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The Wizard of Oz

Mon, 22 July 2013, 06:59 pm
Norma1 post in thread

On Saturday last I was priviledged to watch a youth production of The  Wizard of Oz, directed by Katherine Freind and  presented by The Stage Key Company at Melville Theatre's venue

(And beforw Walter Plinge gets going- yes I do know the people behind this company and they are my friends)

If this is the future of theatre, then it is in safe hands. It was an energetic  and fun filled production with everyone on stage giving their all to the show .I had not intended to single out anyone but I have to mention Jasmine Perkins Scarecrow as a highlight and Matilda Jenkins as the Wicked Witch as standouts.

The entire cast worked well together, their ages ranged from 6 - 16, costumes were gorgeous (thanks to parents and help from Koorliny Arts Centre) and the entire hour was delight froim start to finish The 'Lullaby League ' of four tiny ballerinas were a delight.

I can on;y speculate about the tremendous amount of time and effort put into this production by everyone involved for two shows- but it was well worth it, as the capacity audience showed.

 

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NormaMon, 22 July 2013, 06:59 pm

On Saturday last I was priviledged to watch a youth production of The  Wizard of Oz, directed by Katherine Freind and  presented by The Stage Key Company at Melville Theatre's venue

(And beforw Walter Plinge gets going- yes I do know the people behind this company and they are my friends)

If this is the future of theatre, then it is in safe hands. It was an energetic  and fun filled production with everyone on stage giving their all to the show .I had not intended to single out anyone but I have to mention Jasmine Perkins Scarecrow as a highlight and Matilda Jenkins as the Wicked Witch as standouts.

The entire cast worked well together, their ages ranged from 6 - 16, costumes were gorgeous (thanks to parents and help from Koorliny Arts Centre) and the entire hour was delight froim start to finish The 'Lullaby League ' of four tiny ballerinas were a delight.

I can on;y speculate about the tremendous amount of time and effort put into this production by everyone involved for two shows- but it was well worth it, as the capacity audience showed.

 

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