We're Off to See: The 'Munchkin Manager'

Editor's Note: Grayslake Central and North High Schools will present "The Wizard of Oz" March 14-17 in the Grayslake Central Theatre. The production will feature more than 120 students from both high schools, along with 30 first- through sixth-graders from local elementary schools. Over the next several days, we'll be featuring Q & A profiles with various cast and crew members. Enjoy! Tickets for the play can be purchased at http://d127.ticketleap.com/oz.

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Name: Mustafa Andwar

Grade, School: junior, Grayslake North

Role: Child Manager

1. What's the best thing about being the child manager, aka "Munchkin Manager"?

• There are 31 kids that are in the show currently, ages 6-12. There are 10 boys and 21 girls. I didn't do theater as a kid, so I can at least give the experience to these kids. This is the first musical I've ever done.

2. What is your favorite song from "The Wizard of Oz"?

• I would probably have to say it's "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead." It was the first time I got to see the munchkins sing. It's just a rewarding experience to see the kids get better every day.

3. Why should people come out to see this performance?

• It's a classic. This is probably the most technically-based show we've ever done. It's just going to be a hit. For the next year, it's all people are going to be talking about.

Check out our interviews with the Wicked Witch of the West, Assistant Stage Manager Maria Requena and the Wizard!