'The need (for friends) is much greater.' 'We wanted someone younger, without even those teenage tools to help her,' Todd said. She's put in the long hours, and she's doing a great job,' Todd said, emphasizing his conviction that BPA's Dorothy would not be 'playing younger,' as the 16-year-old Garland did.
BPA veteran Pete Simpson doubles up as Professor Marvel and the Wizard.ĭorothy will be embodied by Emily Fox, a young veteran of several BPA main stage shows - including a memorable supporting turn as Flick in 2015's holiday offering, 'A Christmas Story.'
