Dorothy. The Principal Girl.. A sweet natured girl who’s not afraid to stick up for beliefs. Plucky and at times quite formidable.
Aunt Em. The traditional pantomime dame. Dorothy’s Aunt who feels very protective towards her. Travels to the land of Oz with Dorothy. Some audience interaction required.
The Wizard Of Oz. An older gentleman masquerading as a great wizard. Pretends to be powerful but really he’s quite harmless, gentle and a fraud!
The Scarecrow. Dorothy and Aunt Em’s first travelling companion. An endearing character with a heart of gold.
The Tin Man. A tender, caring soul whose only desire is to obtain a heart from the wizard of Oz. Essential to the story.
The Cowardly Lion. He’s a lion who is terrified of everything and reluctant to confront any kind of danger.
The Wicked Witch of the West. The pantomime’s baddie. Evil and sneering, who will stop at nothing to get her revenge on Dorothy.
Glinda, The Good Witch of the South. A kind, gentle, caring witch whose beauty and loveliness affects everyone around her.
Toto the Dog. Non speaking role. Dorothy’s loyal, devoted pet dog. This character will appear in a dog costume throughout the show.
Uncle Henry. Aunt Em’s husband. He’s lost without her when she is transported away to the land of Oz.
Corky Farm Manager. Small part. Tries his best to keep Harry Noodle & Tommy Doodle in check.
Harry Noodle. Comedy Double act with Tommy Doodle. All scenes take place at the farm. Lazy and not very bright.
Tommy Doodle. Comedy double act with Harry Noodle. As above.
The Mayor of the Munchkins. Leader of the Munchkins.
The Witch’s Cat. The Wicked Witch of the West’s cat. Uninterested in most of Witch’s scheme’s but good at grovelling when needed.
The Guardian of the Gates. Guards the Palace of Oz. A petty ‘Jobsworth’ who keeps failing at his job.
Scarecrow (Looks several times between the Tin Man and the oil can. He has an idea.) Oil! He needs some oil. Look I’ve found this.
Dorothy How clever of you! Put some on his mouth so he can talk.
(The Scarecrow oils the Tin Man’s mouth. The Tin Man opens and stretches his mouth.
Effect: Creaking noises that diminish
Tin Man That’s better. Put some oil on all my joints. I’m rusty because I’ve been standing out here in all weathers.
(The Scarecrow oils the Tin Man who slowly stretched and bends his arms, body and legs, he walks around)
Effect: Creaking noises that diminish
Tin Man That feels so good.
Dorothy How long have you been standing there?
Tin Man Years!
Aunt Em Back on the farm Harry Noodle and Tommy Doodle stand around for hours doing nothing, I’m surprised they haven’t been turned into statues.
Tin Man Are they made out of tin as well?
Aunt Em No but they might as well be. They’re just dim not tin!
Scarecrow (To the Tin Man) It must be funny to be made out of tin.
Tin Man Not when it rains, it isn’t. I haven’t always been like this. I used to be a woodsman, chopping down trees but the evil Wicked Witch of the West cast a spell on me because I called her an ugly old crone.
Dorothy Oh my, how awful.
Tin Man It wouldn’t have been so bad if she hadn’t forgotten to give me a heart. My chest is totally empty.
Aunt Em How heartless of her! (To audience) How heartless, he’s got no heart you see! Oh, forget it.
Tin Man It’s true, I’m all hollow.
Dorothy Why don’t you come with us to see the Wizard of Oz? He might be able to help you.
Tin Man You’re going to see the wizard?
Dorothy Yes, we’re on our way now to the Emerald City. I’m Dorothy by the way; this is my Aunt Em, my dog Toto and Mr Scarecrow.
Scarecrow He’s going to give me a brain.
Dorothy And we’re hoping he can help us get home.
Tin Man I’ve heard the Wizard is very powerful, but how do you know he’ll even see you? I’ve heard he rarely sees anyone.
Dorothy We’re going to make sure he sees us; it’s our only chance to go home.
Tin Man How wonderful it would be to actually see the Wizard. If only he could give me a heart, my life would be complete.
Dorothy Then come with us, you’ve nothing to lose.
Tin Man Very well, I will!
Scarecrow Off we go then along (Name a local road/street with a colour in its name).
Dorothy The Yellow Brick Road!
Scarecrow Oh yes, how silly of me, it’s because I haven’t got a brain.
Dorothy We’d better take the oil can, just in case you start to rust again.
Tin Man Thank you, you’re very kind.
(Suddenly a loud roar is heard. They stop.)
Effect: Loud Roar
Aunt Em Now what on earth was that?
Tin Man It could have been a wild beast.
Dorothy/A. Em A beast!?
Effect: Louder Roar
Dorothy Oh Aunt Em, it sounds ferocious, I’m scared.
Aunt Em So am I.
Dorothy I keep forgetting we’re not in Kansas, I mean (own town) any more.
