We're Off to See: The Wizard

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: Andy O'Brien

Grade, School: senior, Grayslake Central

Role: The Wizard

1. What's the best thing about playing the Wizard?

• The Wizard is definitely a unique character for me. I've never played a character who is so big but so sincere.

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

• My favorite song is probably "The Merry Old Land of Oz" because it's so happy.

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

• Our production is not just a normal production of "The Wizard of Oz." We're doing a lot of unique things that aren't part of the movie. People will see a unique twist, so it's cool. We use crystals with the sets, and we have flying people. There are a lot of interesting things we do with the set.

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