Shows will be at 7:30pm nightly, with a Sunday matinee at 2pm. Performances will be held at King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Avenue. Admission is free, but a free-will donation will be accepted. This show is appropriate for audiences all ages.
Adapted for stage from the classic 1939 MGM movie of the same name, this musical version tells the timeless story of Dorothy Gale, her dog Toto, and their adventures with munchkins, witches and a peculiar wizard far away from Kansas in the wonderful yet precarious Land of Oz. Dorothy Gale, Toto and and her three companions will search out the Great Wizard of Oz this fall at King Ave., in this musical version of the classic 1939 film. Interested in being part of King Avenue Player’s production? There is a spot for you to get involved!
Auditions for Adult roles
6:30pm on September 7 & 8
Auditions for Children
3:00pm on September 7
Behind the Scenes:
This is a large scale production, so in addition to actors King Avenue Players is looking for individuals to fill the following positions:
- producer
- rehearsal accoompanist
- performance keyboardist
- costume seamstresses
- tech
- ushers
- set painting
- set construction
- back stage workers
King Avenue. Players' productions are always a lot of fun, and are a great way to get involved, expand your horizons, and share fellowship with new people! Individuals interested in auditioning or volunteering can contact King Ave Players at kingavenueplayers@gmail.com or Dan McCarty, tcm47091@gmail.com for more information.
The musical is directed by Jim Keller. The Wizard of Oz was written by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. The Wizard of Oz is presented by special arrangement from Tams Whitmark, Inc.