Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts, and Tavern Master). Thank you mom and dad for their support.

Mackenzie Salmon

Munchkin Tough Guy/Winkie General

Mackenzie Salmon is a very involved sophmore at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities over the past two years have been Softball, Basketball, Track, L Street, One Act, Speech, Band, Choir, and FCCLA. Outside of school she participated and helped in many town functions. Her list of stage performances include Gift of the Magi (Mildred) Christmas Priates of the Bermuda Triangle (Pirate) and multiple summer theatre shows. She thanks her mom and dad for the support over the years.

Aaden Adams

Munchkin Tough Guy/Nikko

Aaden Adams tries his best to be involved as a junior at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the past three years include, Band, Speech, Football, Track, FFA, and plans to do One act and Choir as well. His list of stage performance is TWOO (The Wizard of Oz) as part of the Lollipop Guild, and the general of the flying monkeys, Nikko. Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa, as well as Mom for the very appreciated support over the years.

Elizabeth Lockhart

Jitterbug/Ozian

Elizabeth Lockhart is a very involved junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities includes cross country, cheer, track and field, FBLA, and NHS. This is Elizabeth’s first year in the musical as a Jitterbug.

Hannah June Myers

Munchkin/Ozian/Jitterbug

Hannah is a Senior at FCHS. She is involved in many activities at FC, including band, choir, FBLA, NHS (treasurer), class vice president, Panther Cub mentor, cross country, track, cheer, and Musical. Outside of FC, Hannah has participated in the Missoula Children’s Theater for two years and competes in Tap, Clog, and Production for Kirby’s School of Dance. In her spare time, she enjoys loving on her cats and baking sweet treats. Hannah will be attending UNK in the fall, majoring in elementary education and minoring in Spanish.

Olivia Knight

Munchkin/Ozian/Jitterbug

Olivia Knight enjoys a wide variety of activities at Fillmore Central such as Track, Cross Country, Band, Speech, and Show Choir. Additionally, she also enjoys riding horses and writing poetry. Olivia has also participated in seven MCT productions including The Princess and The Pea, where she played the Princess. She is so thankful to God for all the opportunities that He has given her, and she is excited to see where He will lead her next!

Peyton Komenda

Munchkin Barrister/Ozian

Peyton Komenda is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central. Her activities include; softball, wrestling, yearbook, NHS, FCA, Musical, FFA, One Act, Speech, Quiz Bowl, and Striv. Her list of stage performances include; Wacky Wizard of Oz, Rapunzel Uncut, Christmas Pirates of the Bermuda Triangle, and Gift of the Magi. She is excited to playing the role of munchkin during this year's spring musical. She would like to thank her family for their support through her career in the Fine Arts Program.

JoLee Gewecke

Munchkin Braggart/Tree

JoLee Gewecke participates in wrestling, track, and softball. She is a member of FBLA and also One Act. Jo also worked on stage crew for the 2024 musical "Beauty & the Beast".

Katrina Frook

Munchkin/Ozian

Katrina is a freshman at Fillmore Central. She is involved in many things including, Cross Country, Mock Trial, L Street Singers, Choir, and Cheerleading. Thank you to mom and dad for their support and guidance.

Maura Vrbka

Munchkin/Crow

Maura Vrbka is an active freshman. Not only does she participate in the spring musical but she participates in softball, one act, wrestling, L street, choir, and track. Maura’s list of shows she has participated in are The gift of the magi and The wizard of oz.

Haley Taylor

Munchkin/Popikin

Haley Taylor is a freshman in highschool. She did one act and is doing the musical. Outside of school she works and annoys her sister. She thanks her parents and sister for everything they do for her.

Adilyn Myers

Munchkin/Crow/Ozian

Adilyn Myers is a junior at Fillmore Central. She has participated in One Act, Speech, Mock trial, and the musical. She is excited to put on a good performance.

McKenzie VanDeWalle

Munchkin/Crow

Kenz VanDeWalle is an involved junior and has a list of activities including one act, Lstreet, and an FCCLA officer. Outside of school she’s involved in 4-H, Missoula, and her church.

Ariana Smart

Popikins/Ozian

Ariana is a junior at Fillmore Central. In her free time, she enjoys illustration, digital music composition, and entomology. This is her first time participating in theatrical performance. She's enjoyed her experience this year in the musical.

Henry Schwarz

Munchkin/Popikin/Winkie

Henry Schwarz is an Eighth grader. He is excited for the musical. He is very active in the music department doing choir, band, and others.

Rosemary Kaye-Skinner

Munchkin Tot/Popikin/Winkie

Rosemary Kaye-Skinner is an eighth grade student and is incredibly grateful to be a part of the spring musical. She has been in multiple Missoula Children's Theater productions including Red Riding Hood (Pig #2) and Gulliver's Travels (Giant Princess). This is also her first school musical. In addition to acting, Rosemary likes to travel, hang out with friends, and have all sorts of fun. She would like to thank all her friends and family for supporting her.

Tana Bracha

Munchkin Tot/Popikin/Winkie

Tana Bracha is a 8th grade student and she is very excited. She plays a Winkie, Tot (Lullaby League), and Popikin. This is her fist theatrical experience, but plans on having many more. She would like to thank the directors, and her parents for this amazing, and fun experience.

Destany Taylor

Munchkin Tot/Popikin/Winkie

Destany Taylor is a 7th grader at Fillmore Central Middle School. Destany enjoys being active and is excited to perform "The Wizard of Oz" in Fillmore Central's production of the show.

Youth Ensemble

Flying Monkeys/Ghosts

Elliot Gatzemeyer, Lauren Lovegrove, Avery Mumm, Weston Rayburn, Jace Schwarz

Hadley McCoy

Stage Manager/Winkie

Hadley is an involved senior at Fillmore Central who truly enjoys being a part of the Fine Arts Program. She has participated in the productions of Beauty and the Beast and this year's show, The Wizard of Oz. For both productions, Hadley served as the stage crew manager, and this year she is also performing as a Winkie. She is very excited to see how the show turns out and looks forward to coming back to watch future performances!

MaKenna Joy McCoy

Stage Manager/Winkie

MaKenna has had the pleasure of being involved in two incredible productions: Beauty and the Beast and The Wizard of Oz. As a stage crew manager, she has developed strong leadership skills, while also taking on the role of a Winkie in this year's musical. MaKenna has thoroughly enjoyed her time working on these shows and is incredibly grateful for the experiences and memories they've provided. With graduation on the horizon, she eagerly anticipates the future and looks forward to seeing what the next show has in store!

Katie Jensen

Crew/Winkie

Katie Jensen is a junior at Fillmore Central. She's involved in volleyball, the speech team, and musical (crew). Outside of school, she is involved in the Geneva E-Free Church youth group.

Wyatt Vrbka

Crew

Wyatt Vrbka is an active member of Fillmore central. He’s done 3 years of football, band 2 years of musical, one act, speech basketball, and one year of wrestling. Thank you to mom and dad, and my grandparents.

James Sparbel

Crew/Winkie

James Sparbel is an active 8th grader. James participates in track, and okay skater. James is excited to help with stage crew in this year's musical.

Braeden Fayle

Crew

Braeden Fayle is a very involved 7th grader at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the past one year include football wrestling and Track, Band, and the musical. Outside of school he participates in local skateboarding and outdoor activities.

Oliver Gatzemeyer

Crew/Winkie

Oliver Gatzemeyer is in the Eighth Grade. He is ready to help change scenes and move curtains. He is excited to be part of the musical program and being in this experience.

Amity Swartzendruber

Pit/Toto(Bark)

Amity Swartzendruber is a sophomore at Fillmore Central High School. She has been involved in FBLA where she is the Vice President, Cross Country, Speech, Mock Trial, Quiz Bowl, Show Choir (band), and the musical where she plays the clarinet. She was also the narrator in Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank the rest of the pit crew for allowing her to be involved!

Jerrybobdog

Toto

Jerrybobdog Schwarz is a loyal and active plush. Jerrybobdog's day job is gaurding his owner's room and occasionally being the bottom of a stuffed animal "dog" pile. He is excited to make his stage debut as a special guest actor in Fillmore Central's production of "The Wizard of Oz". His most enjoyable moment of the show is his daring escape from the Wicked Witch's castle. He would like to thank Amity for giving him a voice to speak.

Jodi Meyer

Director

Jeff Schwarz

Director

Tom Belanger

Pit Director

Benjamin Kaye-Skinner

Pit

Brock Godown

Pit

Photos

Donors

We would like to formally thank:

Shoutouts from the cast and crew: