About L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum (1856 - 1919) was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator W. W. Denslow, of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, one of the most popular books in American children's literature. He wrote thirteen Oz sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and scores of other works; 55 novels, 82 short stories, over 200 poems, an unknown number of scripts, as well as many miscellaneous writings.
About Tara Sands
Tara Sands is an American voiceover artist and the former co-host of Cartoon Network's weekly Friday night lineup. Her voice can be heard on hundreds of radio and TV commercials, video games, and cartoons, and she has narrated dozens of audiobooks, including the Sammy Keyes series. A multiple Earphones Award winner, she was nominated for an Audie for the multicast performance of the first Lemony Snicket book.
About Erin Yuen
Erin Yuen has recorded over twenty audiobooks and DVDs, including short-story collections, romance novels, and children's books. She teaches undergraduate theatre classes at Siena Heights University as well as acting classes for their afterschool program. In addition to teaching, she performs, directs, and coaches acting students in the southeastern Michigan/northwestern Ohio area. She holds a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan and lives with her family in southeastern Michigan.
About John Pruden
John Pruden is an Earphones award-winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks, PSAs, Indie films, documentaries, video games, radio dramas, corporate and online training narrations, and radio and TV commercials. A former US Army UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, he is also a firearms instructor specializing in tactical pistol and rifle as well as long-range shooting.
About George Newbern
George Newbern has appeared in Father of the Bride, Father of the Bride II, Evening Star, Adventures in Babysitting, and many other films. On television, he has had roles on Scandal, Friends, Nip/Tuck, Hot in Cleveland, CSI, and more. He is also known for providing the voice of Superman in Justice League and for narrating audiobooks.
About Marietta DePrima
Marietta DePrima is an experienced actor and audiobook narrator who graduated from Northwestern University. In addition to her role in the Golden Globe winner Lady Bird, she has worked on over 150 episodes of television, including series regular roles on Dear John and The Hughleys, and her theatre credits include productions at The Goodman, The Old Globe, and The Lambs. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, George Newbern, and their three children.
