Students in grades 6-8 will soon take the stage in the fine arts department’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” in the Zelle Black Box Theatre, April 12-13. Performances will take place on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The dress rehearsal is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m.
“The Wizard of Oz” is a classic tale in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kansas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of escaping her mundane life (“Over The Rainbow“). The family’s mean neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to impound Dorothy’s cherished dog, Toto, so Dorothy and Toto run away. They meet up with kindly Professor Marvel, who subtly convinces Dorothy to return home. Suddenly a cyclone hits, and Dorothy and Toto, seeking shelter in the house, are transported to the Land of Oz.
“This year's Thatcher Hall Spring musical has been nothing short of a dream. Everything from our fantastic cast to the beautiful set and costumes have come together to to be what will be one of our greatest shows yet,” said Kimberly Human, Pre-K to 8 music teacher. “I am so proud of our middle school students for jumping in with both feet and going with my crazy ideas. We have many first-timers this year as well as students who have been in all our shows for the last 5 years. I am so very proud of all their hard work. I'd especially like to thank Mrs. Tunnell, Mrs. Daniel and the Upper School stagecraft class, and my amazing team of student assistant directors, Abby Burris, Elliot Luitweiler, and Ben Scarbrough. We cannot wait to share our wonderful world of Oz with you soon.”
In Oz, Dorothy meets Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Apparently, Dorothy’s house has landed upon – and fatally stricken – the Wicked Witch of the East. The Munchkins, now freed from the Wicked Witch of the East, celebrate and hail Dorothy as their new heroine (“Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead/Munchkin Musical Sequence”). The celebration is interrupted as the Wicked Witch of the West suddenly appears, seeking vengeance. Unable to reclaim her sister’s shoes, which are now on Dorothy’s feet, the Witch vows to return and quickly vanishes. Dorothy, seeking a way back home to Kansas, sets off to see the Wizard of Oz (“Follow the Yellow Brick Road”).
There is no cost for tickets, but due to the limited seating available in the Zelle Black Box Theatre all patrons are asked to reserve seats for this event in advance. Click here to reserve seats.
For more information about Darlington’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” contact the box office at 706-368-5256 or email boxoffice@darlingtonschool.org.
The Wizard of Oz is presented is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark, A Concord Theatricals Company.
Dorothy Gale - Mia Curlee
Aunt Em - Christa Twyman (also part of the ensemble)
Uncle Henry - Gatlin Hancock (also part of the ensemble)
Hunk/The Scarecrow - Parker Scott
Zeke/The Cowardly Lion - Olivia Laughridge
Hickory/The Tin Man - Atlas Kosedag
Miss Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West - Kate Scott
Toto - Charlie Patel
Glinda, the Good Witch of the North - Mollie Sabourin
Professor Marvel/The Wizard of Oz - Grant Sikes
Munchkins
The Mayor of Munchkin City - Georgeanna Dempsey
The Barrister - Claire Smith
The City Mother 1 - Annika Patel
The City Mother 2 - Mary Blair Fuller
The Coroner - Charlotte Zanone
The Lullaby League Girls - Luci Saxton, Isabella Spears, and Allison King
The Lollipop Guild Boys - Chandler Bagby, Caleb Pearson, and Gatlin Hancock
Other Munchkins - Christa Twyman and Angeline Myrie
Jitterbugs
Allison King, Angeline Myrie, Christa Twyman, Luci Saxton, Mollie Sabourine , Isabella Spears
The Optimistic Voice - Angeline Myrie
Flying Monkeys
Mary Blair Fuller, Chandler Bagby, Charlotte Zanone
Nikko, the head flying monkey - Georgeanna Dempsey
The Winkie Soldiers
Annika Patel, Isabella Spears, Gatlin Hancock
The Leader of the Winkies - Caleb Pearson
The Doorman of Oz - Luci Saxton
The Guard of Oz - Claire Smith
Other Ozians
Allison King, Angeline Myrie, Christa Twyman
The Crows/Trees
Ella Roberts, Jonna Massey, Lilly Ann McClain
