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The Wizard of Oz: Photos from my show

2/26/2011

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Well, the play is over and my life is returning, very slowly. This show was huge: 160 kids in grades 1-8, nearly 300 costumes, special effects, you name it. I am exhausted, but very proud. The kids were great, as were the parents who pulled off some incredible work with costumes and scenery and props. 
Update: I really can't emphasize this enough. I am incredibly blessed to have an amazing group of people to work with--parents and colleagues who make the magic happen. I keep the trains running on time, but so many people do so much that I feel a bit cheap in taking any kind of credit for it. 
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Dorothy tries to talk to Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. Question: How cool is it that everything is black and white? Answer: WAY cool.



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Dorothy sings "Over the Rainbow"

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Miss Gultch comes to take Toto

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While running away, Dorothy comes across Professor Marvel

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Glinda, the Good Witch appears

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Some of the leaders of the Munchkins. One of the faces is blurred because I couldn't get hold of his parents to get permission to use his photo.

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Dorothy in Munchkinland. Note that her dress is colored now. So cool.

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The Wicked Witch appears

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More witch. Kind of a cool shot, I think.

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The Witch confronts Dorothy. Sadly, her hat makes it very difficult to see her face.

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Dorothy meets the Scarecrow.

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Here are the apple trees that throw apples at Dorothy. I thought their costumes were pretty cool. I blurred out all their faces because I didn't want to bother to get permission to post a photo showing their faces.

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Dorothy and the Scarecrow meet the Tin Man. That Tin Man costume was incredible. Seriously incredible. 

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What do you know? One more of the Witch. Okay, I'll admit. She's my kid. And she was, frankly, wonderful. I say that with all possibly objectivity. Also, there was a cool sort of corset-thing the Witch wore. It really finished her costume of nicely. At this rehearsal, however, she forgot to wear it.

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Here she is shooting a fireball at the Scarecrow.

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The Cowardly Lion

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The Emerald City (this is only about a third of the citizens. I didn't include the rest because the idea of getting permission to post any more photos exhausted me.

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Here's one of the flying monkeys. When I was a kid these guys scared the stuffing out of me. There were a whole bunch of them in our play, but sadly, the pictures didn't turn out great of their scene.

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Here are the witch's guards. You cannot believe these costumes. They were so cool. 

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Okay, since you asked, I'll show you one more of the Witch with fire. This is right before she melts, which was WAAAAY cool, but sadly, isn't something I can show in a photo.

12 Comments
Dorshan link
2/26/2011 02:01:13 pm

WONDERFUL SET!! Looks like it turned out great. Job well done!

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Taunt
2/26/2011 02:11:23 pm

What age did you say these kids were???

WOW! The pictures are incredible! No wonder you disappeared off the face of the planet.
Pretty awesome special effects. I wanna be in your plays just to come and play with fire!

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Pattyann link
2/27/2011 02:15:03 am

Wow!! That production looks totally amazing!! I can see that we need to move there and go to your school!!!

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DeNae link
2/27/2011 09:04:54 am

Absolutely amazing. You have an extraordiary program, Braden. No wonder you love your job, and no wonder you disappear from blogland for weeks at a time! Well done - to you and all your munchkins!

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Serene link
2/28/2011 08:25:46 am

Holy rusted metal Batman! That looks amazing! Seriously!

Oh, and I've been meaning to tell you, last time I went to the library here, I saw your Road Show book on display, ready to be checked out! Yea!

P.S. Our stake is putting on a road show next month. I can only smirk. :D

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Jo
2/28/2011 08:32:42 am

Great pictures Braden. And as an eye-witness, and an unbiased audience member, I can attest that the whole thing was simply awesome!!!

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Jodie link
2/28/2011 02:59:11 pm

Wow! Those costumes are stunning! I wish I could have seen the show. You are so talented!

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Charlotte link
2/28/2011 04:05:16 pm

You play pictures are always so great. I love the black and white designs.

Enjoy having some time again!

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Caleb
3/1/2011 02:43:07 pm

Looks like an awesome show! Wish I could have found time to see it. Your always putting such great shows together you should go to Broadway!

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Mandolin Martini
3/2/2011 02:49:14 am

Amazing! Simply Amazing! I'm exchausted for you just looking at the hours and work that was put into this production!

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ava link
4/15/2011 02:59:59 pm

Dr.Bell those pictures are awesome!!!!!! It was a great expeirence being in the play! i cant wait for the next one!

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Rachel Schmeling
9/16/2014 10:14:11 am

Where did you do the show??
We are doing the same thing for our opening, which we are super excited about. What a cute idea to do for the Emerald City folk. We're stumped on how to go on with that. Any way to get in touch with you to borrow some costumes to help with our show?? Thanks!!

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