Wizard of Oz

WIZARD OF OZ: A SPECTACULAR SHOW

Considered one of the greatest films of all time and many will agree that this film has fond memories for us all. Created in 1939 and written by Edgar Harburg (Lyrics) and Harold Arlen (Music) for Metro Goldwyn Meyer studios. Originally adapted from a children’s book ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ by L Frank Baum. The film catapulted the much loved Judy Garland into stardom as Dorothy Gale with her iconic rendition of’ Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.

The story is set in Kansas but then sends its heroine into a tornado that lands her in the magical land of Oz. Dorothy is accompanied by her trusty

companion, Toto the dog (we had a real one this year!). She faces challenges and tribulations throughout her journey to make her way back home. She makes many friends along the way such as scarecrow who feels he is missing a brain, Tin Man who has no heart and the cowardly lion (not a great characteristic to have if you are a lion). Dorothy is also helped along her way by the good witch Glinda and the munchkins to defeat the evil dastardly wicked witch of the west and her Winkie Army, who want to snatch the ruby slippers that Dorothy is wearing. Eventually Dorothy and friends arrive in the Emerald City and are permitted to see the Wizard, who appears as a large

The Arts Department at Chorlton High School would like to celebrate our 14th musical performance. The production this year was the classic and much loved ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

ghostly head surrounded by fire and smoke. He agrees to grant their wishes if they prove their worth by bringing him the Witch’s broomstick. Dorothy has to track down her arch enemy in the enchanted forest and defeat the Winkie army if she has any chance of returning to Kansas! Did she do it? Of course she did!

The cast delivered yet again another spectacular show! We had a real dog and paratechnics for the witches entrance. This was by far the most challenging show to date and we really have raised the bar for next year. The standard of commitment and creativity was very impressive yet again from all the students involved which continues to blow the arts department away.

We also were able to raise money for Centrepoint Manchester the young peoples homeless charity. Thank you again to everyone who contributed and supported this cause that is really close to our hearts at CHS.

The musical does not happen over night and I would just like to thank eveyone involved all of the arts & support staff who give up their free time. Also the parents and carers who offer lifts and get students to rehearsals in the dark nights, we really could not have done it without you!

MRS RANSOME MUSICAL DIRECTOR

CHORLTON HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT