Special Grace Church Theatre Podcast | Wizard of Oz Pod 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE: What happens when theatre becomes the place where friendship, faith, and love collide? In this episode Amy Christie sits down Sophie and Jon Osgood, who play Dorothy and Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz. They reminisce about Grace Theatre memories, from awkward first auditions to falling in love. Now married and starring together, Sophie and John share how theater shaped their friendship, faith, and confidence, and why The Wizard of Oz is the perfect show for these times. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of behind-the-scenes fun as they reflect on the magic of community and the joy of coming home. Get your tickets: https://gracechurch.us/theatre ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:02 Early Theatre Involvement 01:53 Beauty and the Beast Auditions and Friendship 05:02 Prom, Crushes, and Young Friendship 06:58 College Choices and Personal Growth 07:29 Pursuing Musical Theatre and Career Decisions 08:53 Marriage and Moving to New York 09:33 Life in New York and Returning Home 12:25 Rejoining Grace Theatre and Community Impact 14:01 Performing Together as Dorothy and Scarecrow 17:19 Carrying the Show and Previous Roles 18:55 The Unique Community at Grace Theatre 21:34 Reflecting on Growth and Beginnings 25:03 Bringing Personal Experience to Their Characters 28:00 The Importance and Joy of Theatre 30:14 Closing Remarks and Show Dates