Spring Musical Q&As 2023: The Wizard of Oz — Keegan Redmond

Name: Keegan Redmond

Grade: 10

Role: Professor Marvel, Oz Guard, Wizard of Oz

What’s your relationship with your role?

“I am loving playing these characters because they are nothing like the characters I have played in the past.”

What made you audition?

“I did the musical last year and the play this fall, and I love it so much so I always keep coming back, so that’s why I auditioned again this year.”

Do you like being a part of the musical?

“I obviously love being in the musical, which is why I keep coming back to it. It is a place that is so much fun, and theatre as a whole is such an amazing community.”

What’s your favorite part about your role?

“My favorite part of my characters has got to be how different they all are because all of them are so fun and different in their own ways, which allows for me to just let loose which is a blast.”

What should we expect from the musical?

“From the musical this year I would expect extravagance, we have such a talented cast and crew with amazing sets and costumes, so I would expect a truly spectacular show.”

What are you most nervous about?

“Whenever I perform, I’m always nervous I’m gonna mess up in some way, but everything always ends up working out.”

Who is your celebrity icon?

“My celebrity icon has got to be Jim Carrey. He is such a funny and clever actor who isn’t afraid to hold back.”