playwright(s): Daniel Nordquist & Deborah Pick
directors/actors: Ben Ratkowski & ErinRose Sincevich
The classic Baum story brought to life by elementary school students.
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First, I do find it interesting that L. Frank Baum is not credited at all anywhere. He did write the novel that this was based on, after all.
Second, I generally do not think much of this kind of theatre. I suppose, in some ways, it's better than no theatre at all, but most of these kids have a totally wrong perception of what theatre is. I know this for a fact as I have directed some of them after they've 'graduated' out of Prairire Fire and in to real theatre. Most of them are in for a really big surprise.
That out of the way, I did have an enjoyable time at this production. There were some cute parts, though some of the lead actors definitely over-acted. I also didn't enjoy the 'extra' characters (Winkies and Traders). But for the characters that did a good job, they did a very good job. I think that this type of production definitely sets people apart -- the talented, out-going, from the nots.
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