Fall Into Oz
Step into a world where you don't just watch the story... you become part of it.
When a powerful tornado sweeps Dorothy and you, her fellow travelers, into the magical Land of Oz, your only hope of returning home is to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Along the way, audiences journey through enchanting lands, meet beloved characters, and take part in interactive challenges that encourage curiosity, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.
Each stop along the adventure offers opportunities to awaken the mind like the Scarecrow, open the heart like the Tin Man, and discover courage like the Cowardly Lion. Through immersive storytelling, hands-on activities, and memorable encounters, you become active participants in Dorothy's unforgettable quest.
Inspired by L. Frank Baum's timeless classic, this family-friendly immersive experience celebrates the idea that our greatest strengths are often within us all along. Filled with wonder, laughter, and a touch of magic, Fall into Oz invites guests of all ages to discover that home is where the heart dwells, and that the journey itself is where the real transformation begins.
Meet the cast
DAYTON AXLE - LION
Dayton is an up and coming actor from Moscow Mills, Missouri. He has been professionally acting for five years in California. You may have seen him in Ted season 2, in a Top Ramen Commercial, as a stunt driver in Blippi, or on several youtube channels. When Dayton isn’t acting he loves painting, going to the gym, hiking, playing video games, swimming, dancing his heart out to music in his living room, and hanging with his cat, Luna Boo.
JILLIAN BROTMAN - WICKED WITCH
Jillian (she/her) is a rare Los Angeles native having grown up in South Pasadena California. Her love for performing started young when she ice skated her way into the spotlight. Upon realizing that she was, in fact, terrible at any sport that requires rhythm or coordination, she turned to theater, acting, and of course, lots of drama. You may have caught her doing stand-up comedy around Los Angeles or studying with Richard Lawson Studios. Credits include several independent short films such as Social Media, Gone Girl: Reimagined, and Sweet as Pie. Professional credits include Equal Justice with Ebonie Williams and The Sweetest Kill. Theater credits include Grapes of Wrath, Criminal Hearts, and Uncommon Women and Others where she earned an Irene Ryan Award nomination. Her most recent role was Barbera in Ghost Train which premiered at the San Diego and Hollywood Fringe Festivals. She is extremely grateful to have the support of her amazing family, especially her Dad, and incredible friends.
HANNAH MARIE CAMPBELL - DOROTHY
Hannah Campbell (Dorothy) is an actress from Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma City University: Hurricane Diane,She Stoops To Conquer, and The Yellowboat. Special thanks to her sweet friends and cheerleaders back home for their never-ending support across state lines.
AVERY DIXON - DOROTHY
Avery Dixon (Dorothy) is a Los Angeles based actor best known for her film work such as Choice (2025) and Congrats on First Chair (2026). Avery’s love for the stage began at a young age when she began doing theater in the New York area. In 2022 she hopped coasts in pursuit of her BFA in acting from CalArts which she received this May. Avery is thrilled to be playing Dorothy in Fall Into Oz and she knows her five year old self would be over the moon-or maybe over the rainbow. She would like to thank her family for their ongoing support and hopes you all enjoy the show! See what else Avery has been up to at averydixon.net
SABRINA EBRIGHT - DOROTHY
Sabrina Ebright is overjoyed to be playing Dorothy in Fall Into Oz! This is her first production with Heart To Art. She has previously played such defining roles as Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Rubicon Theatre Company and Fairy May in The Curious Savage with Moorpark College. She recently played leading roles in two short films and has played countless background roles on television. Currently, she is pursuing her degrees in anthropology and entertainment media management while taking acting classes with the BGB Studio. When she’s not performing or in class, she is most likely found practicing stunts and stunt fighting, rollerskating at a local park, or staying in to watch movies and embroider. taking acting classes with the BGB Studio. When she’s not performing or in class, she is most likely found practicing stunts and stunt fighting, rollerskating at a local park, or staying in to watch movies and embroider.
SUE GISSER - GLINDA
A life-time lover of the Oz books and films, Sue is honored to be part of this production. Her Training Includes: The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Groundlings, Second City, iOWest, Steppenwolf West, Antaeus Academy, Theatricum Botanicum, BFA Mason Gross at Rutgers. Highlights ~ TV: Recurring Roles on Shameless, Strangers w/Candy. National & Regional Commercials for: Burlington, Mercury Insurance, and Cedar Fair (Knotts Berry Farm). Theatre: Edinburgh & Hollywood Fringe Fests, National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, Stephanie Feury 30-Min or Less Fest, Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania), Slow Thunder w/Ann Noble & Rob Nagle at Theatre 68, Sandra Cruze’s The Tower, a Treasure Trove of Voice Overs for Radio Plays w/Open Door Playhouse, and 20 Educational Theatre Tours. Sue also Writes, Directs and Teaches Acting and Movement for Actors and Non-Actors - She's a Certified Yoga Instructor, the Creator of H2yOga - LA's Favorite Water Workout. She writes Bedtime Stories for Adults who can't sleep & has an adorable line of Bedtime-Storytelling-Bears: sleepingwithsue.com. Sue is forever grateful for her family back east and her theatrical family here in LA: VS Theatre Co & Detroit Street Development Lab. She lives in Santa Monica with Kobe the Cat.
STEDE HENDRICKS - GUARD & OZ (US)
Stede Hendricks (Guard/Oz) has been passionate about storytelling since before he could talk. Stede received his BA in theater and creative writing from Indiana University and is currently studying Meisner technique under John Ruskin at the Ruskin School of Acting in LA. His previous credits include but are not limited to: Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), Miss Nelson is Missing (Mouse), Twelfth Night (Antonio), Orlando (Orlando), and Return to Faerie: An Immersive Escape Room Experience (Emcee/Ringmaster).Stede specializes in immersive theater, improv, and dialect/voice work and is so excited to be utilizing all of these to help bring Oz to life.
NATHAN KOWALCZYK - TIN MAN
Nathan Kowalczyk has been acting all his life and is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. A Los Angeles-based actor, Nathan has worked across theatre, film, television, and live entertainment. Nathan is currently in pre-production for his feature film The Loser, a comedy about a whimsical 30-year-old who sets out on a mission to finally “grow up”—only to discover that growing up doesn’t mean giving up on the things that make life worth living. He is absolutely thrilled to be joining the world of Oz as the Tin Man in Fall Into Oz! Nathan has always loved larger-than-life characters, big theatrical worlds, and the magic that happens when an audience gets to become part of the story. He hopes that this journey will inspire everyone to open up their hearts, and find the magic in the ordinary. If interested in following Nathan’s film, follow the movie page on instagram @thelosermovie, where you can become a member of the Loser Club!
MINDY LE - WITCH OF THE NORTH & GLINDA (ALT)
Mindy Le is thrilled to be a part of Fall Into Oz! She is rediscovering her love of theatre after 20+ years and was most recently seen in Write of Spring 2026 with Write Act Repertory and Harvey (Myrtle Mae Simmons) at Whittier Community Theatre. She has studied at East West Players, Antaeus Theatre, and is currently training under the illustrious Ann Noble. Mindy is from the San Gabriel Valley by way of Texas, and enjoys volunteering with SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, taking dance classes, adopting elderly animals, seeing live theatre, and connecting with her community when she’s not on stage
MIKAEL MATTSSON (SCARECROW & TIN MAN (ALT)
Mikael is an LA-based actor, fight choreographer, and stage combat professional for both screen and stage. Born and raised in Sweden, he began his career over 20 years ago, and has been permanently residing in LA since 2014. Mikael is super excited to make his Heart4Art debut in Fall Into OZ, and cannot wait to bring you down the yellow brick road. Some of Mikael’s favorite credits include Clown 2 in The 39 Steps (Morgan-Wixson Theatre), Templeton in Charlotte’s Web (Tour), Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest (Helen Borgers Theatre), and Tom in The Secret Rapture (Bellairs Playhouse). Film & TV credits, Seal Team, Guillotine, Born to Raise Hell, Chop Chop. Mikael is a proud graduate of USC School of Dramatic Arts (BA) and Guildford School of Acting in England (MA). Thanks to Kristie for all her love and constant support.
PAUL McCRILLIS - WIZARD
Paul’s Los Angeles stage appearances include stints at the El Portal theatre (The Fighting Quaker); the Kavali Theatre / B of A Performing Arts Center (Sound of Music); the Whitefire Theater (Fire In a Dark House); Worldstage (A Sleep of Prisoners) and at the Madeline Gardens (Dial M for Murder). Beyond acting, Paul has also worked as a Casting Director and Producer since transplanting from New York in the early 90s. His TV and Film credits can be found on IMDB.
DREAMA O’NEAL - WITCH OF THE NORTH
Dreama O’Neal(Witch of the North) is thrilled to make her debut with Heart2Art Productions. Her favorite credits include Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible andAunt Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace with Cutting Edge Theater and Elizabeth in Laundry and Bourbon at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts which is where she went to college. She just made her writing and directorial debut with her short film Worst Nightmare earlier this year which premiered at the Universal Studios Tour Film Festival. As a studio tour guide, she loves telling dad jokes, sometimes he laughs!
TERRI PARKS - WICKED WITCH
Terri is thrilled to be performing in this production of Fall into Oz. Terri is best known for her role in the Magnolia Pictures feature film, Mister America, playing campaign manager, (Toni Newman). Terri loved the opportunity to flex her comedic skills in this role. Her character, (Toni Newman) has also joined the On Cinema at The Cinema television production as well as the Annual Oscar Special as a series regular. Terri is also known for her role as (Esther Franz) in the stage production of Arthur Miller’s play, The Price. The production won best play of the year at the venue, and garnered Terri a best actress nomination in her portrayal of (Esther Franz). Terri’s other stage credits include The World Premier of Outrage, In-Laws, Outlaws and Other People, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Terri has also appeared in several short films, Decrescendo, Inherited Insanity, Abby 33, and recently completed filming of a new television pilot. Terri holds a BA in Theatre Arts and is a long-standing member of The Beverly Hills Playhouse. Terri is a California native, and in her free time enjoys performing her stand-up comedy routine at local comedy clubs, (poking fun at family members).
SIMON ROGER RISTOW (LION)
Simon is a comedic actor from Lincoln, Nebraska who is thrilled to bring the Cowardly Lion to life in Fall Into Oz. He has been a performer in live theater for nearly 20 years, and his most recent roles were in Candida (Eugene Marchbanks), Fools (Leon Steponovich Tolchinsky), and in Hollywood Fringe Festival’s debut of The Secrets of Uvhash-Ra (Theo Burgess). He hones his craft at various comedy and acting studios such as The Groundlings School and the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. He hopes Fall Into Oz will inspire whimsy, hope, and COURAGE in the hearts of all who have come to see the Emerald City.
CARLY ROSEMAN - DOROTHY
Carly Roseman is thrilled to be Dorothy in Fall into Oz. Previously, Carly played Jack Kelly in Newsies (Skirball), Susan Waverly in White Christmas (Canyon Theater Guild), and Amelia Earhart in We, The Women (The Main). She wants to thank all of her family and friends for their love and support.
DAVID ALAN SCHROEDER - OZ & WIZARD (US)
David was raised surrounded by music and the arts and developed an early love for theater. After training at the Kansas City Art Institute and the UMKC Conservatory of Music, he pursued a career as a studio artist, musician, and special effects and props technician. After years of building everything imaginable, and blowing many of them up, David realized it was time to get on stage himself. He has since appeared in a variety of commercials, vertical mini-dramas, and music videos such as (Elderly Man) in The Billionaire’s Casino Rose and (Descendant) in Rob Cantor’s My Boy. He has appeared in several short and full-length feature films, all of which are still in production and cannot be named (yet!). David has also enjoyed introducing children to artistic and creative experiences, most recently at Inner City Arts in downtown Los Angeles.
MICHAEL STANCLIFF - SCARECROW
Michael is SO grateful to be working in fantasy again! Previously performing onboard Disney Cruise Line with some of your favorite heroes/villains and Disneyland with some of your most terrifying skeletons, Michael has also taught performance in English and Mandarin to ages from 4 to 18. He’s grateful to be a part of a new rendition of this classic story. Welcome to OZ! @mandarin.mike (instagram/youtube/rednote)
ISABELLA THATCHER - DOROTHY
Isabella Thatcher is an LA-based actor, director, writer and musician known for her theatrical, spoken word, solo and chamber music collaborations across Los Angeles, and has toured extensively throughout the continental United States. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performance from Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, working closely with artists from the acclaimed Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Oregon Cabaret Theatre. Recent Theatre Credits include Martha Dunnstock in Heathers: The Musical (Backyard Playhouse Treetop Studio Theatre), Reese in We Are The Tigers (Born To Perform Studio Mainstage), Covielle/Dancing Master in Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Classical Tahoe Festival), and Wendy Darling in The Adventures of Peter Pan and Wendy (Nine O’Clock Players). Recent Film/TV credits include Martha Goode in the urban fantasy web series Burn The Witch: The Series (Enter Three Witches Entertainment), Esther Koskoff/The Pianist in the theatrical short film Tempo Rubato (Directed by Sonny Newman), and as a Featured Artist in the global streaming series Montgomery Arts House Presents. She is thrilled to be stepping into the Land of Oz for this wonderful production!
Meet the crew
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/WRITER - Rochelle Perry
DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER - Justin Rose
PRODUCER - Anne Mesa
STAGE MANAGER - Susan Gasparyan
PRODUCTION DESIGNER - David Lvov
PROP MASTER/DESIGNER - Sol Seager
COSTUMER A - Tsebahat Fiseha
COSTUMER B - Kellea Lascano
SCENIC PAINTER - Jessica York
TECH DIRECTOR - Zad Potter
GRAPHICS - Maria Vitan
WEB DESIGNER - Rolando Monterroso
PUBLICIST - Sandra Kuker-Franco, SANDRA KUKER PR
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