CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
(organized in order of appearance)
Dorothy
At 13 or 14 years old, Dorothy lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle
Henry in Kansas. She often finds herself daydreaming and
neglecting her chores. She doesn’t want more responsibility around
Aunt Em’s house, and this causes friction in their relationship. When
Dorothy arrives in Oz she is fearful of her new surroundings, curious
about the different creatures that inhabit Oz. More than anything,
though, she wants to go home. Her kind, helpful, and optimistic
personality allows her to meet new friends along her journey and
enables her to help them seek what they want from The Wiz.
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Dorothy’s dog
Aunt Em
Dorothy’s beloved aunt. Aunt Em wishes her Dorothy would take
more responsibility around the house.
Uncle Henry
Dorothy’s Uncle, married to Aunt Em.
Tornado
The natural disaster that blows Dorothy into Oz and kills Evamene,
The Wicked Witch of the East.
Costume rendering for Dorothy by Designer Kara Harmon.
