Two Medfield Teens Performing in Professional Production of The Wizard of Oz

Two of Medfield's own have been performing in a professional production of the Wizard of Oz for the past month and will wrap up their experience Sunday, Feb. 25 at Wheelock College in Boston.

Betsy Ogrinc, 13 of Bridge Street and Julia Perry, 13 of Green Street are two Medfield eighth graders who have been involved in the Wheelock Family Theatre's production of the Wizard of Oz since Jan. 27.

Ogrinc plays the part of a Winkie – the official name of the Wicked Witch of the West's guards. Perry plays a citizen of Oz.

"Both Julia and Betsy love to sing and act and have appeared in other Wheelock Family Theatre productions in the past," said Linda Ogrinc, Betsy's mother. "The girls are having a great time being part of the production and learning a lot."

The production takes place at 180 The Riverway on the campus of Wheelock College in Boston's Fenway District. Shows during February vacation begin at 1 p.m., Friday and Saturday night shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. Pajama parties are $15. For more information, call the box office at (617) 879-2300.