Wizard of Oz: Heart of the Story

Make it Sparkle Video with Michael Montgomery
Community Theatre Director & Producer, TX

(3:32) runtime

Director’s Notes

In this segment, Michael discusses the fantastical creativity in The Wizard of Oz, and the magic behind the show.

About Michael Montgomery

Michael Montgomery is currently a Senior Talent Advisor for Oracle Corporation by day (the third largest software company in the world), and is Stageworks Theatre's Artistic Director by night and weekends.

 Associated with Stageworks Theatre since 2011 as a Board Member, Director, Producer, Stage Manager and Designer, Michael Montgomery has served in a variety of roles, serving as Artistic Director since 2016.  Prior to this, he served five years on the main stage as Director of Production Services. Director credits include The Three Musketeers, Damn Yankees and Oliver.  Prior Producer, design and production team contribution credits include Footloose, The Odd Couple, Peter Pan, The Little Shop of Horrors, Freud’s Last Session, Amadeus, Lend me a Tenure, The Foreigner, Into The Woods, A Christmas Carol, Les Miserables, 1776, Fiddler on the Roof and Annie.  Upcoming Productions in 2017 include the Houston community theatre premiere of Peter and The Starcatcher, as well as The Elephant Man and The Wizard of Oz.  Awards during Michael’s tenure include 2015 Broadwayworld.com’s Director of the Year for The Three Musketeers, Broadwayworld.com’s 2014, 2015, 2016 award for Most Improved Theatre in Houston.  Several other Broadwayworld.com and Houston Press awards for actor of the year, musical of the year, lighting design, sound design, choreography and costumes for Peter Pan, the Musical, Footloose and Fiddler on the Roof.