Return to Oz

Marina and I were excited to attend a local production of The Wizard of Oz. Marina surprised me by decided to wear the Dorothy costume my mother made for me when I was a teenager. She brought a stuffed dog along with her that she affectionately called Toto.

The outside of the theater was elaborately decorated for the show. Marina enjoyed posing in front of the many displays. She wanted to find our seats early, but then was impatient for the show to begin. She looked through the program and saw that Toto was being played by a real dog. She was excited by that.

Once the show began, Marina was completely captivated. She loved watching the dog on stage and was startled each time the witch made an entrance. We both enjoyed the performances - especially the Cowardly Lion who was very funny.

After the performance was over, Marina said she wanted to meet the cast. I wasn't sure that would be a possibility but as we walked through the lobby we saw most of the cast mingling with the crowd. So, naturally, we joined in.

Marina got a chance to meet and have her picture taken with many of the main characters but the one she got most excited about was the dog playing Toto. She loved getting a chance to pet her!

After we made our rounds, we headed home. It was a late night, but a fun one!