Character
Breakdown and
Analysis
Dorothy Gale
Toto - the dog
Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. She is
energetic and loves her dog, Toto. Dorothy is very likeable, strong and caring.
Aunt Em
Dorothy's aunt. She is worn down by living on the farm in Kansas and is very
serious. She cares very deeply but doesn't understand Dororthy's energy!
Uncle Henry
Hickory
Hunk
Zeke
Dorothy's uncle. Farmer - honest, hardworking. He also cares about Dorothy.
Uncle Henry is very likeable.
Farmhand
Farmhand
Farmhand
Miss Almira Gulch
Miss Gulch is a socialite, very stuck up and bitter. She uses her status in the
community to get her way. She has targeted Dorothy's dog Toto for her wrath.
Professor Chester
Marvel/ Wizard of Oz
Likeable fortune teller who Dorothy meets when she runs away. He is also the
Wizard of Oz in Act 2! A bit of a scoundrel, he is likeable and a strong presence.
Glinda
Muchkins
Mayor
Barrister
City Father 1
City Father 2
City Father 3
Coroner
Tough Guy 1
Tough Guy 2
Tough Guy 3
School Teacher 1
School Teacher 2
Tot 1
The "Good Witch" - smiley, friendly - like royalty! She is the queen figure to the
Munchkins!
Residents of Munchkinland
Mayor of Munchkinland
Lawyer of Munchkinland
One of the city leaders
One of the city leaders
One of the city leaders
Verifies the death of the Wicked Witch of the East
Tough guys of Munchkinland - rough type!
Tough guys of Munchkinland - rough type!
Tough guys of Munchkinland - rough type!
Prim, proper teacher of Munchkinland
Prim, proper teacher of Munchkinland
Part of the Lullaby League - cute
Tot 2
Tot 3
Fiddler
Part of the Lullaby League - cute
Part of the Lullaby League - cute
Munchkinland's fiddler
Wicked Witch of the
West
After Dorothy kills the Witch's sister, she wants revenge on Dorothy. The Witch
has no nice qualities - evil through and through!
Scarecrow
Crows
The Scarecrow is rescued by Dorothy and wants nothing more than to get a
brain! Very loveable, funny - and is smart! Flexible - remember he has no
bones!
Dance role - crows are the enemy of the Scarecrow.
Tinman
Trees
The Tinman is rescued by Dorothy and wants nothing more than to get a heart!
The Tinman used to be a real man, but the Wicked Witch changed him. Very
loveable and caring. The Tinman is very rigid - he's made of tin!!!!
Scary trees in the forest
Lion
The Lion is the last of the new friends of Dorothy. He wants courage! The Lion
is very funny, but like all the friends is loveable. Bigger than life!
Poppies
Dance role - try to stop Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion from getting to
Emerald City
Guard
Beauticians/Manicurist
Maintenance
Men/Polishers
Oz Man 1
Oz Man 2
Oz Woman 1
Oz Woman 2
Townspeople (Ozians)
Tutti Ensemble ?
Nikko
Monkeys
Jitterbugs
General
Winkies
First person to meet Dorothy when they get to Emerald City. He is quirky, kinda
funny!
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Emerald City Residents
Part of the beauty squad of Emerald City!
Head Monkey for the Wicked Witch of the West!
The Witch’s Henchmen
Scary bugs that torment Dorothy and her friends.
Leader of the Winkies - the guards for the Wicked Witch
Guards for the Wicked Witch
1st & 2nd Grade
ALL
Sing – Any Song
ALL
Script Read
What do you think you’re doing? How would you like it had someone come along and picked
something off of you? Are you hinting my apples aren’t what they ought to be? How dare you!
3rd & 4th Grade
ALL
Sing Either Song
The Merry Old Land of Oz (measures 37 – 68)
Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead (measures 1 – 25)
BOYS
Script Read – Oz
You are confusing courage with wisdom. Back where I come from we have men that are called
heroes. Once a year, they take their fortitude out of the mothballs and parade it down the main
street of the city. And they have no more courage than you have. But – they have one thing
you haven’t got! A medal!
GIRLS
Script Read-Guard
“Uh…So she is! Well, bust my buttons! Why didn’t you say that in the first place? That’s a horse
of a different color! Welcome to the Emerald City! Have you come far? Believe me, every step is
worth it. Have you any idea just how wonderful this place really is?”
5th Grade and Above
Sing Either Song
ALL
The Merry Old Land of Oz (measures 37 – 68)
Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead (measures 1 – 25)
BOYS
Script Read – Scarecrow
Witch? Huh! I’m not afraid of a Witch! I’m not afraid of anything … oh, except a lighted match.
But I’d face a whole box full of them for a chance of getting some brains. Look – I won’t be any
trouble, because I don’t eat a thing, and I won’t try to manage things, because I can’t think.
Won’t you take me with you?
Script Read – Lion
Hah! Put’ em up! Put’ em up! Which one of you first? I’ll fight you both together if you want.
I’ll fight ya’ with one paw tied behind my back! I’ll fight ya’ standin’ on one foot! I’ll fight ya’
with my eyes closed!
GIRLS
Script Read – Witch
“You dropped your house on my sister? How could anyone be so unbelievably clumsy? The
Ruby Slippers! Little girl, you have done me a service. I shall don the ruby slippers which will
make my powers greater than ever… The Ruby Slippers!!! They’re gone! The slippers! What
have you done with them?
Script Read – Dorothy
Toto was the only friend I had in the world and I’ll never see him again as long as I live… Toto,
darling! Oh, you came back! You got away from the horrible woman, you wonderful dog. But
she’ll be coming back for you any minute. We’ve got to get away! We’ve got to run away!
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