Welcome to OBCT

JAMES ELLIS (HUNK/SCARECROW)

is excited to be back on stage with the OBCT after performing in Honk! (Drake) and Annie (Rooster), Judas (Godspell),Fiddler on the Roof (Constable) and most recently The Last Five Years (Jaime). He has been performing in musical theater throughout Southern California for the last 10 years. Recent credits include: A Christmas Carol (Mr. Fezziwig), Peter Pan (Smee), and All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten (Ed). James is blessed to be on stage again with the OBCT and would like to thank the production team for their hours of work they put into every show! He’d also like to thank his family and friends who support all this theatrical endeavors.

KAYLA BUMPASS (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

This is Kayla Bumpass' first show with the OBC Theatre and she couldn't be more thrilled to start off her experience with The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank her Heavenly Father for his unconditional love and her family and friends for their constant support.

LAYLA ELEFANTE (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

has been in numerous plays in the last three years and absolutely loves it! Her dream is to some day be on Broadway. Layla is excited to be part of this production and thanks Amanda for this opportunity. She would also like to thank her parents for their support.

KELLEN FORD (Munchkin Mayor)

has been performing since the age of 7. Favorite roles include Jojo in Seussical the Musical, Young Erik in Phantom, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and as Charlie Bucket in Willie Wonka. He currently attends The Orange County High School of the Arts. Kellen would like to thank his family for their support and also Amanda for continuing to believe in him.

JENNIFER FIALLOS (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

is a sophomore at California State University, San Marcos. She is studying to achieve a double major in Global Business and French. Since the beginning of her 19-year long life, Fiallos has been deeply involved in the arts. She’s been drawn in by music, theatre, studio art, and dance, including belly dancing, and swing dancing. As for music, she plays the piano, acoustic guitar, and sings, though she wishes to someday learn to play the violin. This is her first time participating in a production with OBCT, and is having a blast with the cast of The Wizard of Oz!

JACK FREEDMAN (UNCLE HENRY/GUARD)

is very happy to be back at the Inland Vineyard in Corona, where this past year he played Lazar Wolf in the OBCTheater production of Fiddler on the Roof. He also recently was in the OBCTheater production ofAnnie at the Grove Theatre in Upland, where he enjoyed playing two diversely voiced characters, Drake the Butler and a Hooverville Shanty Dweller. Other recent shows include A Christmas Carol, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Willy Wonka.

KATHRYN GROSSMAN (AUNT EM)

has been involved with music or performing in some way throughout her life - as a professional belly dancer, wedding singer, movie extra, lead singer for a country band, and riding in the Rose Parade several times on her horse. Discovering a love for theater about 8 years ago, stage credits include Grease, Footloose, Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, the Sound of Music, and Steel Magnolias, with favorite performances as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man and Rosie in The Wedding Singer. Kat thanks Director Amanda and talented cast for this wonderful opportunity to reprise the role of Aunt Em!

MAKENNA HELIKER (DOROTHY GALE)

Makenna Heliker, 21, lives in Los Angeles with her wonderful husband and beautiful son. By day, she is a fine artist and happy home-maker. Favorite previous roles include: Martha (Secret Garden, RCCT), Hermia (Midsummer, RCCT), and Winnifred (Once Upon a Mattress, OBCT). She thanks her family and Savior for all their support and enduring love.

MEGAN HILL (DANCE CAPTAIN)

is thrilled to be the Dance Captain for this wonderful production! Performing is her passion and she enjoys every moment on stage with this talented cast! Some favorite credits include ANNIE (July), Christmas Carol (Martha Cratchit), Peter Pan (Lost Boy/Jane). She thanks Amanda and Nancy for blessing her with this amazing opportunity!

AMANDA KALKANIS (GLINDA/DIRECTOR)

has been directing OBCT for the past 12 years and is extremely grateful to have the blessing of working alongside her mom in such an amazing ministry. Along with performing and directing, Amanda teaches private voice and piano. Favorite Performance Credits include: Cathy in The Last Five Years, Petra inA Little Night Music (At the Grove - ITL Nomination), Lily in The Secret Garden (RCCT), Sweeney Todd (Broadway at the Gardens), Ida in Honk! (OBCT/SCYT), Antonia in Man of La Mancha (LaSierra University Opera). Thank you to the AMAZING cast and crew for making this such an incredible experience and to her amazing husband Jim for his constant love and support. All Glory be to God!

TYLER JENKINS (MUNCHKINLAND BARRISTER)

was previously seen playing the role of Kurt in The Sound of Music (Performance Riverside - ITL Nomination) and Michael in Peter Pan (Performance Riverside), A Christmas Carol as Young Scrooge, (RCCT), and Seussical the Musical as a Wickersham Brother (OBCT). He is so excited to be back with OBCT, “there’s no place like home.”

AUDREY KELL (MUNCHKINLAND CORONER)

is thrilled to be back with OBCT. She began acting 2 years ago at the age of 5. Audrey’s been able to perform in Annie(OBCT/The Grove Theater) and Seussical the Musical (OBCT). She would like to thank Liberty Church, her brother Ethan, and her family for their support.

RAY JAIME (ZEKE/LION)

is excited to make his debut at OBCT after a long hiatus from the stage. He is especially proud to be on the stage with his daughter, Ava Esteves-Jaime, who makes her theatrical debut and wants to thank her for putting up with his random Lion roars while driving and grocery shopping!! Thank you to the OBCT for the fun of this production and helping add to the theatre resume which includes previous credits on shows like Neil Simon’s Rumors, Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, and The Heidi Chronicles, with his most favorite role (aside from the Lion) being Billy Brown in The African Company Presents Richard III. So much thanks goes to the elementary and middle school aged children he teaches Theatre to that unknowingly help him improve in his craft. For everything you’ve done to support me, to my family, friends, coworkers, and associates, Thank You!! Love you all!! :)

SAMANTHA MERCHANT (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

has been participating in OBCT productions since she was six and is excited to be apart of yet another. Some of her favorite productions have been Seussical the Musical-Bird girl, Honk-ensemble, Annie-Boylan Sister, Joseph and the ATD-wife, and Fiddler on the Roof-ensemble. Samantha is in the MYP program at Centennial Highschool and is also part of the Centennial Madrigals. She loves to sing and dance and is so blessed to be part of the OBCT family.

HEATHER MEYER (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

has enjoyed singing and dancing since she was 5 years old. Heather has been involved with several dance teams and performed in musicals as Jungle Book, Willie Wonka Jr., Joseph & The Technocolored Dreamcoat and Annie. She has performed in schools, community events, Upland’s Lemon Festival and even at Disneyland. Heather is very thankful for the opportunity to be part of the cast of Wizard of Oz.

MICHAEL MILLIGAN (Choreographer)

Michael has also choreographed Annie, Seussical (ITL Award), Fiddler on the Roof, and Godspell with OBCTheater. Favorite roles include: Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, Ugly in Honk! (ITL and NYT awards), Laurie in Little Women, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, and Rolf in the Sound of Music. He currently dances at the Inland Pacific Ballet, teaches dance/musical theater at the Loma Linda University Drayson Center, and choreographs. Jeremiah 29:11

PETER MILLIGAN (HICKORY/TINMAN)

is thrilled to be playing the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz at OBCT, where he was recently seen as Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. He has been involved in theater for the past ﬁve years, almost always with at least one of his eleven siblings! Isaiah 40:8, Poke! :-)

PHIL MONTUORI (WINKIE GENERAL)

is so proud to part of another OBC Theater production. Starting with Seussical the Musical as the Grinch, Godspell, and Fiddler on the Roof, it has been a joyful experience to share the stage with such wonderful people. IAM impressed with the many blessings and gifts that everyone involved with OBC Theater shares and I am happy to contribute to their mission. I hope all enjoy this production of Oz. God’s blessing to all who contributed to this production and to those who attend it.

BOBBY ROWLAND (Professor Marvel/Wizard)

Bobby's first theatrical performance was a two years ago as President Roosevelt in Annie. He also appeared with OBCT as a Disciple in Godspell and the Mayor of Whoville in Suessica and has completely fallen in love with performing. He is excited as ever to start a new adventure, singing, acting and by golly dancing! It’s fantastic! Try it! He dares you!

ALLIE REVELINO (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

is a junior at Woodcrest Christian High School where she is a three year member of the Worship Team, Chamber Choir and is also president of the Drama Club. She has been participating in community theater since the age of 8 and plans to pursue a Theater Arts major in college. Since 2003 she has worked with 6 different community theater companies where she has performed in 32 stage productions. Some of her favorite shows have been Joseph (OBCT), Narnia (CAT), The Miracle Worker (Woodcrest Christian High School), The Sound of Music (Curtain Call Of Corona) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (RYT).

GABRIELLA SALAZAR (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

has been in musicals for the past seven years. Her musical performances include, Annie Jr. (Grace Farrell), Suessical (Bird Girl), Annie (Annette) and Fiddler on the Roof (Momma). She just finished doing Beauty and the Beast at La Sierra High School in her role as a Silly Girl. Gabriella has attended Barbizon for modeling and acting. Her goals are to become a famous actress, singer and dancer on Broadway and TV. She hopes to go to Juilliard College in New York and study in singing and acting.

LESLIE THOMPSON (MISS GULTCH/WICKED WITCH)

is thrilled to be making her debut performance with OBCTheater in this role! Favorite regional credits include Grease and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Lewis Family Playhouse ), A Christmas Carol (Covina Center for the Performing Arts), and Pirates of Penzance (Snowline Players).

GRACIE UNGER (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

Regardless of the fact that 13 year old Gracie wants to be a lawyer and attend Vanderbilt University she claims the theatre is where she feels most at home. Since her stage debut in Annie Get Your Gun (as “The Kid”) at age 4 she has appeared on well over 25 productions, TV commercials, Disney photo shoots and even wrote a couple of songs. Still, her primary goals in life are to beat her big sister, Chelsea to Broadway and to argue a case in front of the US Supreme Court. Oh yes, she wants to own a nail shop one day as well!

CRAIG YACE (LEAD ENSEMBLE)

Craig has been performing with OBCTheater for nearly three years. Craig enjoys the stage, and also the friendships he's made through OBCT. His roles in previous performances include a goose in "Honk", a news boy in "Annie", a monkey in "Suessical", and now he continues down the animal path in "The Wizard of Oz". Musical theater is not Craig's only interest...he enjoys hip hop, video games, and apprenticing with a local DJ. Craig simply makes the world a sweeter place.

Off-Broadway Christian Theater
Est. 2001

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		JAMES ELLIS (HUNK/SCARECROW) is excited to be back on stage with the OBCT after performing in Honk! (Drake) and Annie (Rooster), Judas (Godspell),Fiddler on the Roof (Constable) and most recently The Last Five Years (Jaime). He has been performing in musical theater throughout Southern California for the last 10 years. Recent credits include: A Christmas Carol (Mr. Fezziwig), Peter Pan (Smee), and All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten (Ed). James is blessed to be on stage again with the OBCT and would like to thank the production team for their hours of work they put into every show! He’d also like to thank his family and friends who support all this theatrical endeavors.
		KAYLA BUMPASS (LEAD ENSEMBLE) This is Kayla Bumpass' first show with the OBC Theatre and she couldn't be more thrilled to start off her experience with The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank her Heavenly Father for his unconditional love and her family and friends for their constant support.
		LAYLA ELEFANTE (LEAD ENSEMBLE) has been in numerous plays in the last three years and absolutely loves it! Her dream is to some day be on Broadway. Layla is excited to be part of this production and thanks Amanda for this opportunity. She would also like to thank her parents for their support.
		KELLEN FORD (Munchkin Mayor) has been performing since the age of 7. Favorite roles include Jojo in Seussical the Musical, Young Erik in Phantom, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and as Charlie Bucket in Willie Wonka. He currently attends The Orange County High School of the Arts. Kellen would like to thank his family for their support and also Amanda for continuing to believe in him.
		JENNIFER FIALLOS (LEAD ENSEMBLE) is a sophomore at California State University, San Marcos. She is studying to achieve a double major in Global Business and French. Since the beginning of her 19-year long life, Fiallos has been deeply involved in the arts. She’s been drawn in by music, theatre, studio art, and dance, including belly dancing, and swing dancing. As for music, she plays the piano, acoustic guitar, and sings, though she wishes to someday learn to play the violin. This is her first time participating in a production with OBCT, and is having a blast with the cast of The Wizard of Oz!
		JACK FREEDMAN (UNCLE HENRY/GUARD) is very happy to be back at the Inland Vineyard in Corona, where this past year he played Lazar Wolf in the OBCTheater production of Fiddler on the Roof. He also recently was in the OBCTheater production ofAnnie at the Grove Theatre in Upland, where he enjoyed playing two diversely voiced characters, Drake the Butler and a Hooverville Shanty Dweller. Other recent shows include A Christmas Carol, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Willy Wonka.
		KATHRYN GROSSMAN (AUNT EM) has been involved with music or performing in some way throughout her life - as a professional belly dancer, wedding singer, movie extra, lead singer for a country band, and riding in the Rose Parade several times on her horse. Discovering a love for theater about 8 years ago, stage credits include Grease, Footloose, Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, the Sound of Music, and Steel Magnolias, with favorite performances as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man and Rosie in The Wedding Singer. Kat thanks Director Amanda and talented cast for this wonderful opportunity to reprise the role of Aunt Em!
		MAKENNA HELIKER (DOROTHY GALE) Makenna Heliker, 21, lives in Los Angeles with her wonderful husband and beautiful son. By day, she is a fine artist and happy home-maker. Favorite previous roles include: Martha (Secret Garden, RCCT), Hermia (Midsummer, RCCT), and Winnifred (Once Upon a Mattress, OBCT). She thanks her family and Savior for all their support and enduring love.
		MEGAN HILL (DANCE CAPTAIN) is thrilled to be the Dance Captain for this wonderful production! Performing is her passion and she enjoys every moment on stage with this talented cast! Some favorite credits include ANNIE (July), Christmas Carol (Martha Cratchit), Peter Pan (Lost Boy/Jane). She thanks Amanda and Nancy for blessing her with this amazing opportunity!
		AMANDA KALKANIS (GLINDA/DIRECTOR) has been directing OBCT for the past 12 years and is extremely grateful to have the blessing of working alongside her mom in such an amazing ministry. Along with performing and directing, Amanda teaches private voice and piano. Favorite Performance Credits include: Cathy in The Last Five Years, Petra inA Little Night Music (At the Grove - ITL Nomination), Lily in The Secret Garden (RCCT), Sweeney Todd (Broadway at the Gardens), Ida in Honk! (OBCT/SCYT), Antonia in Man of La Mancha (LaSierra University Opera). Thank you to the AMAZING cast and crew for making this such an incredible experience and to her amazing husband Jim for his constant love and support. All Glory be to God!
		TYLER JENKINS (MUNCHKINLAND BARRISTER) was previously seen playing the role of Kurt in The Sound of Music (Performance Riverside - ITL Nomination) and Michael in Peter Pan (Performance Riverside), A Christmas Carol as Young Scrooge, (RCCT), and Seussical the Musical as a Wickersham Brother (OBCT). He is so excited to be back with OBCT, “there’s no place like home.”
		AUDREY KELL (MUNCHKINLAND CORONER) is thrilled to be back with OBCT. She began acting 2 years ago at the age of 5. Audrey’s been able to perform in Annie(OBCT/The Grove Theater) and Seussical the Musical (OBCT). She would like to thank Liberty Church, her brother Ethan, and her family for their support.
		RAY JAIME (ZEKE/LION) is excited to make his debut at OBCT after a long hiatus from the stage. He is especially proud to be on the stage with his daughter, Ava Esteves-Jaime, who makes her theatrical debut and wants to thank her for putting up with his random Lion roars while driving and grocery shopping!! Thank you to the OBCT for the fun of this production and helping add to the theatre resume which includes previous credits on shows like Neil Simon’s Rumors, Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, and The Heidi Chronicles, with his most favorite role (aside from the Lion) being Billy Brown in The African Company Presents Richard III. So much thanks goes to the elementary and middle school aged children he teaches Theatre to that unknowingly help him improve in his craft. For everything you’ve done to support me, to my family, friends, coworkers, and associates, Thank You!! Love you all!! :)
		SAMANTHA MERCHANT (LEAD ENSEMBLE) has been participating in OBCT productions since she was six and is excited to be apart of yet another. Some of her favorite productions have been Seussical the Musical-Bird girl, Honk-ensemble, Annie-Boylan Sister, Joseph and the ATD-wife, and Fiddler on the Roof-ensemble. Samantha is in the MYP program at Centennial Highschool and is also part of the Centennial Madrigals. She loves to sing and dance and is so blessed to be part of the OBCT family.
		HEATHER MEYER (LEAD ENSEMBLE) has enjoyed singing and dancing since she was 5 years old. Heather has been involved with several dance teams and performed in musicals as Jungle Book, Willie Wonka Jr., Joseph & The Technocolored Dreamcoat and Annie. She has performed in schools, community events, Upland’s Lemon Festival and even at Disneyland. Heather is very thankful for the opportunity to be part of the cast of Wizard of Oz.
		MICHAEL MILLIGAN (Choreographer) Michael has also choreographed Annie, Seussical (ITL Award), Fiddler on the Roof, and Godspell with OBCTheater. Favorite roles include: Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, Ugly in Honk! (ITL and NYT awards), Laurie in Little Women, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, and Rolf in the Sound of Music. He currently dances at the Inland Pacific Ballet, teaches dance/musical theater at the Loma Linda University Drayson Center, and choreographs. Jeremiah 29:11
		PETER MILLIGAN (HICKORY/TINMAN) is thrilled to be playing the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz at OBCT, where he was recently seen as Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. He has been involved in theater for the past ﬁve years, almost always with at least one of his eleven siblings! Isaiah 40:8, Poke! :-)
		PHIL MONTUORI (WINKIE GENERAL) is so proud to part of another OBC Theater production. Starting with Seussical the Musical as the Grinch, Godspell, and Fiddler on the Roof, it has been a joyful experience to share the stage with such wonderful people. IAM impressed with the many blessings and gifts that everyone involved with OBC Theater shares and I am happy to contribute to their mission. I hope all enjoy this production of Oz. God’s blessing to all who contributed to this production and to those who attend it.
		BOBBY ROWLAND (Professor Marvel/Wizard) Bobby's first theatrical performance was a two years ago as President Roosevelt in Annie. He also appeared with OBCT as a Disciple in Godspell and the Mayor of Whoville in Suessica and has completely fallen in love with performing. He is excited as ever to start a new adventure, singing, acting and by golly dancing! It’s fantastic! Try it! He dares you!
		ALLIE REVELINO (LEAD ENSEMBLE) is a junior at Woodcrest Christian High School where she is a three year member of the Worship Team, Chamber Choir and is also president of the Drama Club. She has been participating in community theater since the age of 8 and plans to pursue a Theater Arts major in college. Since 2003 she has worked with 6 different community theater companies where she has performed in 32 stage productions. Some of her favorite shows have been Joseph (OBCT), Narnia (CAT), The Miracle Worker (Woodcrest Christian High School), The Sound of Music (Curtain Call Of Corona) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (RYT).
		GABRIELLA SALAZAR (LEAD ENSEMBLE) has been in musicals for the past seven years. Her musical performances include, Annie Jr. (Grace Farrell), Suessical (Bird Girl), Annie (Annette) and Fiddler on the Roof (Momma). She just finished doing Beauty and the Beast at La Sierra High School in her role as a Silly Girl. Gabriella has attended Barbizon for modeling and acting. Her goals are to become a famous actress, singer and dancer on Broadway and TV. She hopes to go to Juilliard College in New York and study in singing and acting.
		LESLIE THOMPSON (MISS GULTCH/WICKED WITCH) is thrilled to be making her debut performance with OBCTheater in this role! Favorite regional credits include Grease and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Lewis Family Playhouse ), A Christmas Carol (Covina Center for the Performing Arts), and Pirates of Penzance (Snowline Players).
		GRACIE UNGER (LEAD ENSEMBLE) Regardless of the fact that 13 year old Gracie wants to be a lawyer and attend Vanderbilt University she claims the theatre is where she feels most at home. Since her stage debut in Annie Get Your Gun (as “The Kid”) at age 4 she has appeared on well over 25 productions, TV commercials, Disney photo shoots and even wrote a couple of songs. Still, her primary goals in life are to beat her big sister, Chelsea to Broadway and to argue a case in front of the US Supreme Court. Oh yes, she wants to own a nail shop one day as well!
		CRAIG YACE (LEAD ENSEMBLE) Craig has been performing with OBCTheater for nearly three years. Craig enjoys the stage, and also the friendships he's made through OBCT. His roles in previous performances include a goose in "Honk", a news boy in "Annie", a monkey in "Suessical", and now he continues down the animal path in "The Wizard of Oz". Musical theater is not Craig's only interest...he enjoys hip hop, video games, and apprenticing with a local DJ. Craig simply makes the world a sweeter place.

Off-Broadway Christian TheaterEst. 2001