17 Jul 2005
Yellow Brick Road
A group of disabled actors prepare for and perform a one night only performance of The Wizard of Oz.
Me, Dorothy...and This Road To Oz
Kansas City Ballet prepares for the world premiere of The WIzard Of Oz with unfettered access to show the process of creating a brand new ballet from the timeless classic.
Top Billed Cast
Amanda DeVenuta Self
Devon Carney Self / Artistic Director, Kansas City Ballet
Kristi Capps Self / Ballet Master, Kansas City Ballet
Septime Webre Self / Choreographer
Jeffrey J. Bentley Self / Executive Director, Kansas City Ballet
Matthew Pierce Self / Composer
Nicholas Mahon Self
Michael Raiford Self
Trad A Burns Self
Ramona Pansegrau Self / Musical Director & Conductor, Kansas City Ballet
Victoria Frank Self / Stage Manager, Kansas City Ballet
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