The Wizard of Oz Creative

Director
Cory Schaeperkoetter
Cory has his Associates Degree in Musical Theatre. He has been in a multitude of shows, including The Wizard of Oz and My Fair Lady. He would like to thank his beautiful wife Sarah. Without her this would not be possible. He would like to thank his many friends and family who have supported him. He would also like to thank Keanu Reeves, oh and one last thing. THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!
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Assistant Director
Ivy Kropf
Although a longtime performer, this is Ivy’s first time as assistant director. She would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew for working so hard to put this show together. She dedicates this show to her wonderful family- love you all!
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Music Director
BreAnn Alvey
BreAnn's favorite color is yellow, she loves cows, and teaches private piano lessons at Studio 8. Her favorite show she has been in was as one of the accompanists for "Some Enchanted Evening." BreAnn would like to thank her husband Paul for supporting her in the role of Music Director for Wizard and for all the rehearsal hours!
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Choreographer
Laura Jensen
Laura is from Rock Springs. She is an avid crocheter, Spanish learner, and board game player. She has an Associate's degree in Musical Theatre and has been choreographing for 7 years, with work featured at Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs High School, and the SBOCES Summer Theatre for Youth. Some favorite choreography credits have been Once Upon a Mattress with WWCC, Mamma Mia! with RSHS, and Matilda with SBOCES. Laura would like to thank her husband, Kirtland, for encouraging her through all the busy nights, and God for being the source of all art and beauty.
Technical Director
Travis Garcia
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Stage Manager
Emily Debernardi
Emily was born and raised in Rock Springs, and is a local artist. She stage managed many productions throughout high school, and has been involved in many local community productions. She would like to thank Matlock and Webb, for their encouragement, support, and experience in theater and life.
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Lighting Designer
Raymond Garcia
Raymond is from Green River, is a fire eater, and enjoys woodworking. in past productions he has performed as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and was the lighting designer in The Forgotten Carols. Raymond would like to thank his dad. The Wizard of Oz was his favorite musical and he would've loved to watch the show.
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Costume Designer
Sarah Schaeperkoetter
Sarah is co-owner of the Horizon Theater with her husband Cory, and is excited to costume this show! She has her associate's degree in theater from WWCC, and when not doing costumes or performing, enjoys playing piano, reading, and spending time with her husband.
Makeup Designer
Julia Eaton
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Acting Coach
Chelsea Putnam
Chelsea is from Rock Springs. She is a property manager. She loves rhinestoning, pageants, and performing. Some of her past roles have included Constance U/S- Forgotten Carols, Nelly - Some Enchanted Evening, Claire - Ordinary Days, Alice Beineke - Addams Family, and Mrs. Fairfax - Jane Eyre. She would like to thank Cory and Sarah for giving her opportunities on stage and off, and her husband for extremely amazing and supportive.

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