Laura Welch Bush Elementary student Cameron Redwine is performing at Zilker Theater Production’s “Wizard of Oz”.

By LYNETTE HAALAND
Four Points News

Cameron Redwine, a Laura Welch Bush Elementary rising 5th grader, is performing in this year’s Zilker Theater Production of “Wizard of Oz” during the six-week run through Aug. 12.

“My favorite part of being in the production is meeting all the new people, learning all the songs and dances,” said Redwine, 11, who has performed in many local shows with his training at TexARTS. “I have always loved wizard of oz and was so excited to be cast in it.”

Redwine is a member of the Zilker youth ensemble as a Munchkin, flying monkey and an Ozzian this summer. The cast started practicing Memorial Day weekend and practiced five to seven nights a week for about six weeks before opening on July 7.

“(We) are confident that the rainbows, twisters, and yellow brick road will thrill and amaze 45,000 Hillside audience members of all ages,” said Kate Hix, executive director of Zilker Theater.

“Wizard of Oz” is the 59th  Zilker summer musical and one of the most ambitious shows ever mounted on the Zilker Hillside. The musical is based on the book by L. Frank Baum published in 1900.

“Wizard of Oz” is the 59th Zilker summer musical. It runs through Aug. 12 on Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:15 p.m. in Zilker Park.

Every Saturday at 7 p.m. children of all ages are welcome to come on stage for “Munchkin Madness” to meet cast members and learn a dance from the show.

“The Wizard of Oz” runs through Aug. 12 on Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:15 p.m. at 2206 William Barton Dr, Austin, 78704 at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, an outdoor venue across from Barton Springs Pool. Arriving as early as 6 p.m. is suggested to get good seats on the grass. The show is free but donations are encouraged.

For more information, please visit www.zilker.org.