The Wiz - February 06 - February 09, 2025

Brown Deer School District

 Notes from the Production Team 

Jeremy Hartenberger
Jeremy “Bubbz” Hartenberger is a professional dancer and actor. He's performed at Summerfest twice in the past two years and was a street performer in New York City, where he went to school for his performance arts career. He is a Brown Deer alumni, class of 2021. He is very excited to be back to choreograph his favorite musical, a full-circle moment for him.

 

Sarenide Attaway
Sarenide Attaway is a professional dancer, in the styles of Jazz, Kick, Pom, and Hip Hop. She is a West Bend West alumni and was captain of her High School dance team. Since then, she has performed at Summerfest four times, Harley-Davidson Homecoming, and T-Pain's Wiscansin Fest. She is very excited to be able to tell this story through movement. 

 

Vic Barnett
Vic Barnett is an actor, musician, and entertainer. However, for this year's musical he is working behind the scenes with the Tech Crew. Vic attended Brown Deer from kindergarten all the way to graduation. He came back to assist with several productions since, so the MAC is a familiar place. Vic is excited to be back and able to help bring this amazing vision to life!

 

Kiara Perry

The Wiz marks an exciting milestone as Ms. Perry’s first theater experience, and she’s making the most of it with her passion for both the arts and fashion. Her innovative approach to costume design is adding a distinctive layer to the production, creating a visual feast that complements the rich storytelling. She is incredibly proud of the entire production team, each member has contributed their unique creative gifts to this show, making it a true collaboration.


Cathy Anwar

Ms. Anwar’s love for theater began during her childhood, inspired by watching South Milwaukee High School performances. She fondly remembers spending countless hours at rehearsals for shows, experiences that solidified her passion for the performing arts. 

 

In 2017, Ms. Anwar founded the Friends of Brown Deer Theater to celebrate and support the performing arts. With a strong appreciation for the teamwork it takes to bring productions to life. Together, we can showcase the incredible talent of Brown Deer Schools’ students and foster a thriving arts community.

 

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