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That inspired me to portray my characters as close to the original movie as possible, as a tribute.”īoth Leffingwell and Duggleby, who is also Civic’s Education Director, are thrilled to be back on stage in front of live audiences, even if it’s not in the beautiful historic downtown theater. She also plays the part she lovingly refers to as ““Our characters were on the red carpet next to notable munchkins and family members of the original cast.
Truth be told, I loved being the villain – who doesn’t?!” I always played the witch because I could do the laugh and the voice. “My friends and I in the mid ‘70s started reenacting the iconic musical that was broadcasted once a year on network television,” she recalled.
The first time she donned the green makeup and pointy hat there was in 2015.īut her connection to the witch goes way back. This is her second time getting witchy with Civic. The Wicked Witch of the West, to be specific. “The audience will be equipped with various tools to help them become part of the show by holding up elements for our scenery, getting up close and personal with the witch – unless you used lots of witch repellent – and even participating in an audience sing along.”Ĭivic veteran Amy Leffingwell is the witch. “I like the challenge of taking a well-known story and finding ways to surprise the audience,” she said before letting us in on just a few of her plans. This is a “Wizard of Oz” production like none other, according to director Bridget Duggleby. The family fun – which will include food trucks, a hot air balloon and a book giveaway – will begin each evening at 7.pm Muncie, IN-Follow the Yellow Brick Road – or Walnut Street – to Muncie Civic Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz June 17-20 at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie.
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