The Community Players of Concord Presents 'The Wizard of Oz' Oct. 13, 14

CONCORD, NH — The Community Players of Concord, NH opens its 90th season with "The Wizard of Oz," a production of the group's award-winning Children's Theatre Project. Over 45 actors ages 8-17 will present the Young Performers' Edition of this timeless classic audiences of all ages. All the beloved characters, songs and scenes are here: Dorothy, singing “Over the Rainbow”; the Munchkins and Glinda; Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion; Aunt Em and Uncle Henry; the Wicked Witch of the West, with her Flying Monkeys and Winkie Guards; and of course, the Wizard of Oz himself ... and Toto, too!

Songs such as “If I Only Had a Brain,” “Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead,” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard” will have you tapping your feet and singing along as Dorothy and her friends try to avoid the Witch on their way to Oz, the Wizard, and home! (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Concord NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Now in its 22nd season, the Children's Theatre Project was founded by Karen Braz, who directs this production of The Wizard of Oz. Assisting Braz are music director Tony Bonjorno, and choreographer Cristina White, and producers Barb Woodman and Steven Meier.

Tickets are on sale now at communityplayersofconcord.org. Prices are $15 general admission ($13 if purchased before October 11th). Show times are 7:30 pm Friday October 13th, and 2:00 pm Saturday October 14.

Captions: Maya Fabozzi, as Dorothy, sings to her dog Toto, played by Finn LaDue; Maya Fabozzi stars as Dorothy Gale in the Players' upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. Submitted by Douglas Schwarz.