Biographical Information for The Wizard of Oz Playbill
*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *
Thank you for performing with us in this production. Because space in our program is limited we
ask that you keep your biographical information (bio) to no more than 120 words. To help you
get your creative juices flowing and help remember your accomplishments, we have provided
three sample bios on the back of this page. The first sample is a bio of someone who has never
appeared on stage before. The second sample is for someone who has had some stage
experience and the last bio is for someone who has had extensive stage experience. Use the
sample bio that best fits your situation as a guide toward writing your own.
Please email your bios to Kelly Forest (kforest@grier.org) once you’ve completed them. Please
put WIZARD OF OZ BIO in your subject line.
BIOS ARE DUE APRIL 6, 2012!!!!!!
The following information MUST be included with your bio:
1. Name (as you would like it to appear in the program)
2. Character’s Name (or names)
When writing your bio, try to answer the following questions about yourself:
Are you a MNMS Drama Club veteran or is this your MNMS Drama Club debut?
Which shows have you appeared in here at MNMS?
In what other shows and theatres have you performed?
List school information (grade and team, or Delta) and other activity information.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Forest at kforest@grier.org or 814-753-0827.
Sample Bios
Someone Who Has Never Appeared On Stage Before
Person's Name (character) is on the 7th grade Green Team. She plays trombone in Band, as well
as saxophone, guitar and piano in her free time. She’s a climbing instructor at the YMCA and a
part of the State College Area School District dance group, Roots of Life. This is her first MNMS
production and she is loving working with the directors and cast! She is planning on
participating in the shows next year as well.
Someone Who Has Had Some Stage Experience
Person's Name (character) is in 8th grade on the Orange Team. She plays the clarinet in the Band
and is a participant in Choir. This is her second MNMS show, and she is excited to be a part of
South Pacific. She has been in Meet Me In St. Louis here. Happy thanks to everyone who made
this production possible! Hope everyone enjoys seeing their own “special island”!
Someone Who Has Had Extensive Stage Experience
Person's Name (character) is in the 8th grade on the Red Team. She participates in Choir, Band
and the Melodic Minors. This is her 6th and final show at MNMS before leaving for high school.
Previous shows at MNMS include Alice in Wonderland, State Fair, Meet Me in St. Louis,
Kipling’s Just So Stories and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Person's Name has also worked
with the SCCT last summer appearing in Wonderful Town. She would like to continue theater
after the show, and into high school and college. She thanks her family, friends, directors, and
fellow cast members for making South Pacific the great production it is. Enjoy the show!