Eight actors bring more than 35 characters to life in this imaginative adaptation of the beloved classic.
SARASOTA, FL — Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida’s premier professional theatre, announces the cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, with performances July 8 – August 2, 2026 (Previews July 8–10; Opening Day July 11).
Follow the Yellow Brick Road in a magical, musical adventure filled with courage, heart, and imagination. This beloved adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s timeless tale follows Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable companions on a journey through the Land of Oz, where friendship, self-discovery, and a little bit of magic can change everything. Featuring iconic songs such as “Over the Rainbow”, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” and “If I Only had a Brain”.
Performed by a cast of eight actors portraying multiple roles, The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition celebrates the creativity, versatility, and theatrical wonder of live performance. From Munchkinland to the Emerald City, the cast brings an entire world to life on stage for audiences of all ages.
“I cannot think of a more beloved story than The Wizard of Oz,” says Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein. “We are thrilled to share Cat Brindisi’s new, imaginative production with audiences of all ages.”
Performance Dates
July 8 – August 2, 2026
Previews: July 8–10Opening Day: July 11
Cast
The principal cast features Angelina Carballo (Glinda, Auntie Em) Annie (National Tour), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (FSU BFA program); Alex Hatcher (Scarecrow, Hunk) Fiddler on the Roof, The Mirror Crack’d, 12 Angry Men: The Musical, and A Year with Frog and Toad (Asolo Rep); Zach Harris (Wizard of Oz, Professor Marvel, Uncle Henry) The Unfriend (Asolo Rep); Ellie Papataros (Wicked Witch of the West, Miss Gulch) Young Frankenstein (FSU BFAprogram); Ashley Brooke Raymond (Toto,) The Unfriend (Asolo Rep), Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare 45 (Asolo Rep on Tour); Arianna Sy (Dorothy Gale) The Mirror Crack’d (Asolo Rep); Jake Tottle (Lion, Zeke) Parade, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Junie B. Jones: The Musical (FSU BFA program); Tin Tran (Tin Man, Hickory) The Play That Goes Wrong, Songs for a New World, and Once Upon a Mattress (FSU BFA program)
Understudies/swings include McKenna Wallace Footloose, Sweeney Todd, Once Upon a Mattress, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (FSU BFA program) and Will Westray Fiddler on the Roof, Primary Trust, Frog and Toad, Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical, Born With Teeth, and Inherit the Wind (Asolo Rep)
Creative Team
Directed and Choreographed by Cat Brindisi (Asolo Rep Associate Artistic Director); Assistant Direction by Sean Orenstein Spring Awakening, John Proctor is the Villain, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (New College of FloridaTheatre/Dance Program); Scenic Design by Natalie Eslami A Year with Frog and Toad (Asolo Rep), TEETH (Playwrights Horizons), and Chicken & Biscuits (Playhouse on the Square); Costume Design by Jordan Jeffers (Asolo Rep AssistantCostume Shop Manager); Lighting Design by Will Johnson (Asolo Rep Master Electrician); Sound Design by Matthew Parker (Asolo Rep Master Sound Engineer); Hair, Wig and Makeup Design by Michelle Hart (Asolo Rep Resident Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer); Stage Management by Lydia Konnings Marie and Rosetta, The Unfriend, Primary Trust, and Come From Away (Asolo Rep); Assistant Stage Management by Alayna Dombowski Primary Trust and Fiddler on the Roof (Asolo Rep)
The Writers
Written by L. Frank Baum; with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg; Background Music by Herbert Stothart; Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard; Orchestration by Larry Wilcox; Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company; Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Tickets
Performances run July 8–August 2, 2026. For tickets and information, visit AsoloRep.org or call 941.351.8000.
About Asolo Rep
Since 1958, Asolo Repertory Theatre has been recognized as one of the premier professional theatres in America and one of the largest in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep presents up to eight productions each season, including classics, contemporary drama, musicals, and world premieres. A theatre district in and of itself, Asolo Rep is committed to expanding its reach into the community, furthering its collaboration with leading theatre-makers, and cultivating the next generation of artists through its affiliation with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein and Managing Director Ross Egan, Asolo Rep’s ambitious theatrical offerings, commitment to new work, and groundbreaking education and engagement programs ensure the company’s lasting legacy for future generations. Learn more at AsoloRep.org.