The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz (1986) was a musical theatre production by Piratteatret in collaboration with Teaterselskapet Saker og Slips. The production was performed using the Norwegian title Den fantasifullmystirare veien til Oz (a literal translation of which would be something along the line of The imagination-rich mysterious way to Oz, but with a made up compressed adjective) was based on stories by Lyman Frank Baum, in a theatrical adaption by Sessa Sidselrud and Tove Hauge and with music by Tor Halmrast. The production had its premiere at the main stage of Black Box Teater, in its facilities at Aker Brygge.
Sessa Sidselrud directed it.
Mette Hauge played the role of Dorothy, called Dorothea.
Information
(Objekt ID 51110)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | December 13, 1986 |
| Produced by | , |
| Based on | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum |
| Audience | Children |
| Number of events | 16 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Performance for children, Musical theatre |
| Running period | December 13, 1986 — December 30, 1986 |
SOURCES:
Buresund, Inger and Anne-Britt Gran (1996): Frie grupper og Black Box Teater. 1970-1995 (literally: Independent companies and Black Box Teater. 1970-1995), adNotam Gyldendal, Oslo
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 30.10.2015.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lyman Frank Baum | – Author |
| Tove Hauge | – Dramatised by |
| Sessa Sidselrud de Seves | – Dramatised by |
| Sessa Sidselrud de Seves | – Direction |
| Tove Hauge | – Choreography |
| Gaute Storaas | – Musical direction (Bass) |
| Tor Halmrast | – Music |
| Rocco Petruzzi | – Stage design |
| William Jensen | – Costume design |
| Erling Solland | – Special effects |
| Petter Steen | – Sound |
| Halvor Schjelderup | – Lighting design |
| Ivar Nicolay Bakke | – Actor (Roboten Robben) |
| Kathrine Bergan | – Actor (MoOz) |
| Jon Berle | – Actor (Trollmannen) |
| Benny Eriksson | – Actor (BoOz) |
| Espen Hana | – Actor (Løven Lie) |
| Veslemøy Haslund | – Actor (Godsnillebestheksen - alternerte med Sossen Krohg) |
| Nadia Hasnaoui | – Actor (NoOz) |
| Tove Hauge | – Actor (Fugleskremselet Flemming - alternerte med Kari Laila Thorsen) |
| Mette Hauge | – Actor (Dorothea) |
| Jorunn Helgesen | – Actor (Tante Emma) |
| Sossen Krohg | – Actor (Godsnillebestheksen - alternerte med Veslemøy Haslund) |
| Kari-Laila Thorsen | – Actor (Fugleskremselet Flemming) |
| Trond Winterkjær | – Actor (ToOz) |
| Else-Gro Waallann | – Actor (Ondslemmeversteheks (Sleska)) |
| Haakon Aars | – Actor (Onkel Henrik) |
| Morten Halle | – Musician (Saksofon, fløyte og synth) |
| Ole Hamre | – Musician (Slagverk) |
| Vigleik Storaas | – Musician (Piano og klaviaturer) |
| Johan Johansson | – Mask design |
| Johan Johansson | – Wigs |
| Asbjørn P. Olsen | – Lighting technician |
| December 30, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 29, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 28, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 27, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 22, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 21, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 20, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 19, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 18, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 17, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 16, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 15, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 14, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| December 13, 1986 – Store scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Worldwide premiere |
Writer and date unknown, Morgenbladet [Oslo]:
"Family musical in modern clothing, based on the classic The Wizard of Oz. [...] Saturday's opening at Black Box [...] must be Norwegian independent performing arts' greatest effort ever: A family musical that is almost good enough."
Writer and date unknown, Aftenposten [Oslo]:
"Oz has become a Cats for the children, with witty lyrics and irresistible witches and animals."