Las Positas College Theater Arts Program Presents Summer Production of The Wizard of Oz

Las Positas College's (LPC) Theater Arts program is excited to present its summer production of The Wizard of Oz, a dazzling outdoor musical event for all ages. The production will run from July 18–26 at the beautiful Outdoor Amphitheater on the LPC campus. 

Directed and choreographed by Vinh G. Nguyen, The Wizard of Oz is a playful and colorful adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel. This unique stage version includes whimsical characters and imaginative scenes not seen in the beloved MGM film—offering a fresh yet nostalgic experience for audiences. 

“This is, to come out with it immediately, the most marvelous show,” wrote Jeremy Kingston of The Times, while Colin Douglas of Chicago Theatre Review called the story “one of the most beloved in children’s literature... with an inspiring lesson about friendship.” 

The iconic story follows Dorothy, a Kansas farm girl swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy travels the Yellow Brick Road in search of the great Wizard who might help her return home. Along the way, the group encounters jitterbugs, ghosts, witches, and a cast of fantastical Ozians in this joyful celebration of courage, heart, brains, and belonging. “This Oz, brimming with color, seduces and delights,” wrote Collin Kelley of Atlanta In Town. 

The cast features over 30 talented student and LPC Actors Conservatory actors, including Ava Fernandez, Cecily Hansson, Claire Willard, Demi Starzak*, Ella Bracken*, Isabella Dukleth, Jackson Baggie, Kiana Casanovas, Kiana Porr*, Kiarra Bautista, Kinsey Ferrera, Lucas Caba*, Mackenzie McDonald*, Marshawn Wesley*, Mason Garner, Mason Neto*, Michael Patin*, Mikayla Cabrera, Natalia Mujica Herrera*, Renn Ma*, Ryan Morris*, Scout Del Real*, Sharon Thompson, Spencer Canton, and Xander Struckmann. 

(* Denotes member of the LPC Actors Conservatory) 
The production team includes Producers Titian Lish and Cynthia Lagodzinski; Director and Choreographer Vinh G.Nguyen; Musical Director Jon Gallo; Vocal Director Jed de Roza; Collaborative Pianist Jeremiah Trujillo; and a talented artistic crew including John Kelly (Technical Director), Mike Rinaldi (Lighting), Karl Haller (Sound), Justine Law (Scenic), and Elizabeth Davis Newhouse (Costumes). 

 Performances run two weekends: July 18–19 and July 25–26. All shows begin at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphitheater. Admission begins one hour prior to curtain. Seating is first come, first served—patrons are encouraged to bring lawn or camp chairs and blankets. Picnics are welcome, and food trucks and desserts will be available nightly.

Tickets are available now at lpc.ludus.com and range from $20–$25 per person. Seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended. 

Weather in Livermore can be unpredictable in the evenings—layers, jackets, and blankets are advised for comfort under the stars. 

This summer production of The Wizard of Oz is sponsored by Uncle Credit Union.
For more information, visit the LPC Theater Events Page or contact Jackie Hill at (925) 424-1122 or JHill@laspositascollege.edu. 

About Las Positas College

Las Positas College currently enrolls nearly 8,500 day and evening students. The College offers a curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment. The College provides university transfer classes, retraining classes for those in need of employment or career advancement, a first-time educational opportunity for many adults, enrichment classes for those seeking a broader perspective, and career and technical training for those entering the technical and paraprofessional workforce. Las Positas College excels in helping students transfer to the University of California system, the California State University system, and other four-year institutions. Las Positas College is a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success and is fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement.

About Las Positas College Actors Conservatory
The Actors Conservatory at Las Positas College seeks to inspire and prepare students for a life in the performing arts. The Actors Conservatory's foundational belief is that inspired, trained, and professional actors will be leaders in the next generation of artists, passionately advocating for theater as a culturally relevant art form and viable trade skill. The Conservatory challenges students to find their truth, inner strength, and outer artists, enriching their career path and the communities and stages around them.