The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz (2007) was a puppetry production by Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). The production was based on the universe from the books for children by L. Frank Baum, in a theatrical adaption by Kenneth Dean. Music by Harold Arlen was used, as were lyrics by E. Y. Harbburg. The production was performed at Trikkestallen, Torshov.
Kenneth Dean directed it.
Suzanne Paalgard played the role of Dorothy.
Information
(Objekt ID 21559)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | February 2, 2007 |
| Produced by | Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) |
| Based on | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum |
| Audience | Children |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Puppetry, Performance for children, Theatre, Fairytale |
| Running period | February 2, 2007 |
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SOURCES:
Karen Høie's private archive, donated by Karen Høie, 12.02.2015, 02.05.2016
Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s repertoire database, donated by Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre), 11.09.2010
Contributors (16)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lyman Frank Baum | – Author |
| Kenneth Dean | – Dramatised by |
| Kenneth Dean | – Direction |
| Harold Arlen | – Music |
| Carle Lange | – Stage design |
| Kari Noreger | – Puppetry Design |
| Gaute Storaas | – Musical arrangement |
| Trond Sætre | – Lighting design |
| Mads Buer | – Actor (Malvin / Onkel Henry / En gomle / Blikkmannen Ståle) |
| Bjørn Moan | – Actor (Bamse / Tante Emma / En gomle / Fugleskremslet Smarte) |
| Suzanne Paalgard | – Actor (Sofie / Dot) |
| Rune Reksten | – Actor (Ole Jacob / Forteller / En gomle / Heksa Ha-ha-tjoogudbevaremeg vel / Portvakten / Trollmannen fra Oz) |
| Marianne Edvardsen | – Puppeteer (Margrete / Forteller / En gomle) |
| Stein Kiran | – Puppeteer (Ole Jacob / Forteller / En gomle / Heksa Ha-ha-tjoogudbevaremeg vel / Portvakten / Trollmannen fra Oz) |
| Knut Wiulsrød | – Puppeteer (Carl / Berten Gomle / Løven Leo) |
| Kari Noreger | – Puppet maker |
Performance dates
| May 9, 2007 – Oslo Nye Trikkestallen, Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) (Fri Figur) | New opening |
| February 2, 2007 – Oslo Nye Trikkestallen, Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) | Opening night |
Festivals (1)
| Fri Figur | May 9, 2007 |