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The Wizard of Oz

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  7w, 6m

Alfred Bradley, L. Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz
by Alfred Bradley
From the story by L. Frank Baum

This version can be produced very simply. It needs no stage and may be performed on the floor of a school hall. Alternatively a more ambitious production could use back-projection, flash-boxes, and all the magic of a proscenium stage, provided all th…

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    7w, 6m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

Details

Summary
This version can be produced very simply. It needs no stage and may be performed on the floor of a school hall. Alternatively a more ambitious production could use back-projection, flash-boxes, and all the magic of a proscenium stage, provided all the settings are kept simple. By doubling, the cast can be reduced to a total of nine players.
Cast Attributes
M6 F7, doubling possible.
  • Time Period 1900-1910
  • Setting An open stage.
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Author

Alfred Bradley

L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author of children's books, best known for writing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. One of the most successful novels in American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sold out instantly, became a cu ...

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