“There’s no place like home!”
Imagine finding yourself in a magical world with “lions and tigers and bears” (Oh my!), not to mention an evil witch, a powerful and frightening wizard, and where nothing is as it seems.
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches, Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Sing and dance to your favourite songs, including “Over the Rainbow,” “Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead),” “If I Only Had a Brain/a Heart/the Nerve,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard (Follow the Yellow Brick Road),” “Jitterbug,” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz,” among many others! With gorgeous costumes, incredible sets and lighting effects, and a touch of Academy magic, this will be our best show ever!
The Wizard of Oz, like Alice and Wonderland, changes over time to reflect different meanings, but at heart, it’s saying ‘don’t bother looking to others to solve your problems, solve them yourselves’. It could be saying that there’s every reason to think for yourself and question authority, but it could equally be saying the opposite; The Wizard of Oz can mean anything to anyone, and often does. If nothing else, it can mean just-about something to just-about everyone.
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Produced with permission from: Concord Theatricals
Two separate workshops – choose which one works best for you! Or join both workshops!
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- Students registered for the “Act 1” workshop will be cast in a feature role in Act 1, as well as participate as a chorus member in Act 2.
- Students registered for the “Act 2” workshop will be cast in a feature role in Act 2, as well as participate as a chorus member in Act 1.
- Students registered for the “Act 1 & Act 2” workshop will be cast in 2 feature roles – one in Act 1, and one in Act 2 – these may be the same, or different, roles.
- Each student is guaranteed at least one singing solo, if they wish it, as well as a character with lines. All students will have the opportunity to participate in choreography.
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Please note that it is the Academy’s belief that every student is talented, and is a star! Each student will receive a feature role in the production, and will have their special time in the spotlight.
Act 1 Workshop: Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm,
Act 2 Workshop: Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm,
October 23 to December 7, 2025
Final performance: Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 pm
Workshop Location: Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Drive)
Final Performance: The Gladstone Theatre (910 Gladstone Ave.)
Ages: 7 – 19
Fees: Act 1 Workshop or Act 2 Workshop – $450/ Both Act 1 & 2 workshops – $750
(Includes all workshop materials, script, and costume – HST exempt.
Participants must provide own black performance shoes.)
For more information on workshop structure click here.
Click on the image below to register or log in:
Refund Policy: Due to the high expenses of these specialized workshops, which need to be spent far in advance of each program in order for them to proceed, all workshop fees are payable in full at the time of registration. In the case of extraordinary circumstances (emergency medical situations, family death, etc.) a refund of the workshop fees, less an administrative fee ($100) may be requested in writing.
Thank you for your understanding.