The wonderful wizard of oz10 readers theater scripts tpt. Were off to see the wizard were off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. Hill company in chicago on may 17, 1900, it has since been reprinted numerous times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the 1902 stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed 1939 film version. My wife loves this movie and she watches it several times so for her to get the script too was outstanding. The wizard of oz national museum of american history. Michael hearn writes in his introduction to the wizard of ozs screenplay. To access the free samples, with up to 90% of the play, sign into your. Frank baum contents about the novel page 2 the author the plot the film the play page 3 the characters the cast and the costumes the prompts the script page 5 act i at the farm act ii at an unknown place. The wizard of oz is perhaps the most popular childrens story ever written, and heres a version thats very simple and economical to stage. The first edition of the book that most people know as the wizard of oz was published in 1900 by george m. They become munchkins, help oil the tin man, and one youngster is even magically transformed into the wonderful wizard of oz. The heart of the book is an annotated version of the wizard of oz that highlights the possible political and monetary symbolism in the book by relating characters, settings, and.
For nearly forty years this story has given faithful service to the young in heart. See more ideas about school play, wizard of oz and play scripts for kids. Download the play guide for the wizard of oz globe theatre. Wizard of oz trivia quiz celebrates films 75th anniversary. Although there are similarities between the book and the movie, these scripts are base. The wizard of oz by noel langley florence ryerson and edgar allen woolf last revised march 15, 1939. To those of you who have been faithful to it in return. This original script and score has been hailed by critics and audiences of thousands alike. The wizard of oz is a story of hope and resilience. Crow 1 alfie, crow 2 shine, crow 3 niara, crow 4 rozzie, crow 5 jack c. The witch rides to the emerald city and leaves a message for dorothy.
The wizard of oz young performers edition concord theatricals. Frank baum, royal historian of oz, bibliographia oziana. All this time dorothy and her companions had been walking through the thick woods. Just reading the first couple of pages she could see the difference of what was written and what actually decided to. Hill as the wonderful wizard of oz front board shown above, with illustrations by w. Frank baums classic childrens novel as an allegory of the gilded age political economy and. The wizard of oz dorothy lives on a farm in kansas until a cyclone arrives, and picks her, her house, and her dog up and leaves them in the land of oz. Jul 25, 2014 10 readers theater scripts based on the wonderful wizard of oz by l. An early script of the wizard of oz offers a rare glimpse. The wizard of oz adapted by erin detrick playscripts inc. It was first rereleased in 1949, and then in 1955, and then for many seasons, it was featured regularly on network tv as a prime time event its first two showings were on cbs television on november 3, 1956 and in december, 1959. This version is exceptionally wellsuited for multiaged groups, with younger cast members playing any number of munchkins, poppy flowers and winged monkeys.
Widely regarded to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the most commercially successful adaptation of l. The songs within the movie may be as familiar to most. It is shown every year on national television, and it is often the first movie that every generation of new parents show their young children. The wizard of oz as a monetary allegory the department of. Frank baum, it tells the story of dorothy gale, a kansas farm girl transported to the magical land of oz. A famed 1998 cover of rolling stone magazine turns the characters from the sitcom seinfeld into their corresponding wizard of oz personas elaine dorothy, george cowardly lion, jerry tin man, kramer scarecrow. The wizard will not see the team, until they reveal that she is dorothy. House servants are busy performing their various duties. Movie script this script was transcribed by paul rudoff. The wizard of oz burst into brilliant technicolor 75 years ago. Harburg book by john kane dorothy gale scarecrow tinman cowardly lion aunt em toto glinda uncle henry wicked witch of the west prof. An early script of the wizard of oz offers a rare glimpse into the creation of the iconic film seventyfive years after its technicolor premiere, trace the earliest steps on the yellow brick road. Frank baums 1900 childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz. The storytelling in the play script is quite protracted.
Baums books, jeanette jaquish has added more wit, quirky humor, and additional bits and scenes for the munchkins, flying monkeys, emerald citizens, winkie guards, auntie em and uncle henry, and even a flashback with. The wonderful wizard of oz10 readers theater scripts. Wizard of oz, the script broadway musical fade in title. The wizard of oz by noel langley florence ryerson and edgar allen woolf cutting continuity script taken from printers dupe last revised march 15, 1939. The wizard of oz is a 1939 american musical fantasy film produced by metrogoldwynmayer. I also have other pantomime scripts shown in full click on the link above for the list. Marvel wizard mayor of munchkinland winie general hunk hickory zeke almira gulch coroner nikko munchkins winged. Isbn 9781907301539 the wizard of oz pantomime based on characters created by l frank baum cast dorothy. A funny and fastpaced journey down the yellow brick road ensues, as dorothy and her new friends travel to the fabled emerald city to meet the great oz. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. Archived from the original pdf on november 28, 2010.
The 1939 movie defined much of the kansas image more so than the book, said thomas averill, a kansas historian and a professor of english at washburn university in topeka. You are purchasing 10 readers theater scripts based on the wonderful wizard of oz by l. The wizard of oz by noel langley florence ryerson and edgar allen woolf cutting continuity script taken from printers dupe last revised march 15, 1939 fade in title. Ray bolger, jack haley, bert lahr, frank morgan, billie. One man on a wheat rack, servants cleaning pans, etc in front of the house. The wizard of oz 1939 is everybodys cherished favorite, perennial fantasy film musical from mgm during its golden years. The play can be performed quite successfully with a group of 30 or less by doubling having actors play more than one role. Gatekeeper of the city of oz ozma, loyal employee of oz ogma, the wizards very efficient secretary wizard, the great and powerful hocus and pocus, sidekicks to the wicked witch the script is designed so that a total of 8 actors four women and four men can play all of the roles. Oh, were off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. The wizard of oz short play script adaptation by jon. The wonderful wizard of oz, an exhibition of his published writings, in commemoration of the centenary of his birth. Directed primarily by victor fleming who left the production to take over the troubled gone with the wind, the film. In fact, baum himself wrote the original script for the.
The wonderful wizard of oz theater script the dog pound. Pantomime scripts the pantomime script for the wizard of oz is shown below. I know lots of other stories, and i hope to tell them, some time or another. With its dazzling special effects, costumes, and sets rendered in vibrant technicolor, the wizard of oz represents one of the. So, the lion joined them on their journey down the yellow brick road. An early script of the wizard of oz offers a rare glimpse into the. Langley, south africanborn, was selected as the screenwriter. Wizard of oz, the cast broadway musical music by harold arlen and herbert stothart lyrics by e.
The road was still paved with yellow brick, but these were much covered by dried branches and dead leaves from the trees, and the walking was not at all good. A concise bibliographical checklist of the oz books by l. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz on stage and screen to 1939 by. The wizard of oz has popped up in the strangest of places.
Children from the audience prove they have power over the wicked witch by helping their friends on the stage. May 2, 2014 explore kathymiller3s board school play ideas. It is one of the best known stories in western culture and has been widely translated and reinterpreted. The historians wizard of oz synthesizes four decades of scholarly interpretations of l. Dorothy told him of the wizard and how he might be able to give the lion his courage. For generations, this 1939 mgm fantasy musical has held a cherished place in american popular culture. Frank baums 1900 childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was a natural for conversion to the theatre.
Wizard of oz is the mostwatched motion picture in history, and it is often. Frank baums 1900 novel for children, the wonderful wizard of oz. The wizard of oz is probably the most widely known and recognized movie in the history of the cinema. But first she must find the yellow brick road, make it through the poppy field, avoid the flying monkeys, and defeat the wicked witch. When dorothy drops into the land of oz, only one thing is certain. Though the 1939 film was not considered a success in its day, the advent of television and subsequent oz broadcasts propelled it to icon status as the story became a virtual staple of childhood. A journey of triumph over adversity and a tale of friendship the wizard of oz has enjoyed many symbolic readings. Wizard of oz, the 1939 movie script screenplays for you. A musical comedy a dramatic composition in three acts by l. All enquiries to spotlight publications, 259 the moorings, dalgety bay, fife, ky11 9gx, tel.
The wizard of oz is a 1939 american musical comedydrama fantasy film produced by metrogoldwynmayer, and the most wellknown and commercially successful adaptation based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. When oz demands a steep price for sending her home, a perilous new adventure begins. The wizard of oz this script was transcribed by paul rudoff. The lion asks the children in the audience to help them overcome the wicked witch and save dorothy. And the list goes on catchphrases that have taken up residence in the vernacular of contemporary pop culture. This a great activity for after the test or the end of the year. The expanded cast version of the wonderful wizard of oz has 40 speaking roles, plus opportunities to include additional performers in nonspeaking roles. Pdf on jan 1, 2010, emad a alghamdi and others published growing. The wizard of oz townley musical concord theatricals. For a perusal copy of the script it can be emailed to you in ms word format. But it wouldnt have worked without the songs, which came from harold arlen and yip harburg, a. To access detailed information on sydney theatre company, its history and. It has a complicated publishing history, and there are many variants, even within editions. The children wont let me stop telling tales of the land of oz.
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