The Wizard of Oz

Joey Dippel started his time with CMT at the age of 6 years old in the 1998 production of Cinderella, where his one line stopped the show (as he remembers it). Favorite CMT performing credits include Tommy in Music Man, Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, & Bert in Mary Poppins. Joey graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, where he choreographed the college’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Street Scene, Into A Lamplit Room: the Songs of Kurt Weill (world premiere), and his class’ showcase in NYC. He’s also returned home to direct/choreograph CMT’s recent productions of Cats, Evita, The Who’s Tommy, West Side Story (“Somewhere” Ballet), Legally Blonde, and last year’s The Lightning Thief. Regionally, Joey has worked professionally at Starlight Theatre – Kansas City (Wizard of Oz), Alabama Shakespeare Company (Mary Poppins), Pioneer Theatre Company, Weston Playhouse (West Side Story), Bucks County Playhouse, & the Little Theatre on the Square (Newsies). When not pursing his dream of being an artistic leader, Joey can be found with his partner, Corey, and their chocolate labradoodle, Dudley. To Oz!

Corey Bryant is thrilled to be returning to CMT after co-directing and choreographing The Lightning Thief last fall! A NYC-based actor, writer, and director, Corey has performed both off-broadway and regionally with credits that include The Sound of Music (City Springs Theatre Company), Peter and the Starcatcher (GhostLit Rep), Bells Are Ringing (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Footloose (Theatre Buford) and Yours Sincerely (Millbrook Playhouse). To Oz!

is the owner and director of PnC Music, celebrating its 11th year in teaching music to young people. Prior to this is a trail 30+ years of professional music experience which includes writing and releasing a pop R&B music album with an independent label. After obtaining her college degree in Business Accountancy from SJSU, she took a quick pause from music to practice as a Certified Public Accountant. It was her first child who re-introduced her to her first love, music. She branched out to teaching Voice and Audition classes, and is currently teaching at Robert Sanders school for CMT’s outreach program. Credits as vocal director at CMT include Seussical, Robinhood, Godspell, Lightning Thief, and Disney’s Descendants.