Defying Gravity... Experiencing "Wicked"
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/29/2022
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Open to ages 7-14
September 7-October 29, 2022 on Wednesdays 6PM-7:30PM
Performance Saturday, October 29 at 5PM at the OFC Creations Theatre Center
Instructor: Lizzi Lou; Tuition: $225
Dance through life with OFC Creations as we defy gravity exploring one of the most popular musicals of all time: Wicked! Students will learn songs, dances and acting challenges from the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.” Most importantly, the class will explore the storytelling techniques and the differences between Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and other spin offs.
The story of Wicked is told from the perspective of the witches of the Land of Oz; its plot begins before and continues after Dorothy Gale arrives in Oz from Kansas, and includes several references to the 1939 film and Baum's novel. Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (the Good Witch), who struggle through opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, reactions to the Wizard's corrupt government, and, ultimately, Elphaba's private fall from grace.
The class will conclude with a studio-based showcase for parents, featuring group songs, dances, and scenes from “Wicked,” and each student will have a solo piece. Students do not need to audition for the program.
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