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Courtesy photo Kenzie Nash (left) and Kalla Mort perform ‘Over the Rainbow’ at the recent Kroc 10-year anniversary party. Nash plays Dorothy in the current production of Oz, while Mort was Dorothy in the first play that was performed there by CYT-NI.
Jared Kraft as the Tin Man, tries on his costume at a dress rehearsal. The costume was built by Gabe Gunning, pictured here with Kraft. (courtesy photos)
Sean Unruh as the cowardly Lion.
Ten years ago when the Kroc first opened, Christian Youth Theater’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was the first production in the brand new theater. The Kroc is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, so to celebrate, CYT chose to present ‘The Wizard of Oz’ again.
Eighty-three local kids, ages 8 to 18, and a rescue dog named Toto, have been working hard for the last 8 weeks to bring L. Frank Baum’s classic novel to life. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There she encounters a host of whimsical characters — good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows who walk and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard, in Emerald City.
Along the way she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.
The show opens today at 7 p.m. and runs through June 2.
Tickets range in price from $10-$14 and can be purchased online at CYTNorthIdaho.org or by calling 208-929-0066.