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Jadyne DeWese

as Aunt Em, Ensemble Cast

This is Jadyne's first show with Longleaf Middle School!  The Wiz musical has allowed her to be more comfortable in working together with others and with performing in front of large audiences.  Jadyne would like to thank her family for their support.

Tyra Jones

as Dorothy

Tyra has been dancing and singing since she was 3yrs old. 

"I want to thank my mom and dad for telling me I can do anything I put my heart to. I want to thank all of The Wiz cast for helping me and others with lines."

Savanna Jones

as Addaperle

Savanna has previous experience performing in  elemetary and middle school productions as well as church choirs.  Savanna would like to thank her mother, father, family and friends for all of their support. 

Ivory Thigpen

as Scarecrow

I was born and rasied in Wakanda!  I was a singer in 6th grade and have been in several choral performances. This is my first theater stage experience. I want to thank my mom, dad, sisters and brothers.

Marina Slaubaugh

as Tin Ma'am

Marina has performed in Columbia Children's Theater's Willy Wonka Jr and Longleaf Middle's first musical, Lion King Jr. Marina enjoys drawing and watching youtube in her freetime. She would like to thank her parents, sister, friends and everyone else that made this show possible.

"Do what you do.  Do what makes you unique.  Do what makes you happy." - Sean McLaughlin