Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Director(s): Rob Elliott-Schafnitz & Erika Osborn
Musical Director: Elizabeth Richards
Choreographer: Kelsey Trux
Assistant Director: Ella Harris Wizard of Oz is open to performers in Grade 1 – Age 18. Space is limited, and our previous shows have sold out within hours of opening! Register as soon as possible to ensure your spot in the show.
(Pro Tip – Register from a computer, not a phone if at all possible!) Important Information: Different from recent CMW fall and spring productions, we will be performing the FULL production of Wizard of Oz NOT the junior version. Total length of performance will be approx. 2 hours plus a 15 minute intermission. PLEASE consider this when registering your performer. Registration is $275 and includes a production t-shirt & script. Mandatory: Performer Orientation & Parent informational meeting will be
Wed. Jan. 7th at 6:00-7:30pm at
First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI Auditions will be held Sat. Jan. 10th, 10am-3pm at
First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI.
Times for specific age group audition slots will be sent. Registration ensures your child will be in the cast. Auditions will determine what part they will play. Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 10am-2pm and/or Sundays from 4pm-7pm at First Congregational Church in St. Joe. Rehearsal schedules (dependent on role) will be communicated via email, the production’s private Facebook page and via the Band app once casting is complete. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS WHEN REGISTERING YOUR PERFORMER. First rehearsal will be on Sunday, Jan. 11th, 4pm-7pm for Full Cast. We will not have rehearsals on Sat. March 28th or Sunday, March 29th. We WILL be having rehearsal on Sat. April 4th. TECH WEEK AND ALL 3 PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT ATTEND TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCE DATES! Tech week: 04/06/2026-04/09/2026 4:00pm – 8:30pm
St. Joseph High School Auditorium 2521 Stadium Dr, St Joseph, MI Performances: April 10 and 11, 2026 7pm (Call time 5pm),
April 12 at 3pm (Call time 1pm) Howard Performing Arts Center at
St. Joseph High School Auditorium 2521 Stadium Dr, St Joseph, MI PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOUR CHILD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES Financial assistance scholarships are available. Additional questions? Email info@cmwonline.org | 
