Theatre--Performance (Musical Theatre)

An adaptation of the musical The Wiz will be performed Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st, at 7 p.m. in collaboration with Cite Des Arts, 109 Vine St. (One block off of Jefferson St.)

The production, presented by the NP Moss Teens on Stage drama department, is directed by Theater Arts teacher Jennifer Miller. This family oriented presentation is produced in part by Lafayette Parish School System, International Baccalaureate, Gear Up and community sponsorships.   

Based on The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz follows Dorothy from Louisiana to Oz and back again, with music, lyrics, dancing and a modern sense of humor. Under the direction of Miller, Moss’s stellar cast features Dorothy (Jakeyla Chavis), the Scarecrow (Deion Thomas), the Tinman (Ricardo Dupre), the cowardly Lioness (Kenea’qua Hebert), Glenda the Good Witch (Brianca George), Evermean the wicked Witch(Alyshia Johnson) and Danasia Benjamin as Miss One /The Wizard, not to mention dancing crows, strutting munchkins and swaggering sweat shop workers.  The entire cast of characters will strut and jam down the yellow brick road as Cite Des Arts is transformed into a land you only dreamed of experiencing. Who hasn’t dreamt of what a life beyond the rainbow might be like?

Tickets are $5 with a reservation for the Lafayette community and $10 general admission  (available at the door). For reservations or additional information, contact Cite Des Arts at (337) 291-1122