April 9, 2026 By The Company Theatre (Photo Credit Zoe Bradford)
The Company Theatre in Norwell is taking audiences to Oz this spring with its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, running April 17-26. Presented by the A.C.T. Youth Productions, this classic tale will delight audiences with flying monkeys, ruby slippers, and wickedly thrilling effects.
When a tornado whisks Dorothy and her dog Toto to the Merry Old Land of Oz, they find a yellow brick road that takes them on a journey to meet new friends, foes, and plenty of adventure as they try to find their way back home to Kansas. Whether you are new to this story or a lifelong fan, this live recreation of the beloved MGM film promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Several Cohasset and Hingham actors are in the production:
- Sophie Davis, Cohasset, Ozian
- Sophia Kloster, Cohasset, Ozian
- Emma Goulding, Hingham, Ozian
- Willa Goulding, Hingham, Munchkin Soldier
- John Heffernan, Hingham, Uncle Henry/Tree/Winkie
- Audrey Jones, Hingham, Ozian
The Company Theatre is offering an Oz VIP experience for guests that includes interactive seating in the first two rows of the audience, a photo opportunity onstage with cast members, backstage and special effects tours, and a Wizard of Oz keepsake.
“The Wizard of Oz is a story that has truly stood the test of time, and it continues to spark imagination and wonder just as powerfully today as it did when audiences first experienced it,” said director Zoe Bradford, Hingham resident. “That sense of nostalgia and magic is what has inspired so many modern retellings, including Wicked, and we’re excited to bring our own vibrant interpretation of this beloved classic to a new generation.”
A.C.T. Youth Productions is part of the Academy of the Company Theatre (A.C.T.), an educational performing arts program founded in 1987 that places live music at the center of its training. Students receive instruction in acting, voice and dance while performing in full-length musicals accompanied by professional live music, an experience typically reserved for adult professional productions.
Each year, A.C.T. produces youth and teen theatrical and musical productions, all performed with grand sets, elaborate costumes and live music, reinforcing the program’s commitment to professional-level theater. A.C.T. is the educational arm of The Company Theatre, a regional professional theater known for its dedication to live performance and immersive theatrical experiences. In addition to productions, A.C.T. offers year-round classes and workshops for children, teens and adults taught by established theater artists who focus on strong technique, creativity and confidence.
Sophie Ames, who plays Dorothy, says the show is sure to captivate audiences. “The cast has really captured the characters, and the show is so colorful and bright,” says Ames. “Children will really enjoy getting to see these characters grow and go on this important journey.”
Performances of The Wizard of Oz run:
- Friday, April 17
- Saturday, April 18
- Sunday, April 19
- Wednesday, April 22
- Friday, April 24
- Saturday, April 25
- Sunday, April 26
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35067/production/1255488
To learn more, visit www.companytheatre.com