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THE WIZARD OF
ODD
a FRANKLIN PLAYERS production
WHAT THE DIRECTOR SAYS:
There’s something magical about a pantomime. For many of us it is the fiery taste
of live theatre where actors and audience
alike experience an array of colour just
like the magical rainbow in the Wizard of
Oz. Or is that ‘Odd’?
It is as vivid as the dream-like world of
a child where the many characters and
songs entertain young and old alike.
Amateur dramatics are quite something
to watch when the hustle and bustle of
people’s busy lives come to a halt to
create magic for the community. Created
purely out of selfless dedication and
enthusiasm by its cast and crew, comes a
brand new laugh -a-minute pantomime
‘The Wizard of Odd’.
You are about to join our London based
girl Dorothy Gale as she’s blown away to
the land of Odd. And no, this is definitely not a spelling mistake and it most
certainly is a very very Odd show piece
as the land of Odd offers Dorothy and
audiences alike a less than conventional
journey to Emerald City. Joined by a
Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with
no heart and a cowardly lioness who
miauws more than she roars!
Will their wishes be granted by the great
and all powerful Wizard-ess of Odd or
will their plan be thwarted by the Wicked
Witch of the West, aka WWW. Produced
by the Franklin Players, this fun filled
show is bursting with song and dance for
all. In a adaptation of a play written by
Claire Demmer this pantomime is definite
great kick off to the New Year.
We hope you enjoy the show and want to
thank you... to the New Year. We hope
you enjoy the show and want to thank
you for your continued support of the
Franklin Players and the charities we aim
to support.
WHAT THE CAST SAYS:
“It is a great and exciting experience
to improve confidence and learn from
new people”.
Lerato Makhetha
“This group brings out the best in
me”. “I’m doing things I didn’t know
I could do”. Thank you!!
Dan Blignaut
“I love all the pats and attention from
everyone”.
Triffyn
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“An unbelievably amazing group to
work with. My best part is getting to
know all the new friends”.
Carri Lyons
“What an unexpected way to be
pushed out of my comfort zone, unlock my talent and potential with a
group of amazing people and a whole
lot of fun too...thank you”.
Juanita Meijsen
“A wonderful cast to work with”.
Kathy Clayton
DAME OF THE NORTH
DOROTHY
Duncan Lawrence
Juanita Meijsen
IN ORDER O
F APPEARAN
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AUNTIE EM
UNCLE HENRY/MAYOR
Kathy Clayton
Dan Blignaut
THE WIZARD OF ODD 3
CHARLIE/GATE GUARD
DANI
Ralph Roos
Palesa Makhetha
RANCE
IN
PEA
OF AP
ORDER
JANEY
WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST
Lerato Makhetha
Gabrielle Pritchard
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PANTOMIME TOTO
MUNCHKIN LAWYER
Nkopane Makhetha
Tao Blignaut
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CE
MUNCHKIN QUEEN
SCARECROW
Jaci Lockwood
Gareth Meijsen
THE WIZARD OF ODD 5
TIN MAN
LION
Devan Fleetwood
Carri Lyons
IN ORDER O
F APPEARAN
CE
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST
WIZ
Tracey von Bulow
Chelsea Lockwood
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TOTO
IN ORDER O
F APPEARAN
CE
Tryffin
“Being a part of this production has
been extremely fun and wonderfully
challenging. I have really pushed
myself far beyond what I ever imagined I could do. What a privilege
it has been to work with so many
incredible and talented humans”.
Chelsea Lockwood
“An unforgettable experience. Made
even better by all the magical people
who have been a part of it”.
Nkopane Makhetha
“It’s been grand putting on this
panto with such a great bunch of
people - not to mention being allowed
to regularly beat Uncle Henry with
an umbrella”!
Gabrielle Pritchard
“Such a wonderful experience doing
what I love most, with such an incredible and special bunch of people”.
Jaci Lockwood
“An amazing experience made even
better by the fact that the people involved are so good”.
Palesa Makhetha
“The best part was seeing everyone’s
personality shine through their characters and the amazing friends I’ve
made”!
Duncan Lawrence
“To have the privilage of doing the
thing I love the most with the people
I love the most is the most amazing
gift anyone could ask for”.
Gareth Meijsen
THE WIZARD OF ODD 7
“Being Filipino, it was a very remarkable experience to be part of the
Franklin family and a big thanks
for giving me a warm welcome. This
is my first production here in South
Africa and it was truly brilliant,
a big salute to our wonderful directors”!
Ralph Roos
“Doing what I love makes me happy,
but doing it with people who bring me
joy and love makes me happier and
thats what I have experienced in this
panto♡most fun I’ve had in a long
time”.
Tao Blignaut
“I have learnt so much in this production. I have talents that I didn’t know
I had. I am so thankful to be directed
and taught by such wonderful professionals as Wendy and Els. It is a
wonderful experience to be working
with a nice cast, seeing and appreciating everyones talents. I don’t want
it to end”.
Tracey von Bulow
“Being able to learn new things
about stage performance and grow
as an actor while doing it with people
who know how to have a great time
and always make you happy is an
absolute
THANK YOU
... privilege”!!
Devan
Fleetwood.
We would like to express
our thanks to the following individuals whom without this production really would have been ODD:
Set Building:
Props: Painting and
Backdrops: Sewing: Toto’s Gear: Lights: Sound: Stage Managers: Front of House: Printing of Posters/
Programmes: Poster Design: Programme Design
and Layout: 8 THE WIZARD OF ODD
Dan Blignaut, Tao Blignaut Tracey von Bulow,
Wendy Brehm and Els De Bundel
Els De Bundel, Wendy Brehm and Carri Lyons
Juanita Meijsen, Chelsea Lockwood, as well as
the entire cast of Odd
Murielle De Bundel
Kathy Clayton
Ferdinand Damon
Robert Cunningham
Els De Bundel and Wendy BrehmThe Cast for their
wonderful talents and the magic of their voices.
Taryn Brehm, Mark Paps and Kenyon MacMurray
Kenyon MacMurray
Andrew Mayes
Alex Hattingh