SAAC welcomes to the Callaway Theater May 5-6 the young student cast of “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” sponsored by Kiwanis Club of El Dorado.
Young Dorothy Gale and her little dog, Toto, are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a fantastical quest with her three new friends to see the Wizard, who she hopes can return her to her home and fulfill the others’ wishes. Many adventures ensue during their journey and many life lessons are learned along the way.
“The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” is a one-hour adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, specially tailored for young actors written by L. Frank Baum, With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. Adaptation and support materials for the Youth Edition developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald.
The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition
Friday May 5, curtain 7pm
Saturday May 6, curtain 2pm