MEET THE DIRECTOR!

Rev. Leslie Duroseau is the director of the production. She is the Pastor of the Southampton United Methodist Church.  We are blessed to have her as our director. She has a very strong background in dance.

AUNT EM AUNT EM WHERE ARE YOU AUNT EM? AUNT EM WHO'S AUNT EM HERE SHE IS!

Sheree Sabelle is a graduate of  LIU C.W. Post. She will be playing the role of Aunt Em/ Glinda. She has appeared in many other producitons in previous years. She has a love for music. We are blessed to have her with our cast.

SO YOU WANT TO MEET THE WIZARD??

Samuel Johnson is playing the part of The Wiz. Sam has sang in various singing groups. He has appeared in shows with the Inspirationals including "A Mothers Prayer" & "It's Never Too Late". When you see him play THE WIZ you automatically know he is right for the part.

Shajalis Martinez playing role of Addapearle "The Feel Good Girl"

Shajalis Martinez is no stranger to the stage. She previously appeared in two productions with the Inspirationals including "A Mother's Prayer" & "It's Never Too Late" two plays written by James Johnson. Shajalis will be playing the role of Addapearle the Feel Good Girl. The foundation is blessed to have her apart of our cast.

HOST OF ASK AUNT- SHARON PLAYS ROLE OF EVILLENE

 The host of Ask Aunt- Sharon (Sharon Napier) will be playing the role of the Wicked Witch of The West Evillene. She is one heck of an actress. She started her own blog page for adults Ask Aunt- Sharon and kids blog page The Cause on Facebook.com check it out. The foundation was excited when she accepted the role of Evillene. Sharon Napier performed at the Apollo "Amateur Night", 1973.. Performed in "Raisin In The Sun", 1974, Suffolk Community College, played Lena Younger as well as the Grandmother. She has performed in various groups over the yeas. Mrs. Napier also performed as a solo act in Bremerhaven, West Germany in 1980-83. She is a must- see in The Wiz! She also had  gospel group in the 70's called "The Young Harmonettes. She is most famous for Voices of Tomorrow which was a group that traveled and did shows.

                                                                                   

TRAMAR PETTAWAY TO PLAY ROLE OF SCARECROW IN THE HAMPTONS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS PRODUCTION OF: 

THE WIZ 

 Tramar Pettaway was born and raised on Long Island. He started his     

music career at a very very early age when he was casted in a professional opera where he worked with Opera of The Hamptons. He appeared in all of the school musicals being the principle ensemble member. In April of 2008 he sang back up for the late Godfather Of Gospel Music Elder Timothy Wright in Bridgehampton, NY In 2009 he appeared in the Southampton Village 4th of July parade as well as entered the Suffolk Community College's annual Talent show where he took home second place. 

Tramar has not only sang for parades and talent shows he has a huge love for community events such as Relay For Life, Light The Night Walk.

This singer has not only performed for local events he has traveled out of state for the annual NAACP conventions since 2005. While in Milwaukee he had the pleasure of meeting the American Idol Fantasia Barrino. That's not the only Idol contestant he has met, he had the pleasure of singing for singer and author as well as American Idol Finalist Ms. Melinda Doolittle who gave him great tips on how to get his name out there.

When asked what does he sing he says "everything- i don't believe I am locked into one genre I have been blessed to sing everything".

Tramar has shared the stage with many many local and national artist including Apollo winner Dylan Jenet Collins, Apollo winner Tiffany Obi, Actress and Singer Dhonna Harris Goodale, singer/ rapper Lem Payne. Most recently Tramar has the pleasure and was graced with the opportunity to perform with Metro Opera Singer Earl Huie and jazz vocalist Laura Mann. Being asked to sing with those two was defiantly an "honor that shouldn't be taken lightly" . The highlight of 2010 was when Tramar performed with the "Hot 8 Brass Band" the Happy Birthday song to NAACP President Mr. Lucius Ware.

He appeared on the cover of "Southampton Press" in July 2009, which opened the door to a lot of places. He always says to everyone "I am blessed to have such a supportive family when it comes to me singing".

Not only does is he a singer he is an actor as well. He made his debut apperance to the professional theater stage at an early age when he played the lead ensemble munchkin in "The Wizard Of Oz"

Tramar has  sang for the god daughter of the late "James Brown" Mrs. Kathy Jordan Sharpton as well as Dhonna Harris Goodale and Paul Antonelli along wih many others. He has had the honor of performing with the "Sweetheart Of Gospel" Bettina Pennon who is also his musical mentor.  

JAMAAL BROWN PLAYS LION IN THE HAMPTONS!

Jamaal Brown is playing the role of the Lion in "The Wiz". Jamaal is a member Vy Higginsen's Award winning group "Gospel For Teens". His previous acting experience include Half- Hollow Hills High Schools production of Grease, Beauty & The Beast. He has also appeared on t.v. pilots. Jamaal is currently a student AMDA (American Musical Dramatic Arts Academy)