The Wizard of Oz 2001
Here we are again
- another school year and another school production. This year the school
decided to put on a production of some character, the "Wizard of Oz".
The performances took place on Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th and Friday
26th of January 2001 at Alcester High School Technology College at 7:00
pm. There was a Matinee on Wednesday afternoon for the pupils at local
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Director was Miss Coyle and the Musical Director was Mr Sagi. The two
teachers combined to produce such an inspired performance from all the
people involved. From Miss Dorothy Gale herself [Jenny Buxton] too the
famous Munchkins [who almost didn't make it through lack of Minis for
transport]. Adrenalin was running high backstage as Miss Buckthorpe [Choreographer]
will tell you. But all of this was turned into pure action on stage. Costumes
and makeup were vital for effect. Mrs Beeson [Costumes] and Mrs Broad
[Head of Makeup] did a really good job and passed expectations again.
The colourful scenery [Mr Yarrington and Co] blended perfectly with the
colourful performances from our now established Actors and Actresses.
The Crew worked together like a well-tuned piano and the unsung heroes
should be heard. Without them we wouldn't have had a production at all.
So I would like to thank anyone and everyone who helped in this year's
production. Everybody gave 100% THANKYOU. |
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All
of the characters, main or not, gave a polished performance. The main
four characters were very well chosen. The star Dorothy was played by
Jenny Buxton and her performances proved to be very popular. Now I played
the Scarecrow. My name is Jonathan Berry. I worked well with the whole
crew. I believe from different sources that I gave a lively character
performance. Sam Maloney played the Tin-man, who did more than was asked
by achieving a sympathetic performance. I was personally happy to see
him receive his Heart. |
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You couldn't
have picked a better man to play the Cowardly Lion. Alex Johnstone produced
a hilarious show stopping performance. I am proud to have worked with
two really talented Actors and a very talented Actress. Louise Warmington's
performance was wicked [in more ways than one]. She made a memorable witch.
She made the rest of us feel small at times. Some special effects were
used for the Wizard. A projection was used of his image onto a wall and
a distorted voice made him sound scary and very much the part. Well done
Damion Lewis for being such a good sport. The whole cast deserves credit
for the achievements made. All I heard after the show was to our credit,
so the spellbound audience obviously got their money's worth. But our
school does have a reputation for excellent productions and this year
was apparently no exception. |
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The
lively musical had some memorable moments. My own favourite being at the
beginning of Act 2., where the Ozian Army show how incompetent they really
are [that's in the play only]. Well done lads. A personal favourite of
mine was at the end of the show when we all received our hearts desires
[literally for the Tin-man]. As an added bonus the Wizard chooses me to
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have set the standard for productions to come. I have no fear of a let
down next year, because I have seen a willingness to succeed from all
of our up and coming actors and actresses, who all showed promise for
the future. I can't wait for next year's production. You might see me
again, who knows. I won't forget this production - it was memorable. Everybody
deserves a diploma, not just the Scarecrow !!!! |
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