Eastleigh Operatic & Musical Society
presents
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Frank Gabrielson, with Music and Lyrics of the MGM
motion picture score by Harold Arlen & E.Y.Harburg
An amateur production, by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited
of New York and with music and dialogue material supplied by MusicScope, 75
Furnival Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7LH, England.
Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th May 2015
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
President
Vice President
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Keith Wiggans
Shaun Dodimead
Louise Hodson
Godfrey Olson OBE
Roy Yeates JP
Adrian Tatnall
Sue Chamberlain
Adrian Tatnall
Committee members
Pat O’Rourke, Lizz Spencer, Sue Tatnall, Janet Green, Carole Lilly,
Amanda Dempster, Wendy Smith, Richard Chamberlain
Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society (registered charity No 1095271) is
affiliated to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA)
Welcome to The Wizard of Oz
A message from our Chairman…
It is nearly 16 years since we last performed The
Wizard of Oz in 1999. It was the members playing
the Tinman, Scarecrow and Dorothy from that 1999
production that went on to become the founding
members of EOMS junior society, now known as
Footlights Youth Theatre, which has become a
leading youth group in the area. Despite many
changes to the main society and the passage of
time it is nice to see some continuity and there are
5 performers in the current show who appeared in
the 1999 production, with 3 of them playing the same principal parts. It is
also very good to have David Freemantle as stage manager for this show
just as we did in 1999.
This show has not been without its problems and in particular we are very
grateful to Keith Wiggans for agreeing to step in as the director at short
notice after our original director fell ill. Our problems, however, have been
nothing compared with the famous original film which saw half the cast
being injured and required 5 directors and 3210 costumes. Even Toto the
dog had to have a stand-in when a guard stepped on him accidentally and
broke his leg. I can reassure you that no animals have been harmed in the
making of our show! We are grateful to have the services of Shaun
Dodimead as Musical Director. This is Shaun’s first time as our musical
director although he is a regular EOMS performer and he won a curtain
call award for best actor in our production of Ruddigore last year.
The story of The Wizard of Oz has often been given a number of religious,
political and feminist interpretations but I suggest you have a break from
politics and just enjoy this musical for its colourful characters, uplifting
story and memorable music.
Adrian Tatnall
Chairman
Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society
Introducing Eastleigh Operatic & Musical Society
Originally known as Eastleigh Orchestral and Operatic Society, we
performed our first show, The Mikado, in 1937 at Eastleigh Town Hall,
where we continue to stage our twice-yearly productions.
Long-serving or retired members remember the conditions at the old Town
Hall – under-stage dressing rooms accessed by steep wooden stairs, two
or three bare light bulbs, and the cast had to provide their own mirrors!
This is a far cry from the excellent modern facilities we now enjoy at The
Point. EOMS had the privilege of being the first major group to perform
here after the extensive conversion in 1997.
Our two senior productions take place in May and November. We
rehearse throughout the year, with a break in the summer. Rehearsals
take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the community centre in
Hoddinott Road, Eastleigh. We also have a very successful junior section Footlights Youth Theatre - for young people from the age of 8 to 18.
We are a lively and friendly community group and new members of all
ages are welcome, whether you would like to join the Society as a chorus
member, a potential principal, to help back stage or front of house or even
produce, direct, or play the piano at rehearsals!
EOMS next show will be Guys and Dolls, directed by Steven Lilly and with
musical direction by Nigel Finch. The show runs from November 24th to
28th 2015 at The Point, Eastleigh. New members are welcome!
The cast of EOMS production “I Love Musicals”, November 2014
Patrons
We are indebted to our patrons who continue to support their local theatre.
Mr Brian Lamerton
Mr Stuart Munden
Mr Godfrey G Olson, OBE
Mrs Wendy Southwell
Mr Philip Spearey
Mr John Tomkins
Mr S Walters
Miss Angela Winteridge
To become a patron for a year beginning on 1 January costs only £40.
This entitles the patron to two free tickets at each of the two shows staged
by the adult section of the society in that year, and two free programmes at
each. This represents good value for regular theatregoers and provides
ongoing support for this local community theatre group.
EOMS life members
Mrs P Abraham, Mr P Bell, Mrs B Brown, Mrs A Cairns, Mrs M Cole,
Mr N Cole, Mrs H Cousins, Mrs C Freemantle. Mr D Freemantle,
Mrs J Green, Mrs K Harley, Mrs S Hearn, Mr C Hearn, Mrs P O’Rourke,
Mrs G Renouf, Mrs J Sanders, Mr A Tatnall, Mr D Tatnall, Mrs S Tatnall,
Mrs F Walters, Mr K Wiggans, Mrs V Woodcock, Mr J Wray, Mrs J Yeates,
Mr R Yeates, Mrs C Lilly.
Our chosen charity
Naomi House is a
purpose built children’s
hospice that provides a
homely environment to
children with life-limiting
conditions. Individualised
specialist care and respite for the whole family is provided, supporting
them through the good days, difficult days and last days.
Jacksplace is a hospice for 16 years and upwards and has been
specifically designed to meet the needs of young adults. It is the only
purpose built hospice for teenagers and young adults in the region.
Please give generously to this valuable cause as you leave the theatre.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.naomihouse.org.uk/
Wizard of Oz – The Musical
This musical stage version of the Wizard of Oz was commissioned by The
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis (known as the MUNY) in 1942.
It is based on the novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum,
with a script adapted by Frank Gabrielson. It uses most of the songs
written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg for the classic 1939 MGM film
starring Judy Garland.
The Wizard of Oz was actually first turned into a musical much earlier by
L. Frank Baum himself. His musical was a loose adaptation of the novel,
with three Acts: “The Storm”, “The Emerald City” and “Glinda’s Palace”. It
first played in Chicago in 1902 and was a success on Broadway the
following year.
The Royal Shakespeare Company adapted the film's screenplay and
produced a new version at London's Barbican Centre in 1987. Yet another
adaptation with new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim
Rice opened in London in 2011. The role of Dorothy was cast through the
reality television show “Over the Rainbow”, the winner Danielle Hope
appearing with Michael Crawford as the Wizard.
Director's notes
Keith is no stranger to the role of Director, his most recent EOMS venture
being Scrooge. Having taken over part way through rehearsals has proved
to be 'interesting' as Keith wanted to remain true to the original feel of the
piece but at the same time wishing to put his own stamp on the production.
He says, "The Wizard of Oz is one of the trickier shows to put on stage
because of people's love of the Judy Garland perennial film. Each
Christmas we are treated to the magical story and well-loved characters;
so how to make it ours? Our production of the original MUNY stage
version differs from the film in many ways but it still contains all the very
recognisable elements and with enough differences to make it fresh, funny
and just a little bit frightening!”
“You will meet Dorothy (not Judy Garland), good and bad Witches, the
Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Wizard, as well as the Munchkins (and who
said they had to be under 4 feet tall?) and our hope is to offer a lively show
which will make you cry, laugh, jump and Boo! So join us on our journey
Over the Rainbow and along the Yellow Brick Road from Kansas, through
Munchkinland, to the Emerald City and back again."
Dorothy meets the Cowardly Lion, from the first edition of
the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
Synopsis
Act I
A teenage girl, Dorothy, lives on a farm in Kansas with her Uncle Henry
and Aunt Em dreaming of faraway places ("Over the Rainbow"). One day
the farmhouse, with Dorothy inside, is swept off by a tornado to Munchkin
land in the Land of Oz. The falling house kills the cruel ruler of the
Munchkins, the Wicked Witch of the East. The Munchkins and the
Sorceress of the North greet Dorothy ("Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead"
and "Munchkinland"). The Sorceress tells Dorothy that she will have to go
to the Emerald City to ask the great Wizard of Oz to help her return home.
The Wicked Witch of the West, sister of the late Wicked Witch of the East,
vows revenge upon Dorothy.
Dorothy meets the Scarecrow and the Tin Man. The Scarecrow wants a
brain, and the Tin Man needs a heart ("If I Only Had a Brain" and "If I Only
Had a Heart"). Dorothy suggests that the Wizard can help them too
("We're Off to See the Wizard"). They then meet the Cowardly Lion ("If I
Only Had the Nerve"). The four friends travel down the yellow brick road,
having been warned of the lions, tigers, bears and the fantastical jitterbugs
controlled by the Wicked Witch. When the jitterbugs attack, Dorothy
appeals to the Sorceress of the North, who freezes the jitterbugs ("The
Jitterbug").
Act II
The friends finally reach the Emerald City, where they meet Lord Growlie,
his daughter Gloria and the Courtiers of Oz. Lord Growlie warns that if
someone bothers the Wizard with a foolish request, he may destroy them.
After a tour ("The Merry Old Land of Oz" and "Evening Star"), the friends
meet the Wizard. He is very frightening and says that, before he will help
them, they must kill the Wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy and her new
friends travel to the castle of the Wicked Witch where the Witch eventually
captures Dorothy. Her friends rush to try to save her. The Witch intends to
shrink Dorothy and her friends with a magic potion in her cauldron.
Thinking fast, Dorothy pushes the Witch into the cauldron. The water
shrinks the Wicked Witch away to nothing ("Ding-Dong! The Witch is
Dead" - reprise).
The friends return to the Emerald City. The Wizard gives the Scarecrow a
diploma, the Tin Man a watch and the Cowardly Lion a medal of courage,
and convinces them that these gifts solve their various problems. Finally
he helps Dorothy get home by giving her a lift in his new rocket ship.
Wizard of Oz - Musical numbers
Act I
“Over The Rainbow” ………….………….…..…….. Dorothy and Chorus
“Munchkinland” ……………………………..... Sorceress and Munchkins
“Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead” ……………………………... Munchkins
“If I Only Had a Brain” …………………………………..……... Scarecrow
“If I Only Had a Heart” …………………………….……………… Tin Man
“We're Off to See the Wizard” ……… Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man
“If I Only Had the Nerve” ……………………………….…. Cowardly Lion
“The Jitterbug” ……… Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion
Act II
“The Merry Old Land of Oz” ……………………………………. Company
“Evening Star” ………………………………………. Dorothy and Chorus
“Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead” (reprise) ……………………. Company
“We're Off to See the Wizard” (reprise) …………………..…… Company
“Over the Rainbow” (reprise) …………………………………... Company
Wizard of Oz – Cast
Aunt Em ……………………………………………………... Pat O’Rourke
Joe (farmhand) ……………………………………………... Tom Harrison
Uncle Henry ………………………………………………..... Mick Attwood
Dorothy ……………………………………………………….. Rosie Mellett
Munchkin Farmer …………………………………………….... Roger May
Munchkin Mayor ……………………………………………... Ellis Bradley
Sorceress of the North (Good Witch) …………………….... Janet Green
Wicked Witch of the West ………………………………….. Nikki Bradley
Scarecrow …………………………………………………... Tom Harrison
Tin Man …………………………………………………….. Matt Chapman
Lion …………………………………………………………. Keith Wiggans
Private ……………………………………………….. Rebecca Woodhead
Oz Lady ………………………………………………….. Heather Cousins
Lady Growlie ……………………………………………….. Angela Pontin
Gloria ……………………………………………….. Rachael Beckingham
Wizard of Oz ……………………………………………….... Mick Attwood
1st Witch …………………………………………………. Andrea Stubbins
2nd Witch ………………………………………………………. Carole Lilly
Tibia ………………………………………………………….. Alex Harrison
Munchkin Barrister ……………………………………………. Carole Lilly
Munchkin Coroner ………………………………………….. Mick Attwood
Toughs …………………………... Roger May, Bob Jones, Callum Hurst
Tots ………………………….…….... Rebecca Woodhead, Alex Harrison
Generals .…………………... Ellis Bradley, Alex Harrison, Callum Hurst,
Sue Tatnall, Bob Jones, Roger May, Wendy Smith,
Janet Green, Angela Pontin, Wendy Jones, Pat O'Rourke
Production Team
Director
Keith Wiggans
Musical Director
Shaun Dodimead
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Louise Hodson
David Freemantle
Lighting
Tony Lawther
Sound
Barrie Wells
Wardrobe
Sue Tatnall and Heather Cousins
Make-up
Christina Cleary-Morris, Victoria Birtley, Clare
Broome, Lizzie Jayne Harden, Faye Louise
Osmond, Heather Newnham, Carolyn Cairns
Stage Crew
Rachael Birch, Christina Freemantle, Karen
Newton, Alice Perkins, Andy Rose
Front of House Manager
Debbie Blunn
Matrons
Linda Scallan, Zoe Brogan, Koryn Hurst, Susie
Mellett, Julie Jones and Lisa Steel
Scenery
Alick Leech/Scenery Solutions
Publicity
Ron O’Rourke, Christina Freemantle
Rehearsal Pianists
Lucinda Pillow, Mark Ponsford, Matt Lemon,
Ruth Powell, Richard Stannard, Ruth Powell
Programme
Richard Chamberlain
Point Liason
Pat O’Rourke
Orchestra
Violin ……………………………………………………………. Emma Watson
Viola …………………………………………………………….. Adam Galuzka
Cello ………………………………………………………... Rodney McDonald
Flute ………………………………………………………………… Gina Bryant
Oboe ………………………………………………………………….. Lucy Jurd
Clarinets …………………… Nick Kimber, Anne Croudass, Hannah Kimber
Bassoon ………………………………………………………… Carolyn Cairns
Trumpet …………………………………………………………… Peter Fraser
French Horn …..……………………………………….... Catherine Newnham
Trombone …………………………………………………………… Tim Clarke
Bass …………………………………………………………….. Perry Seymour
Percussion …………………………………………………. Marc Whittingham
Keith Wiggans – Director/Cowardly Lion
Keith is a long standing member of EOMS who
joined us for Showboat in 1978 and who has
appeared on stage, taken the Director's role,
designed scenery and worked with the stage crew,
all of which he says have given him a real buzz. His
most recent appearance with EOMS was in our
concert and before that he was Old Adam in
Ruddigore.
Keith loves comedy parts, having grown out of
Romantic Leads many years ago, and so finds the Lion extremely
satisfying, even if the costume is a little on the warm side! Keith took the
same role in our previous production of the Wizard of Oz but promises it
will not be a straight repeat of characterisation especially as his last Lion's
voice gave him a sore throat!
Shaun Dodimead – Musical Director
Shaun has come full circle since his first
appearance with EOMS in the title role for Orpheus
in the Underworld, a performance memorable for
his enthusiastic but mercifully tacet violin playing.
Since then he has performed with societies all over
the area, but returned to EOMS to win the Daily
Echo Curtain Call Award for Best Performance in
an Opera for his portrayal of Robin Oakapple in our
production of Ruddigore. Somehow last year he
also found time to become a father.
Now he is back in the underworld of the orchestra pit taking on a new
challenge as Musical Director.
Louise Hodson – Choreographer
Louise has been dancing for a very long time, dance
music and the theatre have always been a part of her
life. Louise has choreographed for many local
societies as well as being resident choreographer for
Footlights Youth Theatre for 10 years. Louise has
worked with EOMS before for Merry Widow in 2007.
She has loved working with the EOMS team again
and wishes the cast all the best for a great show week.
Rosie Mellett – Dorothy
Rosie is 14 years old and a student at Cantell school.
She is thrilled to be working with EOMS again after "I
Love Musicals". She is also a member of Footlights
Youth Theatre and her past parts include Annie in
"Annie" and Louisa in "The Sound of Music".
In her free time she enjoys playing the guitar and
piano as well as singing and composing. She has
loved every minute of working with the EOMS team
and is delighted to be a part of another amazing show.
Tom Harrison - Scarecrow
Tom is a newer member of EMOS having joined
late for "I Love Musicals". He works as a hotel
food and beverage manager in Hook and has
always enjoyed performing. While studying
Creative and Performing Arts at the University of
Portsmouth he performed at the Kings Theatre
and New Theatre Royal in The Mikado as the
Mikado, Frank in Die Fledermaus, Tevye in
Fiddler, the Duke of Plaza Toro in The Gondoliers
and as Judd Fry and Will Parker in Oklahoma - in separate shows!
He feels very welcomed by all at EOMS and looks forward to staying with
the society. He hopes not to prat fall too hard and land in the orchestra pit!
Matt Chapman – Tin Man
Despite only joining in 2010, this will be Matt’s
ninth EOMS show to date. Since joining the society
he has enjoyed the range of roles he has been
asked to perform including a gondolier, a stage
manager, a rich gentleman, an ancestral painting
and a poor student (not much acting was required
for the last one).
Matt has greatly enjoyed this show and the
opportunity to perform alongside such a talented
group of singers and actors. He hopes you enjoy the show and for once he
is hoping to be told that his performance was very stiff!
Janet Green – Sorceress of the North
Janet sings as a soprano soloist with local choral
societies, performs classical vocal recitals and
enjoys teaching others to sing. She first sang in
public at the age of three and has been stage
struck ever since, but, being the fourth generation
of her family to perform on stage, this is hardly
surprising. She has loved all the fifty plus principal
parts she has played, from her first role aged
eleven as Nellie (Annie Get Your Gun) to her
favourite, Violetta (La Traviata) and is having great
fun in her first visit to the land of Oz.
Nikki Bradley - Wicked Witch of the West
Nikki joined EOMS in 2012 after a twenty year
break from performing. Previously a member of a
number of societies in Bristol she has enjoyed
playing a variety of supporting and principal roles.
Her favourites being Bonnie in Anything Goes, Miss
Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and
the Bakers Wife in Into The Woods.
Since joining EOMS she has appeared in Musical
Odyssey, Fiddler on the Roof, Ruddigore and I
Love Musicals. She is now looking forward to having the opportunity to be
"wicked" in The Wizard of Oz!
Mick Attwood - Wizard
Mick is looking forward to returning to Oz after a
number of years’ absence. He hopes the good
people of Oz remember him fondly and that his
new atomic rocket ship works! Pleased not to
playing a ghost again, Mick enjoys performing
with EOMS and has played a variety of principal
roles over the years, his favourite still the crafty
cockney Alfred Doolittle.
He also performs regularly in cabarets with
Encore, a small group formed from The Southern International Minstrels,
Now retired from teaching, Mick enjoys home-life and hopes at last to
learn to play the piano, something he has wanted to do since leaving
school.
Rachael Beckingham - Gloria
This is Rachael’s second show with EOMS since
returning home from studying psychology at the
University of Bristol. She has previously performed
with the junior section in shows such as Me and My
Girl and The Boyfriend. Whilst at university, she
also performed in productions of Anything Goes
and Spring Awakening.
When Rachael is not performing onstage or singing
with a local choir, she can be found pursuing one of
her favourite hobbies. Rachael is a keen violinist and has played in various
orchestras and venues all around the country, including the Royal Albert
Hall and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was the leader of the Bristol
Symphonia and currently performs with the Winchester Symphony
Orchestra. She is very much looking forward to being part of this
production.
EOMS would like to thank….

The staff and technical crew at The Point for their help in bringing
this production to you.

Gluelines and Aquaid for providing the cast with parking facilities
during show week.

All EOMS members, supporters and friends who have helped with
this production.
Eastleigh Operatic and Musical Society - past shows
2014 I Love Musicals
2014 Ruddigore
2013 Scrooge
2013 Fiddler on the Roof
2012 A Musical Odyssey
2012 The Mikado
2011 The Gondoliers
2011 Kiss Me, Kate
2010 Patience
2010 My Fair Lady
2009 The Pirates of Penzance
2009 The Music Man
2008 HMS Pinafore
2008 Oliver!
2007 Merry Widow
2007 Oklahoma!
2006 Iolanthe
2006 Annie
2005 The Yeomen of the Guard
2005 Hello Dolly
2004 Jack and the Beanstalk
2004 Anything Goes
2003 The Mikado
2003 Half a Sixpence
2002 Orpheus in the Underworld
2002 Me and My Girl
2001 Die Fledermaus
2001 Calamity Jane
2000 The Pirates of Penzance
2000 My Fair Lady
1999 The Wizard of Oz
1999 The Gondoliers
1998 Fiddler on the Roof
1998 Trial by Jury/HMS Pinafore
1997 The King and I
1997 Bellas
1996 The Gipsy Princess
1995 Brigadoon
1994 Oklahoma!
1993 Kismet
1992 The Merry Widow
1991 Iolanthe
1990 The New Moon
1989 The Gipsy Baron
1988 Carousel
1987 Pirates of Penzance
1986 Bless the Bride
1985 The Gondoliers
1984 The Desert Song
1983 The Gipsy Princess
1982 Viva Mexico
1981 The White Horse Inn
1980 Fiddler on the Roof
1979 The Arcadians
1978 Showboat
1977 Song of Norway
1976 South Pacific
1975 Carousel
1974 Summer Song
1973 Bitter Sweet
1972 Kismet
1971 Brigadoon
1970 The Gipsy Princess
1969 Desert Song
1968 Vagabond King
1967 Valley of Song
1966 Belle of New York
1965 The White Horse Inn
1964 Waltz Time
1963 The Rebel Maid
1962 Iolanthe
1961 The Geisha
1960 Goodnight Vienna
1959 The Quaker Girl
1958 Trial by Jury/The Sorcerer
1957 The Pirates of Penzance
1956 The Gondoliers
1955 Iolanthe
1954 The Yeoman of the Guard
1953 H.M.S Pinafore
1952 Les Cloches de Corneville
1951 The Mikado
1950 The Gondoliers
1949 Ruddigore
1948 The Pirates of Penzance
1947 H.M.S Pinafore
1946 Iolanthe
1939 The Gondoliers
1938 The Pirates of Penzance
1937 The Mikado