From Wednesday, May 4 2005 - 8:00pm To Sunday, May 15 2005 - 10:00pm Each week
Through a special cooperative arrangement, El Dorado High School's Studio 81 of Placerville presents "The Wiz" at the Oak Ridge High School Theater in El Dorado Hills. With a cast of over 60 of El Dorado High School's most talented and spunky actors and actresses & musicians, Studio 81 brings a whole new jive to the Rock & Roll version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Matinees at 2:00 p.m. on May 8, 14, and 15; all other dates are evening performances at 8:00 p.m. All performances will be held at Oakridge High School. Doors open one half hour before curtain. Adults - $10.00; Students & children $8.00. Tickets available at The Bookery, Dancewear Etc, Folsom & at Curves in Placerville, Cameron Park and both EDH locations cjcalifornia@yahoo.com For more information contact: Carrie Christensen (530) 622-1177
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