The Wizard of OZ

For the past 2 months, S and our 3 youngest sons have been heavily involved with a local production of the Wizard of OZ. It has been hectic with rehearsals 3 times a week, then shows the last 2 weekends, but well worth the effort! S played Miss Gulch and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Everybody agreed that S was the best witch ever! We also had musicians - you can see our very talented Director in the bottom center in the pit where she played the piano. The costumes and props were fabulous.

K6 is the tall Ozian behind the Tin man. K7 is the good looking lad in the middle of the photo. They both played Winkie guards later in the show. They were part of a great cast, many of whom are family and friends from Church.

K8 played Niko, captain of the flying monkeys (in the tower above his Mom the witch). 

He is such a Momma's boy! But with a Momma like this...

...I can't blame him. I think she's pretty special too. She cast a spell on me many years ago. My sun burnt red vs her green paint makes for a good color contrast.

Dorothy was played by our niece who lives on a neighboring farm. She was fabulous.

More of our excellent cast and leading characters.

The witch's favorite target for fire balls. She doesn't seem to feel bad about it!

All in all, it was a great show and great experience. There were lots of talented people in the cast and crew, and lots of appreciative fans and theater goers. All 7 performances were sold out. S enjoyed it so much that she is already planning on appearing in a comedy in the spring. Maybe the boys will join her again. K3 took all the photos and K4 is on the right holding our newest grandson.