LISTEN: Tramore's Ardscoil na Mara gears up for two day production of OZ

17/02/2025 10 min
LISTEN: Tramore's Ardscoil na Mara gears up for two day production of OZ

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On February 26th and 27th, more than 100 students will take to the stage in this year's musical production of Ardscoil na Mara's OZ.The student-led production has been growing in momentum for weeks now, and Dymphna popped out to get a sneak preview.What's it all about?Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz. But with the yellow brick road sold to foreign investors after a financial meltdown, the Scarecrow reveling in his ignorant bliss, the Cowardly Lion acting like a paranoid sociopath, and the Tin Man embracing his emotional numbness, Beth wonders what role she plays in this classic story gone awry.A hilarious and heart-wrenching exploration of grief and perseverance on the road to acceptance, this production includes some of the great music from both The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, as well as a few additional numbers that tell the story of these unforgettable characters.Director - Daniel Andrews, Sophie Reynolds and Elaine O’BrienProducer - Paul DowneyStage Manager - Rachel MurphyMusical Direction - Micheál Daly