Who's Who in the Cast?

About

Melissa Rose Gardner (Elphaba): This is Melissa's fourth time appearing on the Pure Imagination Theater Stage. She has appeared as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, She has July (an orphan), and Grace (Personal Secretary to Oliver Warbucks) in Annie, and one of the Silly Girls, and Babette, the feather duster, in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank Ella Woods for giving her a chance to dream big, and would like to dedicate her performance to her husband Tom Gardner, and her kids.

Ella Woods (Galinda, later Glinda): This is Ella's tenth appearance on the Pure Imagination Theater stage. Most recent roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, the title role in Annie, and Mimi in Rent. Ella would like to thank her talented cast for taking on the most ambitious production performed at PIT to date, and would like to dedicate this performance to her beloved pet, confidant, and right hand technical wizard, Buddy Woods. Thank you for being my family. Thank you for being my friend!

Buddy Woods (The Wizard, Boq, Emerald City Guard, Ensemble): Buddy is appearing in his eighth outing at Pure Imagination Theater. He has previously performed as Jimmy Powers in "Lady Day Live at Emerson's Bar and Grill". As Zeke, A Munchkin, A Crow and The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard Of Oz, As Sandy in Annie, Maurice in Beauty and The Beast, Mark Cohen in "Rent", Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop Of Horrors and as Mr. Fox and Madame in "Cinderella". Buddy would like to thank the entire cast for being so supportive and for making this production possible. He would also like to dedicate his performance to the person who always looks out for, and takes care of him, Ella Woods.

Jamie Avery-Woods (Chestory/Fiyero/Ensemble): Jamie is happy to perform a second time in a Pure Imagination Theater production. It is one of the things he loves the most. He also loves to perform in an SL choir called Angelicus. Jamie also loves to perform in RL as well. He has performed in a pantomime production of Cinderella, and in a shadowcast of Rocky Horror picture show in live screenings.

Ember Avedon-Ashdene (Madame Morrible/Glinda's Friend): is thrilled to be making her stage debut with Pure Imagination Theater! As a long time medieval fantasy roleplayer in Second Life, bringing diverse characters to life is one of her favorite past times. She'd like to thank her RL and SL husbands for their support and flexibility as she continues to explore her creative endeavors, as well as her sister and roleplay family in Astrium for all their love and encouragement.

Khali Romero (Nessarose/Ensemble): Khali is pleased to make her debut in Second Life in the important role of Nessarose! Her real life experience consists of seeing plays on Broadway such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and of course, Wicked. Khali is delighted to have spent her time with such pleasant and inviting cast. She would like to dedicate this show to her mother. Without her, she would not be making her debut! Watch for flying houses while you follow your Yellow Brick Road!

Actor for Hire (Elphaba's Father/Doctor Dillamond: is thrilled to be involved in his third production here at Pure Imagination Theater. He was previously seen as Benny in Rent, and understudied the role of Daddy Warbucks in Annie. He is once again happy to work with Ella, Buddy, and the rest of the hardworking cast of Wicked. Enjoy!