What is "YPA"?
YPA Stands for the Young Performers Academy.
When the Directors and Judges for Oz sat to cast the show we realized that while a K - 12 show is exciting, it also doesn't help us highlight the talent of some of our young performers...when looking to cast a 13 yr old Dorothy or an 8 yr old Dorothy, obviously due to voice maturity and life experience the 13 yr old or 16 yr old has the advantage.
BUT the MISSION of Village Tech Theater is to ignite a passion for performing arts in students, parents, families, and the community.
SO - We sat down and discussed ways to accomplish YPA.
Wizard of OZ is set to perform 4 shows.
Thursday 7pm, Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm, and Saturday 7pm.
That's a LOT of shows.
And then we saw the possibilities.
2pm - Young Performers Academy Show!
Same set, same supporting cast, same directors, same Tech crew...
BUT...SHORTENED SHOW - One Act.
AND - - - - - - - NEW (YOUNGER) LEADS for 1 special show!
What a precious way to win-win.
So, what's required?
Time. Committment. Additional Costumes. Extra Lines. Parent Support. Love. Trust. Patience. Bravery.
Rehearsals - These students will need to attend EVERY rehearsal that their "big kid" is attending. They will need to study every move of their "big kid". They will need to practice vocal coaching with their "big kid" and follow very closely when pulled for their YPA Rehearsals. There is a chance a Wednesday here and there is needed.
ANNOUNCING THE YOUNG PERFORMERS ACADEMY
CAST of THE WIZARD OF OZ 2018 - 2019
Cast List
Actor/Actress
Dorothy Gale: Mikaela P
Scarecrow: Legend Smith
Hunk: Savion Jones
Cowardly Lion: Obe Gollihugh
Zeke: Avalyne R
Tin Man: Allie W
Hickory: Brinnley
Auntie Em: Sophie G
Glinda: Bailey Rushing
Uncle Henry: Xander K
Emerald City Guard: Mireille
Professor Marvel: Madison Taplin
Wizard of Oz: Kyle O
Wicked Witch of the West: Kassidy Lloyd
Miss Gulch: Skyer Rodriguez
Nikko -: Remington Cooper
Winkie General (1): Kayla Richardson
Trees actors
Tree 1: Trinity Harrison
Tree 2: Cecilia Bethancourth
Tree 3: Jett Jameson