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By LORRAINE
There are perhaps a handful of s
of, no matter how old they are. "T
them. Workshop Theatre opened it
musical Friday night with a deligh
under the direction of Betti Herring
Admittedly, the story is a difficu
I particularly in a small theatre,
scenery and space was compen;
however, and was especially entert
Stealing the show was tinv ahho
of Toto. Dressed in a furry black ji
audience laughing hysterically a
stage.
MOST OF the cast was made up o
a fine job. Especially good perform
Duffie as the Mayor of Munchkin
Hensel and Kyle Smith portrayi
Private. Smith was exceptionally f
southern drawl very matter of factl;
Strong performances were turne
members, however, the good witch
exceptional in meir cnaracterizatioi
Displaying an uncanny likenes:
character, Nancy Shumaker was s
Glenda. The very talented ac
projecting the radiant goodness ass
the north.
EQUALLY convincing was G1
wicked witch of the west. Playec
conniving spinster succeeded in sea
audience.
Pam Irby in the role of Dorothy
well, and Randall Browning as Sea
although his vocals were just adequ
Less convincing was Jimmy Moo
vocals were strong, yet he seemed t
at times, skimping on expression. 1
portraying the Cowardly Lion and
antics.
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