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8 // COASTWEEKEND.COM NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE ‘The Wizard of Oz’ opens Nov. 16 at the Coaster Theatre By JONATHAN WILLIAMS FOR COAST WEEKEND A ctors as young as 5 years old to teens and adults make a “u” shape singing and bobbing as they welcome Dorothy to Munchkinland. The actors’ energy and movement make you feel like you, too, are about to walk the Yellow Brick Road. And that’s exactly what director Patrick Lathrop hopes audiences see from his 27-person production of the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” opening Friday, Nov. 16, at the Coaster Theatre Playhouse in Cannon Beach. Lathrop wants to stay true to the film and hopes audiences see the community values of family, love and friendship in the show. “What I want to establish with the production is what the movie gives you, which is that beautiful opening state- ment at the beginning — how the film is not for just the young, but the young at heart,” Lathrop said. The production is also a family affair. Coaster regular Emily Dante, who plays Dorothy, is joined by her five chil- dren. Three play Munchkins, one is a tree and another a Winkie. Seth Goldstein, who plays Uncle Henry and a guard, is in the show with his daughter, Luthian, 5, who plays a Munchkin and mini guard. Actors with the Coaster Theatre production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ during rehearsal. COLIN MURPHEY PHOTO IF YOU GO “THE WIZARD OF OZ” When: Performances Friday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Dec. 23: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Satur- days; 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9, 16 and 23. Where: Coaster Theatre Play- house, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Who: Directed by Patrick Lath- rop. Starring Emily Dante, Ellen Jensen, Seth Goldstein, Allison Johnson, David Sweeney, Kath- erine Lacaze, Sue Neuer, Ben Faubion and Debbie Nelson. Tickets: $20 or $25, call 503-436- 1242 or log on to coastertheatre. com/box-office. Box office is open 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; performance days, 1 p.m. to curtain time.
