Oz Monologues, The

One-Acts 45

By: Darby Wills Chism
Cast: 3 M, 4 F, 5 flexible
Performance Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes, 41 pgs.

COMEDY. This hilarious behind-the-scenes look at “The Wizard of Oz” reveals what really happened when Dorothy landed in Oz, what became of the other characters after Dorothy left, and the secret behind the “magical” ruby slippers. Dorothy divulges that she really landed in Oz, New Mexico, where a “prom queen” forced her to wear a hideous pair of red designer shoes that were too small. The Lion describes his battle with an addiction to McMunchkin Meals and how he changed his diet to include only natural, organic foods. Since getting a brain, the Scarecrow relates his ongoing problems with anxiety and insomnia. And the Tin Man details his rise to fame as a reality TV star and his latest book, “My Ordeal with Dorothy.” Easy to stage, this series of skits and monologues will delight audiences of all ages.

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Darby Wills Chism teaches art and drama at the Kennesaw Community Center and has worked as a preschool teacher, an art-enrichment instructor, and an art specialist. Ms. Chism lives in her hometown of Marietta, GA, with her husband, David, and their children, Rebecca and Wyatt.