Welcome to the Land of Oz

I am very excited to announce that our theme for this year's Recognition Day (March 12, 2008) is Kids Premiere. The SPB will be doing a number from the all time movie classic "The Wizard of Oz." This 1939 film was directed by Victor Fleming.


"The Wizard of Oz" is based on a book written in the 1900s by L. Frank Baum. The film's signature song, " Somewhere Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland has been voted as one of the greatest songs of all time.

Here is a short synopsis (taken from Wikipedia):

The film follows Kansas girl Dorothy Gale who lives on her aunt and uncle's depression-era farm while dreaming of a better place. After a destructive tornado hits the farm, Dorothy and her dog Toto are magically transported to the Land of Oz. Dorothy is instructed by the Good Witch of the North to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, to meet the Wizard of Oz who may know how to return her to Kansas. During her journey she meets a Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, who aid her in her journey to the Emerald City hoping to receive what they each lack themselves (a brain, a heart and courage, respectively).

I strongly suggest that you watch the movie with your child. :)
More details and suggested costumes to follow!