They’ve had a real challenge, but they are ready.” It’s very scripted, with lots of words to learn, with lots of music and harmonies and choreography.
Bella – the cutest little dog – will star as Toto in The Wizard Of Oz Shirley is confident the audience will be over the rainbow when they finally see the show, not least because this Wizard has a secret weapon. “We’ve got the cutest little dog for a start, Bella, playing Toto. She has been rehearsing with us since the beginning of the session. She was very timid, but now she just loves to run into rehearsals and goes to speak to all the kids.
She’s just in the thick of it – and she has her own little hoodie.” Too cute… Bella, who will be playing Toto in Junior AYMT’s Wizard Of Oz, in her very own hoodie. “But we also have fantastic sets that have been built, designed and painted for us. And we have wonderful costumes, very close to the film – and we will also bring so much excitement and enthusiasm. That will come off the stage and into the audience. You’ll see just how much the kids are loving it.”Īs well as being able to perform in a classic musical, being part of The Wizard Of Oz is giving the kids valuable life skills, too, said Shirley. “Obviously they are learning theatre skills, but there’s a lot of discipline, listening and concentrating.
