Wizard of Oz script

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Cast of CharactersCast of CharactersCast of CharactersCast of Characters

DorothyDorothyDorothyDorothy

TOTOTOTOTOTOTOTO

GlindaGlindaGlindaGlinda

MMMMunchkinunchkinunchkinunchkin 1111****



WitchWitchWitchWitch

ScarecrowScarecrowScarecrowScarecrow

First TreeFirst TreeFirst TreeFirst Tree****

Second TreeSecond TreeSecond TreeSecond Tree****

Tin ManTin ManTin ManTin Man

LionLionLionLion

DoormanDoormanDoormanDoorman****

The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of OzThe Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz

* Actor plays more than one character

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((((Somewhere Over the RainbowSomewhere Over the RainbowSomewhere Over the RainbowSomewhere Over the Rainbow is the prelude to this scene. The music is the prelude to this scene. The music is the prelude to this scene. The music is the prelude to this scene. The music

fades out as Dorothy walks on stage)fades out as Dorothy walks on stage)fades out as Dorothy walks on stage)fades out as Dorothy walks on stage)

Dorothy: Oh, TOTO, I wish that I could go somewhere over that

rainbow. I just know that there is more to the world than

this! I want to leave ________ and see the rest of the

world!

Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto? There must

be. It's not a place you can get to by a boat or a train. It's

far, far away -- behind the moon -- beyond the rain --

(Tornado appears)(Tornado appears)(Tornado appears)(Tornado appears)


Dorothy: (Steps out of the house, removes her hands from her (Steps out of the house, removes her hands from her (Steps out of the house, removes her hands from her (Steps out of the house, removes her hands from her

head, looks around, sees flowers)head, looks around, sees flowers)head, looks around, sees flowers)head, looks around, sees flowers) TOTO, I don’t think we

are in _________ anymore!

(Dorothy and TOTO curiously look around)(Dorothy and TOTO curiously look around)(Dorothy and TOTO curiously look around)(Dorothy and TOTO curiously look around)

Glinda: Hello there. Are you a good witch or a bad witch, which?

Dorothy: (Startled and amazed by Glinda’s beauty)(Startled and amazed by Glinda’s beauty)(Startled and amazed by Glinda’s beauty)(Startled and amazed by Glinda’s beauty) Oh, I am not a

witch. Witches are old and ugly! (Munchkins laugh in the (Munchkins laugh in the (Munchkins laugh in the (Munchkins laugh in the

background)background)background)background) What was that?

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Glinda: The Munchkins. They are laughing because I am a witch.

I’m Glinda the good witch of the North.

(Dorothy reacts… curtseys)(Dorothy reacts… curtseys)(Dorothy reacts… curtseys)(Dorothy reacts… curtseys)

Dorothy: A Witch? But I never heard of a pretty witch before? I

thought witches were mean with big noses.

Glinda (Laughing)(Laughing)(Laughing)(Laughing) That is because I am a good witch! Well,

Welcome to OZ! The munchkins would like to thank you.

It is all right you can come out now. Come out come out

wherever you are and meet the young lady who fell from a

star.

Dorothy: What is a Munchkin?

Munchkins: (Giggle and dance)(Giggle and dance)(Giggle and dance)(Giggle and dance) WE ARE!!! WE ARE!!! (They go and (They go and (They go and (They go and

whisper something to Glinda)whisper something to Glinda)whisper something to Glinda)whisper something to Glinda)

Glinda: And you, my dear, are their national hero!

Munchkins: Who are you?

Dorothy: I am Dorothy. From___________.

M1: Is __________ a very big kingdom?

Dorothy: ____________ isn’t a kingdom. (TOTO Barks)(TOTO Barks)(TOTO Barks)(TOTO Barks)

M2: Do you have magic in _________?

Dorothy: No, but we have Samsung. (Dorothy gives him her (Dorothy gives him her (Dorothy gives him her (Dorothy gives him her

walkman. The munchkins examine it very carefully. They walkman. The munchkins examine it very carefully. They walkman. The munchkins examine it very carefully. They walkman. The munchkins examine it very carefully. They

do not know how to use it.)do not know how to use it.)do not know how to use it.)do not know how to use it.)

M3: We want to thank you.

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Dorothy: Thank me? But why?

(Music)(Music)(Music)(Music)

M1: We thank you very sweetly.

M3: For doing it so neatly.

M2: You killed her so completely.

Munchkins: So we thank you very sweetly. Ding Dong the witch is

dead!

Dorothy: What do you mean? I haven’t killed anyone!

M3: Then how do you explain that? (Points)

Dorothy: (Dorothy lo(Dorothy lo(Dorothy lo(Dorothy looks. There is a pair of beautiful red ruby oks. There is a pair of beautiful red ruby oks. There is a pair of beautiful red ruby oks. There is a pair of beautiful red ruby

slippers sticking out from under the house) slippers sticking out from under the house) slippers sticking out from under the house) slippers sticking out from under the house) Oh no! She

must have been beneath the house when we hit the

ground.

Glinda: The Munchkins are very happy because you killed the

wicked Witch of the East. They would like to give you a

present.

M2: (Places slippers on Dorothy’s feet) How do they make you

feel?

Dorothy: Magical!

M1: All hail Dorothy, our new queen! You will stay in

Munchkinland won’t you?

(Suddenly there is a loud noise. The Munchkins run (Suddenly there is a loud noise. The Munchkins run (Suddenly there is a loud noise. The Munchkins run (Suddenly there is a loud noise. The Munchkins run and and and and

hide. The Wicked Witch of the West appearhide. The Wicked Witch of the West appearhide. The Wicked Witch of the West appearhide. The Wicked Witch of the West appearssss.) .) .) .)

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Dorothy: (Dorothy holds Toto. Dorothy is frightened. She (Dorothy holds Toto. Dorothy is frightened. She (Dorothy holds Toto. Dorothy is frightened. She (Dorothy holds Toto. Dorothy is frightened. She

speaks with Glinda)speaks with Glinda)speaks with Glinda)speaks with Glinda) I thought you said she was dead.

Glinda: That was her sister, the Wicked Witch of the East. This

is the Wicked Witch of the West. And she's worse than

the other one was.

Witch: Who killed my sister? Who killed the Witch of the East?

Was it you? Answer me!

Glinda: Leave her alone!

Witch: You stay out of this! So it was you, was it? You killed

her...didn't you?

Dorothy: No, No! It was an accident! I didn't mean to kill

anybody...Really I didn't!

Witch Didn't mean it, eh? Accident, eh? Well, my little pretty, I

can cause accidents, too!

Glinda: Aren't you forgetting something? The ruby slippers?

Witch: The slippers -- yes...the slippers! (Witch goes to the (Witch goes to the (Witch goes to the (Witch goes to the

feet of her dead sister) feet of her dead sister) feet of her dead sister) feet of her dead sister) They're gone! The ruby

slippers! What have you done with them? Give them

back to me, or I'll ---

Glinda: It's too late! (Points to Dorothy’s feet) (Points to Dorothy’s feet) (Points to Dorothy’s feet) (Points to Dorothy’s feet) There they...are,

and there they'll stay!

Witch: Give me back my slippers!

Glinda: Don’t give them to her. Their magic must be very

powerful, or she wouldn't want them so badly!

Witch: You stay out of this, Glinda, or I'll fix you as well!

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Glinda: (Laughs)(Laughs)(Laughs)(Laughs) Oh, rubbish! You have no power here. Be

gone, before somebody drops a house on you,

too.

Witch: Very well and as for you, my fine lady, it's true, I can't

hurt you here and now as I'd like, but just try to stay

out of my way.... just try! I'll get you, my...pretty, and

your little dog, too! (Laughs and backs away from (Laughs and backs away from (Laughs and backs away from (Laughs and backs away from

Dorothy and Glinda Dorothy and Glinda Dorothy and Glinda Dorothy and Glinda -------- the Munchkins hug the ground the Munchkins hug the ground the Munchkins hug the ground the Munchkins hug the ground

with fear, the Witch disappears)with fear, the Witch disappears)with fear, the Witch disappears)with fear, the Witch disappears)

Glinda: It's all right. You can get up -- she’s gone. (The (The (The (The

Munchkins all rise, start to move toward Glinda and Munchkins all rise, start to move toward Glinda and Munchkins all rise, start to move toward Glinda and Munchkins all rise, start to move toward Glinda and

DorothDorothDorothDorothy as Glinda speaks to them)y as Glinda speaks to them)y as Glinda speaks to them)y as Glinda speaks to them) Pooh -- what a

smell! I'm afraid you've made rather a bad enemy of

the Wicked Witch of the West. The sooner you get out

of Oz, the safer you'll sleep, my dear.

Dorothy: Oh, I'd give anything to leave Oz, but which is the way

back to _________? I can't go the way I came.

Glinda: No, that's true. The only person who might

know would be the great and wonderful Wizard

of Oz himself!

Dorothy: The Wizard of Oz? Is he good or is he

wicked?

Glinda: Oh, very good, but very mysterious. He lives in the

Emerald City, and that's a long journey from here.

M2: Did you bring your broomstick with you?

Dorothy: No, I am afraid not.

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Glinda: Well, then, you'll have to walk. The Munchkins will

walk you safely to the border of Munchkinland. And

remember, never let those ruby slippers off your feet

for a moment, or you will be in danger of the Wicked

Witch of the West.

Dorothy: But, how do walk to Emerald City?

Glinda: It's always best to start at the beginning

-- And all you do is follow the Yellow Brick

Road.

Dorothy: But -- what happens if I ---

Glinda: Just follow the Yellow Brick Road. (Glinda Exits)

Dorothy: (To audience) My! People come and go so quickly

here! Oh TOTO what shall we do?

M1: You must follow the yellow brick…

M2: Yellow brick….

M3: Yellow brick….

Munchkins: Follow the Yellow brick road!


Dorothy: Thank you all very much. You have all been very kind.

(Dorothy and TOTO begin to follow the yellow brick (Dorothy and TOTO begin to follow the yellow brick (Dorothy and TOTO begin to follow the yellow brick (Dorothy and TOTO begin to follow the yellow brick

road. The choroad. The choroad. The choroad. The chorus provides music. Dorothy dances.) rus provides music. Dorothy dances.) rus provides music. Dorothy dances.) rus provides music. Dorothy dances.)

Follow the Yellow Brick Road.


Follow, follow, follow, follow,


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We are off to see the Wizard. The Wonderful Wizard of

OZ!

(Scarecrow enters as Doroth(Scarecrow enters as Doroth(Scarecrow enters as Doroth(Scarecrow enters as Dorothy walks)y walks)y walks)y walks)

Dorothy: Now which way do we go?

Scarecrow: That way is very nice. (His arm points right) (His arm points right) (His arm points right) (His arm points right)

Dorothy: Who said that? (Toto barks at the Scarecrow) (Toto barks at the Scarecrow) (Toto barks at the Scarecrow) (Toto barks at the Scarecrow)

Dorothy: Don't be silly, Toto. Scarecrows...don't talk.

Scarecrow: It's pleasant down that way, too.

Dorothy That's funny. Wasn't he pointing the other way?

Scarecrow: Of course, people do (The Scarecrow crosses his arms (The Scarecrow crosses his arms (The Scarecrow crosses his arms (The Scarecrow crosses his arms

and points in both directions)and points in both directions)and points in both directions)and points in both directions) ...go both ways!

Dorothy: Why...you did say something, didn't you? (The (The (The (The

Scarecrow shakesScarecrow shakesScarecrow shakesScarecrow shakes his head, then nods) his head, then nods) his head, then nods) his head, then nods) Can't you make

up your mind?

Scarecrow That's the trouble. I can't make up my mind. I haven't

got a brain -- only straw.

Dorothy How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?

Scarecrow I don't know. But some people without brains do an

awful lot of talking, don't they?

Dorothy Yes, I guess you're right. Well, we haven't really met

properly, have we?

Scarecrow: Why, no.

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Dorothy: (Dorothy curtsies, speaks)(Dorothy curtsies, speaks)(Dorothy curtsies, speaks)(Dorothy curtsies, speaks) How do you do?

Scarecrow: (Nods and speaks)(Nods and speaks)(Nods and speaks)(Nods and speaks) Oh, I'm not feeling at all well. How

do you do?

Dorothy: Very well, thank you.

Scarecrow: You see it's very hard being stuck up here all day long.

Dorothy: Oh, dear -- that must be very uncomfortable. Can't

you get down? Here let me help you.

Scarecrow: Oh, that's very kind of you -- very kind. (Dorothy helps (Dorothy helps (Dorothy helps (Dorothy helps

him and the Scarecrow falls to the ground. He puts him and the Scarecrow falls to the ground. He puts him and the Scarecrow falls to the ground. He puts him and the Scarecrow falls to the ground. He puts

back some straw into his coat that had dropped out. back some straw into his coat that had dropped out. back some straw into his coat that had dropped out. back some straw into his coat that had dropped out.

Scarecrow rises, starts to whirl about.)Scarecrow rises, starts to whirl about.)Scarecrow rises, starts to whirl about.)Scarecrow rises, starts to whirl about.) Whhhooops!

Ha-ha -- there goes some of me again!

Dorothy: Oh -- does it hurt you?

Scarecrow: Oh, no -- My, it's good to be.... (Dorothy screams as (Dorothy screams as (Dorothy screams as (Dorothy screams as

the Scarecrow whirls about and falls over the Scarecrow whirls about and falls over the Scarecrow whirls about and falls over the Scarecrow whirls about and falls over -------- she rushes she rushes she rushes she rushes

to him)to him)to him)to him)… free.

Dorothy: Oh! Oh! Ohhh!

Scarecrow: Did I scare you?

Dorothy: No, No -- I -- I just thought you hurt yourself.

Scarecrow: I didn't think so. You see, I can't even scare a bird!

I'm a failure, because I haven't got a brain.

Dorothy: Well, what would you do with a brain if you had one?

Scarecrow: Do? Why, if I had a brain, I could (Dances)(Dances)(Dances)(Dances)

I could spend all my hours,

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Talking with the flowers,

Talking with the rain.

If I only had a brain.

Dorothy: Wonderful! Why, if our Scarecrow back in

_________ could do that, the birds would be scared

to pieces!

Scarecrow: Where's ________?

Dorothy: That's where I live. And I want to get back there so

badly I'm going all the way to Emerald City to get the

Wizard of Oz to help me.

Scarecrow: Do you think if I went with you this Wizard

would give me some brains?

Dorothy: I don’t know. But why not try? Oh maybe you'd better

not. I've got a witch mad at me.

Scarecrow: Witch? Huh! I'm not afraid of a witch!

I'm not afraid of anything --- except a

lighted match.

Dorothy: I don't blame you for that.

Scarecrow: Will you take me with you?

Dorothy: Why, of course I will!

Scarecrow: Hooray! We're off to see a Wizard!

Dorothy: To Oz?

Scarecrow: To Oz!

Both: We're off to see the Wizard

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz


Dorothy: Oh apples! Oh look! Oh. Oh (She picks an apple. The (She picks an apple. The (She picks an apple. The (She picks an apple. The

tree ttree ttree ttree takes the apple back and slaps Dorothy's hand)akes the apple back and slaps Dorothy's hand)akes the apple back and slaps Dorothy's hand)akes the apple back and slaps Dorothy's hand)

Ouch!

First Tree: What do you think you're doing?

Dorothy: We've been walking a long ways and I was hungry and

-- Did you say....

Second Tree: (Talking audience)(Talking audience)(Talking audience)(Talking audience) How would you like to have

someone come along and pick something off of you?

Dorothy: Oh, dear -- I keep forgetting I'm not in __________!

Scarecrow: (Whispers to Dorothy)(Whispers to Dorothy)(Whispers to Dorothy)(Whispers to Dorothy) I'll show you how to get apples.

(The Scarecrow tickles the trees. The apples fall to the (The Scarecrow tickles the trees. The apples fall to the (The Scarecrow tickles the trees. The apples fall to the (The Scarecrow tickles the trees. The apples fall to the

ground.)ground.)ground.)ground.)

Scarecrow: Hooray! I guess that did it! Help yourself.

Dorothy: (Walks over to get the apples. She sees a tin foot(Walks over to get the apples. She sees a tin foot(Walks over to get the apples. She sees a tin foot(Walks over to get the apples. She sees a tin foot

and examines itand examines itand examines itand examines it) Why, it's a man! A man made out of

tin!

Scarecrow: What?

Dorothy: Yes. Oh -- look --

Tin Man: Oil can.....Oil can....

Scarecrow: Oil can what?

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Dorothy: Oil can? Oh -- oh, here it is! (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy

examine the Tin Man examine the Tin Man examine the Tin Man examine the Tin Man -------- he tries to speak) he tries to speak) he tries to speak) he tries to speak) Where do

you want to be oiled first?

Tin man: My mouth -- my mouth!

Dorothy: Here -- here --

Tin Man: (The Tin Man tries to spe(The Tin Man tries to spe(The Tin Man tries to spe(The Tin Man tries to speak ak ak ak -------- squeaks out a few squeaks out a few squeaks out a few squeaks out a few

sounds)sounds)sounds)sounds) Mm.....mm...mm.... (Dorothy and Scarecrow (Dorothy and Scarecrow (Dorothy and Scarecrow (Dorothy and Scarecrow

listen as the Tin Man starts to speak listen as the Tin Man starts to speak listen as the Tin Man starts to speak listen as the Tin Man starts to speak --------Dorothy starts Dorothy starts Dorothy starts Dorothy starts

to pull the axe arm of the Tin Man down to pull the axe arm of the Tin Man down to pull the axe arm of the Tin Man down to pull the axe arm of the Tin Man down -------- Scarecrow Scarecrow Scarecrow Scarecrow

oils him)oils him)oils him)oils him)...m...m...my, my, my, my goodness -- I can

talk again! Oh -- oil my arms, please – oil my elbows.

Dorothy: Oh... (Dorothy lowers the right arm of the Tin Man so (Dorothy lowers the right arm of the Tin Man so (Dorothy lowers the right arm of the Tin Man so (Dorothy lowers the right arm of the Tin Man so

that it hangs naturally that it hangs naturally that it hangs naturally that it hangs naturally -------- Scarecrow busy with the Scarecrow busy with the Scarecrow busy with the Scarecrow busy with the

oilcan)oilcan)oilcan)oilcan)...Oh, did that hurt?

Tin man: No -- it feels wonderful. About a year ago I was

chopping that tree minding my own business -- when

suddenly it started to rain.... (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy (Scarecrow and Dorothy

listen to the Tin Man he grows weak as they work his listen to the Tin Man he grows weak as they work his listen to the Tin Man he grows weak as they work his listen to the Tin Man he grows weak as they work his

arms back and forth Scarecrow oils his neck for him) arms back and forth Scarecrow oils his neck for him) arms back and forth Scarecrow oils his neck for him) arms back and forth Scarecrow oils his neck for him)

...and right in the middle of a chop, I could not move.

Dorothy: Well, you're perfect now.

Tin Man: Perfect? Oh bang on my chest if you think I'm perfect.

Go ahead -- bang on it!

Dorothy: (Bangs on his chest)(Bangs on his chest)(Bangs on his chest)(Bangs on his chest) Oh --!

Scarecrow: Beautiful! What an echo!

Tin Man: It's empty. I don’t have a heart!

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Both: No heart?

Scarecrow: What would you do if you had a heart?

Tin Man: (Tin Man dances) Tin Man dances) Tin Man dances) Tin Man dances) I'd be tender -- I'd be gentle

And awful sentimental

Regarding Love and Art

If I only had a heart!

Scarecrow: Do you think the Wizard of oz would give him a heart?

Dorothy: Sure! Would you like to come to Emerald City with us?

Tin Man: Emerald City? Why, that's a long and dangerous trip.

(Witch laughs off(Witch laughs off(Witch laughs off(Witch laughs off----stage) stage) stage) stage) Oh -- what's that? Oh –

Witch: Forgotten about me huh? (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and

Scarecrow react as thScarecrow react as thScarecrow react as thScarecrow react as the Witch speaks)e Witch speaks)e Witch speaks)e Witch speaks) Well, I haven't

forgotten about you! Helping the little lady along, are

you, gentlemen? Well, stay away from her! And as for

you, my pretty little...Dorothy, I wish (Dorothy hugs (Dorothy hugs (Dorothy hugs (Dorothy hugs

TOTO) TOTO) TOTO) TOTO) you luck with the Wizard of Oz. And a happy

journey back to _________! (Laughs and exits)(Laughs and exits)(Laughs and exits)(Laughs and exits)

Scarecrow: I'm not afraid of her. I'll see you get safely to the

Wizard now, whether I get a brain or not!

Tin Man: I'll help you too, whether or not I get a heart.

Dorothy: You are the best friends anybody ever had.

Tin Man: Well then we are off to see the Wizard.

All: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz


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Tin Man: I don't like this forest! It's -- it's dark and creepy!

DOROTHY

Dorothy: Do -- do you suppose we'll meet any wild

animals?

Tin Man: We might.

Scarecrow: Animals that -- that eat straw?

Tin Man: Some -- but mostly lions, and tigers, and

bears.

Dorothy: Lions?

Scarecrow: And tigers?

Tin Man: And bears.

Dorothy: Oh! Lions and tigers and bears! Oh, my!

All: (Beginning to chant)(Beginning to chant)(Beginning to chant)(Beginning to chant) Lions and tigers and bears!

Dorothy: Oh, my!

All: Lions and tigers and bears!

Dorothy: Oh, my!

All: Lions and tigers and bears!

Dorothy: Oh, my! (Screams as the Lion appears)(Screams as the Lion appears)(Screams as the Lion appears)(Screams as the Lion appears)

Lion: Put 'em up! Put 'em up! Which one of you first? I'll

fight you both! I'll fight you with one paw tied behind

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my back. I'll fight you standing on one foot. I'll fight

you with my eyes closed.

Tin Man: Go away and let us alone!

Lion: Oh, scared, huh? Afraid, huh? Come on -- get up and

fight! Put your hands up, you bag of hay!

Scarecrow: (Down on the ground)(Down on the ground)(Down on the ground)(Down on the ground) Now that's getting personal,

Lion.

Tin Man: Yes -- get up and teach him a lesson.

Scarecrow: What about you? Why don’t you fight him?

Tin Man: Well -- well --, I hardly know him. ((((The Lion growls at The Lion growls at The Lion growls at The Lion growls at

TOTO)TOTO)TOTO)TOTO)

Lion: Well, I'll get you, anyway, Pee-Wee. ((((Dorothy Dorothy Dorothy Dorothy slaps his slaps his slaps his slaps his

cheek. He Backs away crying.)cheek. He Backs away crying.)cheek. He Backs away crying.)cheek. He Backs away crying.)

Dorothy: Shame on you!

Lion: What -- what did you do that for? I didn't bite him.

Dorothy: No, but you tried to. You should not fight poor little

dogs. (TOTO whimpers, Scarecrow and Tin Man mimic (TOTO whimpers, Scarecrow and Tin Man mimic (TOTO whimpers, Scarecrow and Tin Man mimic (TOTO whimpers, Scarecrow and Tin Man mimic

his whimpers.)his whimpers.)his whimpers.)his whimpers.)

Lion: Well, you didn't have to go and hit me, did you? Is my

nose bleeding?

Dorothy: Well, of course not. Why, you're nothing but a great

big coward!

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Lion: You're right -- I am a coward. I haven't any courage at

all. I even scare myself. Look at the circles under my

eyes. I haven't slept in weeks.

Tin Man: Why don't you try counting sheep?

Lion: That doesn't do any good -- I'm afraid of 'em.

Scarecrow: Oh, that's too bad. You are supposed to be the king

of the Forest! Don't you think the Wizard could help

him, too?

Dorothy: I don't see why not. Why don't you come along with

us? We're on our way to see the Wizard now. I'm sure

he could give you some courage.

Lion: (Choru(Choru(Choru(Chorus provides music as Lion Dances)s provides music as Lion Dances)s provides music as Lion Dances)s provides music as Lion Dances)

Yes, courage would be the best.

I could groooowl in my house--

Be a lion and not a mouse --

If I courage like the rest!

Emerald city, here we come!

All: Oh, we're off to see the Wizard The Wonderful Wizard

of Oz. (They Exit. The Witch enters)(They Exit. The Witch enters)(They Exit. The Witch enters)(They Exit. The Witch enters)


Witch: A-hah! (laughs)(laughs)(laughs)(laughs) So! You won't take warning, eh? All

the worse for you, then. I'll take care of you now

instead of later! Hah! When I have those ruby slippers,

my power will be the greatest in Oz! And now…

something with poison in it… with poison in it, but

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beautiful and soothing to the smell! (laughs)(laughs)(laughs)(laughs) Flowers!

Poppies! Poppies! (The Witch exits, others enter.)(The Witch exits, others enter.)(The Witch exits, others enter.)(The Witch exits, others enter.)

Dorothy: Oh look they are beautiful! Oh my goodness, I

suddenly feel so sleepy… (F(F(F(Falls asleep)alls asleep)alls asleep)alls asleep)

Lion: I think I will take a little nap.

Tin Man: Oh No, the Lion is falling asleep too! You take Dorothy

and I’ll take TOTO. (Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)

Scarecrow: Oh we need help! Help, Help!!! Heeeelp!!! (Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)(Falls asleep)

Glinda: (Music)(Music)(Music)(Music) Just follow the yellow brick road Dorothy… you

will be home soon. (Glinda sprinkles snow on them)(Glinda sprinkles snow on them)(Glinda sprinkles snow on them)(Glinda sprinkles snow on them)

Scarecrow: (Waking up)(Waking up)(Waking up)(Waking up) Look – It snowed… It snowed It couldn't

have! But it did! No… Yes, it did!

(Dorothy opens her eyes. She wakens, sits up. (Dorothy opens her eyes. She wakens, sits up. (Dorothy opens her eyes. She wakens, sits up. (Dorothy opens her eyes. She wakens, sits up. Lion Lion Lion Lion

sits up) sits up) sits up) sits up)

Dorothy: Oh! What happened

Lion: Oh, unusual weather we're having, ain't it?

Dorothy: (Crosses to the Tin Man)(Crosses to the Tin Man)(Crosses to the Tin Man)(Crosses to the Tin Man) Look! He's rusted again. Oh,

give me the oil can quick! Oh-oh, quick! We'll oil him

up.

Witch: Curse it! Curse it! Somebody always helps that girl!

But shoes or no shoes, I'm still great enough to beat

her. And evil to those who try to stop me!

Dorothy: Come on, let's get out of here! Look, Emerald City is

closer and prettier than ever!

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Doorman: Who rang that bell?

All: We did.

Doorman: Can't you read?

Scarecrow: Read what?

Doorman: The sign!

All: What sign?

Doorman: It's on the door! It, Oh (The doorman realizes there is (The doorman realizes there is (The doorman realizes there is (The doorman realizes there is

no sign and hangs a sign on door, then exits. Dorothy no sign and hangs a sign on door, then exits. Dorothy no sign and hangs a sign on door, then exits. Dorothy no sign and hangs a sign on door, then exits. Dorothy

and others read the sign.) and others read the sign.) and others read the sign.) and others read the sign.)

All: "Bell out of order. Please knock." (They Knock)(They Knock)(They Knock)(They Knock)

Doorman: Thank you! Now, what do you want?

All: We want to see the Wizard.

Doorman: Ooooh! The Wizard? But nobody can see the Great Oz!

Even I've never seen him!

Dorothy: ...sir. I've got to see the Wizard! The Good Witch of the

North sent me!

Doorman: Prove it.

Scarecrow: She's wearing the ruby slippers she gave her.

Doorman: ...so she is! Why didn't you say that that! Come on in!

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Just walk that way. (He is nervous and scared) (He is nervous and scared) (He is nervous and scared) (He is nervous and scared) I’ve got

to go!

Lion: Wait a minute, fellahs. I was just thinkin'. I really don't

want to see the Wizard. I will wait for you outside.

Scarecrow: What's the matter?

Tin Man: Oh, he's just scared again.

Dorothy: Don’t you want to ask for courage?

Lion: I am be too scared to ask for it. OH!!! (The lion pulls (The lion pulls (The lion pulls (The lion pulls

his own tail) his own tail) his own tail) his own tail) Somebody pulled my tail.

Scarecrow: Oh, you did it yourself!

Lion: I … Oh …

Scarecrow: Here -- Come on.

Dorothy; Oh, come on, come on! We'll soon find the Wizard!

Oz’s Voice: (A cloth o(A cloth o(A cloth o(A cloth or sheet painted with a large head is the r sheet painted with a large head is the r sheet painted with a large head is the r sheet painted with a large head is the

Wizard it shakes and it shimmers.) Wizard it shakes and it shimmers.) Wizard it shakes and it shimmers.) Wizard it shakes and it shimmers.) The Great and

Powerful Wizard of Oz! Come forward! (They walk (They walk (They walk (They walk

toward OZ.)toward OZ.)toward OZ.)toward OZ.)

Lion: Tell me when it's over! Oh! Look at that! Look at that!

Ohhhh! I want to go home -- I want to go home!

Oz’s Voice: I am Oz, the Great and Powerful! (The four shake with (The four shake with (The four shake with (The four shake with

fear)fear)fear)fear) Who are you? (No one answers) (No one answers) (No one answers) (No one answers) Who are you? (The (The (The (The

four push Dorothy forward four push Dorothy forward four push Dorothy forward four push Dorothy forward –––– she comes speaks)she comes speaks)she comes speaks)she comes speaks)

Dorothy: I - I am Dorothy. Mr. Oz, sir, we've come to ask you …

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OZ’S Voice: Silence! (Dorothy turns and runs back to the others.)(Dorothy turns and runs back to the others.)(Dorothy turns and runs back to the others.)(Dorothy turns and runs back to the others.)

The Great and Powerful Oz knows why you have come.

Step forward. (They step forward) (They step forward) (They step forward) (They step forward) You want a brain,

you want a heart and YOU want courage! (The Lion (The Lion (The Lion (The Lion

faints and falls back.)faints and falls back.)faints and falls back.)faints and falls back.)

Dorothy: Oh -- Oh!....You should be ashamed of yourself!

Frightening him, when he came to ask you for help!

Oz’s Voice: Silence!....(The Four !....(The Four !....(The Four !....(The Four -------- Dorothy and Scarecrow sit Dorothy and Scarecrow sit Dorothy and Scarecrow sit Dorothy and Scarecrow sit

down as they react to Oz's Voice)down as they react to Oz's Voice)down as they react to Oz's Voice)down as they react to Oz's Voice) I will give you what

you ask for!!! (Pauses as the four react with (Pauses as the four react with (Pauses as the four react with (Pauses as the four react with

excitement)excitement)excitement)excitement) But first, you must do a very small task.

Bring me the broomstick of the Witch...of the West.

Tin Man: B-B-B-But if we do that, we'll have to kill her to get it!

Oz’s Voice: Bring me her broomstick, and I'll do what you ask.

Now, go!

Lion: But -- but what if she kills us first?

Oz’s Voice: I...said, -Go!


Scarecrow: (TOTO barks)(TOTO barks)(TOTO barks)(TOTO barks) Sssh -- Toto -- be quiet! Look at those

guards. Hey I’ve got a plan! (He whispers to the rest. (He whispers to the rest. (He whispers to the rest. (He whispers to the rest.

They sneak behind the guards.) They sneak behind the guards.) They sneak behind the guards.) They sneak behind the guards.)

Tin Man: You put up a great fight, Lion.

Dorothy: Now where do we go now? !

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Witch: (Enters with TOTO. Mimics Dorothy)(Enters with TOTO. Mimics Dorothy)(Enters with TOTO. Mimics Dorothy)(Enters with TOTO. Mimics Dorothy) Now where do

we go…Well – What have we here? I didn’t know I

would have visitors. Please forgive me for not

cleaning up! So Thought you'd be pretty foxy,

didn't you? Well, I'm going to kill you right here -

one after the other! (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and (Tin Man, Dorothy and

Scarecrow Scarecrow Scarecrow Scarecrow -------- Lion hiding behind the Tin Man all Lion hiding behind the Tin Man all Lion hiding behind the Tin Man all Lion hiding behind the Tin Man all

tremble with feartremble with feartremble with feartremble with fear) ) ) ) And you little dog, too! How

about a little fire, Scarecrow?

Scarecrow: No -- No -- No – No (The Witch tries to start the (The Witch tries to start the (The Witch tries to start the (The Witch tries to start the

Scarecrow on fire)Scarecrow on fire)Scarecrow on fire)Scarecrow on fire) Help! I'm burning! I'm burning!

I'm burning! Help! Help! Help! (Dorothy screams (Dorothy screams (Dorothy screams (Dorothy screams

and picks up a bucket and throws the water on and picks up a bucket and throws the water on and picks up a bucket and throws the water on and picks up a bucket and throws the water on

ScarecrowScarecrowScarecrowScarecrow.... The water hits the Witch in the face The water hits the Witch in the face The water hits the Witch in the face The water hits the Witch in the face --------

The Witch screamsThe Witch screamsThe Witch screamsThe Witch screams as the water hits her. Tin Man, as the water hits her. Tin Man, as the water hits her. Tin Man, as the water hits her. Tin Man,

Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow look at her.)Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow look at her.)Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow look at her.)Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow look at her.)

Witch; OHHHH!! Look what you've done! I'm melting!

Melting! Oh -- what a world -- what a world! Who

would have thought a good little girl like you could

Destroy my beautiful wickedness? Ohhh! Ohhhh!

Ohhhhhh....

Scarecrow: She's....she's....dead! You've killed her!

Dorothy: I -- I didn't mean to kill her....really I didn't! It's...it's

just that he was on fire! The broom!

All: The Wicked Witch is dead! The Wicked Witch

is dead!

Dorothy: Which old Witch?

All: The Wicked Witch.

Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead!

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Oz’s Voice: Can I believe my eyes? Why...have you come back?

Dorothy: Please, sir. We've done what you told us. We've

brought you the broomstick of the Wicked Witch.

Oz’s Voice: Oh...you killed her, eh? Very resourceful!

Dorothy: Yes, sir. So we'd like you to keep your word.

Oz’s Voice: I'll have to give the matter a little thought. Go away

and come back tomorrow!

Dorothy: Tomorrow? If you were really great, you'd keep your

promises!

Oz’s Voice: Are you calling The Great Oz a liar? (Toto pulls down (Toto pulls down (Toto pulls down (Toto pulls down

the sheet. We see the Wizard)the sheet. We see the Wizard)the sheet. We see the Wizard)the sheet. We see the Wizard) You are lucky that I'm...

(The Wizard tries to hide)The Wizard tries to hide)The Wizard tries to hide)The Wizard tries to hide).Oh, oh oh! The Great Oz has

spoken! Oh! OH!

Dorothy: (Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow react as they (Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow react as they (Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow react as they (Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and Scarecrow react as they

look at the Wizard)look at the Wizard)look at the Wizard)look at the Wizard) Who are you?

Oz Well, I -- I -- I am the Great and Powerful

Wizard of Oz.

Dorothy: You are?

Wizard: Uhhhh -- yes...

Dorothy: ...you're a very bad man!

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Wizard: Oh, no, my dear I'm a very good man. I'm just a very

bad Wizard.

Scarecrow: You'd better be good enough to send Dorothy

back to__________!

Wizard: Well I don’t know…

Scarecrow: What about us?

Wizard: Yes, Just a moment. (grabs a bag)(grabs a bag)(grabs a bag)(grabs a bag) Anybody can have a

brain, Scarecrow. In Universities people have only one

thing you don’t! (The Wizard reaches into his bag and (The Wizard reaches into his bag and (The Wizard reaches into his bag and (The Wizard reaches into his bag and

pulls out a diploma.)pulls out a diploma.)pulls out a diploma.)pulls out a diploma.) A diploma!

Scarecrow: E=MC 2!

Wizard: As for you, my fine Lion, you think that you have no

courage. But courage is inside you my friend. What

you need is this…(The Wizard leans forward puts the (The Wizard leans forward puts the (The Wizard leans forward puts the (The Wizard leans forward puts the

medal around the lion’s neck and kisses the Lion) medal around the lion’s neck and kisses the Lion) medal around the lion’s neck and kisses the Lion) medal around the lion’s neck and kisses the Lion) A

medal!

Lion: Oh -- Oh -- I'm speechless!

Wizard: And you, my friend, want a heart! You don't know how

lucky you are not to have one.

Tin Man: But I still want one.

Wizard: Yes! (Wizard reaches into his bag and pulls out a heart. (Wizard reaches into his bag and pulls out a heart. (Wizard reaches into his bag and pulls out a heart. (Wizard reaches into his bag and pulls out a heart.

He gives it to the Tin man)He gives it to the Tin man)He gives it to the Tin man)He gives it to the Tin man)

Scarecrow: What about Dorothy?

Tin Man: Yes -- how about Dorothy?

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Lion: Yeah.

Dorothy: Oh, I don't think there's anything in that bag for me.

Wizard: Well, let me see… (The Wizard looks through his bag)(The Wizard looks through his bag)(The Wizard looks through his bag)(The Wizard looks through his bag)

Dorothy: Oh, now I'll never get home!

Lion: Stay with us, then, Dorothy. We all love you. We don't

want you to go.

Dorothy: Oh, that's very kind of you -- but this could never be

like _________. Oh, Scarecrow, what am I going to do?

Scarecrow: Look -- here's someone who can help you! (Suddenly (Suddenly (Suddenly (Suddenly

Glinda appears in the scene.)Glinda appears in the scene.)Glinda appears in the scene.)Glinda appears in the scene.)

Dorothy: Oh, will you help me? Can you help me?

Glinda: You don't need to be helped any longer. You've always

had the power to go back to __________.

Dorothy: I have?

Glinda: It’s your magic slippers. They will take you

home in two seconds!

Dorothy: Oh…Toto, too?

Glinda: Toto, too.

Dorothy: Oh, dear -- that's too wonderful to be true! Oh, it's --

it's going to be so hard to say goodbye. I love you all.

Goodbye, Tin Man. Oh, don't cry. You'll rust. Here --

here's your oil can. Goodbye.

Tin Man: Now I know I've got a heart -- 'cause it's breaking.

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Dorothy: Oh -- Goodbye, Lion. I'm going to miss your crying.

I think I'll miss you most of all. (Hugs Scarecrow)(Hugs Scarecrow)(Hugs Scarecrow)(Hugs Scarecrow)

Glinda: Are you ready now?

Dorothy: Yes. Say goodbye, Toto. Yes, I'm ready now.

Glinda: Then close your eyes, and tap your heels together

three times. And think to yourself -- "There's no place

like home; there's no place like home; there's no place

like home."

Dorothy: There's no place like home. There's no place like

home. There's no place like home. There's no place

like home. There's no place like...home. There's no

place...like home. There's no place like home. (As (As (As (As

Dorothy clicks her heels… the tornado comes back. It Dorothy clicks her heels… the tornado comes back. It Dorothy clicks her heels… the tornado comes back. It Dorothy clicks her heels… the tornado comes back. It

carries her home.)carries her home.)carries her home.)carries her home.)

We’re home TOTO we’re really home!

THE END!

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