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WIZARD OF OZ Playbill

Cast & Crew Bios & Headshots

Anna Attanasio (Ensemble) is 7 years old, and this is her first production with Landmark Theaters.  She has done past productions at the Warner Theater including The Addams Family in 2023 and other various short plays through the Watertown Park and Rec Department.  Besides her love of performing, she is on a Pre-Competition team for gymnastics and loves to read.

Robert Boulay (Ensemble) is an eighth grade student at Waterbury Arts Magnet School where he hopes to further his knowledge and experience in Stage Technology. This is Robert's first appearance on stage in front of the audience. He is usually helping with stage management, run crew or lighting and sound. Robert has helped on sets of "Descendants, the musical," "Once Upon a Fairy Tale," "Newsies" and most recently "Adams Family, the musical." Robert also enjoys ushering at the Opera house when he is able.

Sharon Boulay (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Oliver Wolcott Tech school where she is studying Mechanical Design Engineering Technology. Sharon began performing during middle school in "The Brothers Grimm" and then in the ensemble of "White Christmas" at the Thomaston Opera House. Sharon has also enjoyed ushering at the opera house when her time permits.

Adam Dziob (Wizard/Professor) It is with great excitement Buster returns to the stage with Landmark community theatre. Past performances include The Rocky Horror Show, Nuncrackers, and Escape to Margaritaville. In addition to the acting Buster also enjoys Prop making, Set building and long walks on the beach.

Riley Gavin (Munchkin) is 10 years old and this is her 5th production. Her past productions with Landmark include "LCT Summer Camp," "Best Christmas Pageant," and "The Little Mermaid Jr." Besides acting and singing, Riley has been a cheerleader for the past 5 years. 

Rachel Glander (Stage Manager) is so thrilled to be Stage Managing for the first time! She is so excited to be behind the scenes, and can't thank Shelby, Jeff, and Andrea for giving her this opportunity. Some of her favorite past credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Usherette), Mamma Mia (Donna), and Cinderella (Fairy Godmother/Crazy Marie). She can't wait for you all to step into the Land of Oz!

Shelby Griffin (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to be making her directorial debut with Landmark Community Theatre. Past production credits include The Little Mermaid Jr. (Choreographer), Nuncrackers (Choreographer/Assistant Director), and  Let it Be (Choreographer) all with LCT. “A huge thank you to Jeff and Andrea for thinking of me and granting me this opportunity, and Andrea for all the support you’ve given me throughout the past few weeks! Thank you to TJ and Rachel for everything you’ve done to help put this show together. And of course, thank you so much to this amazing cast and crew for making my first directorial experience one to remember! Love always to my parents, my sister, Morgan, and my boyfriend, Jarryd. Thank you for always believing in me! To Oz?…”

Reilly Lincavicks (Dorothy) she/her is thrilled to be returning to Landmark Community Theatre after playing Olive in “Spelling Bee” this spring! Some of her favorite performances include Wendla Bergmann (Spring Awakening, Mill Mountain Theatre), Jesse (Daniel Tiger’s Grrr-ific Day, RWS Entertainment Group), and the Christmas season on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Special thanks to Scott, Poppa, & Connor. For everyone who also grew up with 'WOZ' and never stopped dreaming.

Eric Lindblom (Hickory/Tin Man) is a high school English teacher and the host of Backstage on WZBG. He has been performing in the area for the last nine years. Some favorite roles include Thomas Nostradamus in SOMETHING ROTTEN (Warner Theatre), Wadsworth in CLUE (Warner Theatre), Marty in IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (Goshen Players), and Thernardier in LES MISERABLES (Southington Steeple Players).

Brianne Lopez (Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch) is super excited to play the Wicked Witch of the West alongside her son Xander as her flying monkey minion! Prior performances: Maria in The Sound of Music and Amnesia in Nuncrackers. CT and NYC stand-up comedian and local comedy workshop instructor at The Thomaston Opera House.

Lyn Nagel (Glinda / Aunt Em) Broadway:  Carousel (Abigail Snow); Regional Theatre:  I Married Wyatt Earp (Hattie Earp, World Premiere Production), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Miss Mona Stangley), Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley), Silent Sky (Henrietta Leavitt), The Irish ... and How They Got That Way  (Woman #1, "Fields of Athenry"), [title of show] (Susan), Clue: On Stage (Mrs. Peacock), Scrooge The Musical (Mrs. Cratchit), Mary Poppins (Bird Woman, Featured Dancer), Assassins The Musical (Housewife), and many more; Film:  Joe the King; Television:  Ed and Guiding Light.  Ms. Nagel's voice can be heard nationally on the radio advertising for products such as Skittles and Starburst.  For Nana and Poppop, my angels.

Nick Panella (Ensemble) loves being in shows with Landmark! I hope you all enjoy the show! go OZ!

Colton Zawisza (Lion/Zeke) is excited to make his LCT debut reprising one of his favorite roles, The Cowardly Lion. Some of his other past roles include Cinderella (Prince Topher), James and the Giant Peach (Earthworm), and Snoopy the Musical! (Charlie Brown). He would like to thank the cast and crew for putting this production up as fast and swiftly as they could and he is so proud to be a part of it.

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