“The Wizard of Oz” – clip from Hawaii News Now taping
Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. [...]
Preview! “There’s No Place Like Broadway”
Please enjoy this preview video of selections from Act I of “There’s No Place Like Broadway” – An Ohana Arts Musical Revue coming up this Saturday, July 16. The kids have worked hard to prepare 22 selections from various musicals in addition to their “Wizard of Oz” repertoire. Feel free to share with others and [...]
Musical Revue!
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Ms. Laurie explains the purpose behind the Musical Revue that is being held at Mamiya Theater on Saturday, July 16. Following her interview is a sneak peak into two performances that will be held that evening. Please see the posted information on the home page for details. Hope to see you there!
Interviews
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From the set of “The Wizard of Oz,” we set up interviews with some of the cast members, to see what they thought of the “Jitterbugs.” The Jitterbugs are creatures sent by the Wicked Witch of the West to make Dorothy and her friends so exhausted that they could not fight against the flying monkeys [...]
“Merry Old Land of Oz” Week 3
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The primary focus of this week was Act 2, Scenes 1 through 6. In these scenes, Dorothy and her friends seek help from the Wizard because they each need something from him. Dorothy is searching for a way back home, Scarecrow is in dire need of a brain, Tinman longs for a heart, and Lion [...]
Parent Meeting June 15
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Over the past two weeks, we completed Act 1, which explains how Dorothy and her new friends began their journey to the Emerald City. This week we learned our new dances, songs, blocking (places on stage), and lines. On Thursday, June 16, we had our first parent meeting. There were a total of approximately 120 parents, guardians, and children. The video was [...]
Week 2: Freeze Dancing
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Freeze dancing is similar to musical chairs; once the music stops, everyone needs to freeze but if you move, you’re out!





