SYRACUSE - Wawasee High School's theater department announced the spring musical production is "The Wizard of Oz."
Based on the famous movie, yet "updated" for today's generation, it still follows the adventures of Dorothy in the faraway land of Oz. Friends are met, witches outwitted, wizards debunked, monkeys flying ... it is all there.Junior Heidi Wartsler will tackle the lead of Dorothy. Also taking center stage will be seniors Alisha Henry as Glinda, Joel Hogle as the Tin Man and Chelsea Maule as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Other leading roles include: Brandon Cox as Uncle Henry, Lance Lannon as the Scarecrow and Ethan Coverstone as the Wizard of Oz.
Directed by Amanda Whorley and Cyndi Thornburg, with help from Deb Sweazy and Kim Evans, this is a show loaded with dancing, singing, laughter and fun.
Tickets are on sale now. Seating will be reserved.
Show dates and times are tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Wawasee High School auditorium.
