The Wizard of

OzPresented by

Pickerington Community Theatre

We want your help!!

Please fill out a survey card and drop it

in the box in the lobby! One way you

can help YOUR community theatre

become better.

Please nominate an actor, actress, etc.

by filling out the nomination card in the

lobby. This is for our shows of 2013.

Curtains, The Wizard of Oz, and Then

There Were None.

KASSI POPCEVSKI(Dorothy Gale)

Kassi is 13 years old and attends

Pickerington Local Schools. She has

appeared in “You’re A Good Man Charlie

Brown”, “No Dogs Allowed”, “Tom Sawyer”,

“Annie”, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, and

“Seussical The Musical.” This is her first

show with PCT. She loves to sing, act, play

tennis, and swim. She would like to thank her family for always

supporting her and she would like to give a special shout out to

her mentors – Allen DeCarlo and Sue Laney.

DAVE ZWIEBEL(Hunk/Scarecrow)

Dave did his undergraduate studies at Defiance College and his Graduate studies at Bowling Green State University. He has been in numerous show throughout high school, college and after school. Although this is his first show to be in with PCT, he directed our show “Curtains.” He enjoys watching movies, fitness, self-improvement, and spending time with family and friends.

He would like to thank his wonderful family for always being so supportive. He would also like to thank PCT family for welcoming him into their loving arms this year.

Congrats to all Cast Members!

MATTHEW HARPER (Hickory/Tin Woodsman)

Matthew attended Utica High School. He has been in many shows including: “Rent”, “Sweeny Todd”, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare”, “Singing In The Rain”, and “Anything Goes.” This is his first show with PCT. He enjoys playing and watching sports, supporting local live theatre with makeup designer and girlfriend Amanda, and hanging out with family and

friends. He would like to thank his friends and family for their ongoing support. He would like to hear your thoughts of the show on twitter! #IfIOnlyHadAHeart

KEVIN SOLON(Zeke/Cowardly Lion)

Kevin attended Upper Arlington HS, Franklin University, and the School of Hard Knocks. He appeared for the first time last year in “Willy Wonka”as Grandpa Joe. He loves fishing, playing guitar & banjo, listening to music, fixing things, helping people, reading books about personal development and business. He would like to thank his wife, Emily, and

kids, Katie, Kevin, Keith, Kenzie, Kassie, Kimmy, & Kayla, for daring me to try out for my first play last year.

DIANE HOOPER(Miss Gultch/Wicked Witch)

Diane attended College of DuPoge and Illinoise State University. Diane’s shows with PCT include: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Condominium Inc.”, “Godspell”, “Steel Magnolias”, and “Curious Savage.” She also assistant directed “Fools” and “Willy Wonka.” She has appeared in many other shows as

well. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working in the garden, reading good books, and needle work. She would like to thank her wonderful family for their constant love and support.

MARRETT LANEY(Glinda)

Marrett attended Ohio University Athens for two years and Capital University. She has been in many shows including: “White Christmas”, “Macbeth”, “George Washington Slept Here”, and “Cabaret.” She enjoys rappelling, aerial arts, parasailing, surfing,

dancing, singing, acting, drinking PinaColadas, and getting caught in the rain. She would like to thank her beautiful mother, Sue Laney, patient brother and father, and the friends she

has made in this cast who have made her feel like the “Queen of the Munchkins!” She would also like to thank Emily Solon for making her look so beautiful!

COLETTE GODDARD(Aunt Em)

Colette attended Magnolia HS. (WV),

Bethany College (WV), and West Virginia

University. She was involved in theater and

choir throughtout HS and college. She could

be seen in “The King and I,” “The Sound of

Music,” “Brigadoon,” “Mame,” “Guys and

Dolls,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and

“Curtains” with PCT. She enjoys looking at

books at Barnes and Noble, fishing, watching her kids grow, hanging

out with friends, and being involved in PCT. She would like to thank

her husband for waiting until this show is over before we can go on

vacation, our kids, parents, siblings for encouraging me, and Libby

Francis for the opportunity for theater.

MIKE YONKURA(Uncle Henry)

Having done Willy Wonka in July of 2012.

Mike has acted, directed, or been in stage

crew for some 40 other productions over

the past 13 years in the Cleveland area

befiore moving to Columbus. Some of his

more prominent on stage roles have

included On Golden Pond (Charlie), The

Full Monty (Dave), Big, the Musical

(MacMillan, Zoltar) and Cat on a Hot Tin

Roof (Brother Man). Mike has also directed

four productions, including kids' versions of

Snoopy the Musical and The Lion, the

Witch, and the Wardrobe. He would like to

dedicate his performance to his three big

inspirations: nephews Charlie, Tommy and

Leo

DAN GRISCOM(Professor Marvel/Wizard)

Dan attended THE Ohio State University and The University of Tennessee. Dan has appeared in shows such as: “Willy Wonka,”“Curtains,” “Once Upon A Mattress,”and “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.” Dan is a member of the PCT board of directors and he enjoys

spending time with his wonderful family and wandering aimlessly in Target. He would like to thank his awesome family for supporting his thespian pursuits!

CAMERON WILLIAMSON

(Emerald City Guard)

Cameron attended The Ohio State University and Columbia College Chicago both studying theatre and acting. This is his first show with PCTalthough he has been in other shows such as: “Peter Pan” and “Brother 2 Brother.” He enjoys DJing, watching

Anime, playing video games, and traveling. He would like to give a shout out to his children: Kirika and Kanen and to his wife Chrissy.

TOTO(Toto)

Everyone asks me if Toto is my real name. I was originally named Clara from the Nutcracker, but I didn’t like that name and would never come when I was called. Then, one day as a joke my mom said, “Here Toto!” and I loved that name so now I really am Toto! This is my first show, but I’ll also be in another “Wizard of Oz” next month. Thank you to Chris, the rest of the

cast, and especially all the kids including ‘Dorothy’ for taking such good care of me and making this a fun show!

AMON DOBBINS(Winky General)

Amon attended Wittenberg

University, The University of

Dayton, and Salem

International University. This is his first show with PCT. He

enjoys hunting fishing, grilling,

socializing, poetry, and

teaching. He would like to

thank Lora & Lilli Dobbins for encouraging him to

try out!