This play, based on the seventh book of L. Frank Baum’s beloved series, blends familiar characters from “The Wizard of Oz” with new creatures.
In search of a better life, a Munchkin boy, Ojo the Unlucky, played by Gwyneth McKiernan of Beavercreek, and his uncle, Unc Nunkie, portrayed by Patrick Breitenstein of Beavercreek, head for the Emerald City.
Along the way they visit Dr. Pip, played by Katie Goralski of Springboro, who uses magic to bring to life a patchwork doll, played by Greta Wolking of Springboro.
The Patchwork Girl accidentally spills the Liquid of Petrifaction, turning Dr. Pip’s wife, played by Lorrin Bush of Beavercreek, and Unc Nunkie in into marble statues and bringing to life a pretty fountain statue, portrayed by Lauren DiMario of Centerville.
The Stone Girl, Ojo and the Patchwork Girl set out to find the rare elements needed to undo the hex, meeting many challenges and amazing people along the way.
The cast includes Emily Goralski of Springboro, Sarah Conrad of Fairborn, Destre Inlow of Kettering and Lauren Counts, Raine DeDominici and Isabela Rougeux of Dayton.
Beavercreek residents in the cast include Lorrin Bush, Maddy Swanson, Emily Zouck, Tiffany Stevens, Maria Schlegel, Caroline Delaney, Anna Schlegel, Janae Thomson, Katherine Toronto, Kathleen Anderson, Cami Baird, Amanda Pearson and Kailey Yeakley.
The technical crew consists of Ashley Davis of Miamisburg and Katlyn Tilt of Beavercreek.
Teresa Connair of Dayton is the director while Katie Storost of Kettering is the assistant director and stage manager. John Falkenbach of Kettering is the technical director while Bruce Brown of Dayton is the set designer. Linda Sellers of Beavercreek is in charge of the costumes.
Beavercreek Community Theatre is located in the former Lofino’s grocery store at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, which is now the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center, the home of both the theater and the Beavercreek Senior Center.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for BCT members, students, and senior citizens.
A group discount is available for groups of 10 or more.
A mat area directly in front of the stage will be available for children younger than 10 for $6.
Tickets can be reserved by calling BCT at (937) 429-4737 and leaving a message or by e-mailing boxoffice@bctheatre.org.
For more information, visit the theater’s Web site at www.bctheatre.org where tickets also can be purchased online.
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