Ark Theatre at the Hayworth (Los Angeles, CA)
Say Goodbye, Toto is a fanciful re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz told from the point of view of Dorothy's dog, Toto. Amy Heidish's whimsical play, making its world premiere at Ark Theatre, finds Toto tangling with cats, witches, wizards and Munchkins and battling with the Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man for Dorothy's affections.
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I'm a Wizard of Oz fanatic, and this play was just superb. The actors were all well cast, not a bad one in the bunch. Especially liked the Munchkins, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion. The story is told from Toto's perspective, and there are many surprises. The scenic design was amazing, so much was able to be done in a small area. I loved it so much I not only recommended it to family, friends and co-workers (they know my love of Wiz of Oz), but I have already arranged to see it again. This is definitely a must see, laughs are abundant and you won't go home disappointed!!
Very lively, funny, clever & entertaining show performed with much enthusiasm by a top-notch cast. Good for both adults and kids alike!
Fabulous original production with terrific acting all around.
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Formerly a movie theater and dance studio, The Hayworth has been transformed into Los Angeles’ hottest and most vibrant theatre and performing arts center. This two story stucco - over brick structure houses a 99 seat theatre, 42 seat theatre, 49 seat theatre, dressing room, green room and a 1500 sq ft ballroom perfect for auditions, rehearsals, classes, parties and special events.
The Hayworth
Website: http://arktheatre.org/toto.html
World Premiere
By Amy Heidish
Directed by Jamie Virostko
The Ark Theatre Company at the Hayworth and Playwrights 6 each continue the celebration of their 10th Anniversary season with a joint production of Amy Heidish's new full-length play, Say Goodbye, Toto. A fanciful re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz as told from Toto's point of view, Say Goodbye, Toto whisks us away to an alternate world where Dorothy Gale's faithful dog battles the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion for her affections. While tangling with cats, witches, wizards, and Munchkins, Toto learns about the true meaning of love in Heidish's whimsical world premiere.
Say Goodbye, Toto marks the second collaboration between The Ark Theatre Company and Playwright's 6 following the 2005 hit, The Big Ever After, also written by Heidish. The production was hailed by audiences and critics alike, garnering "Pick of The Week" from LA Weekly and Goldstar's "Roar Of The Crowd" award.
Playwrights 6 is an elite playwright-managed theater company whose productions have earned several L.A. Weekly Award nominations and Backstage West Garland Award honorary mentions. Playwrights 6 productions have also made several "Critics Top 10" lists and garnered numerous "Critic's Picks." Recently, the company was featured in articles in The Dramatist, American Theatre and L.A. Stage magazines.
The cast for Say Goodbye, Toto includes Tracy Eliott, Jake Elsas, Mike Fallon, Grant Mahnken, Margaret McCarley, Anna Quirino Miranda, Jordana Oberman, Joseph Porter, Andres Ramacho and Renee Scott.
The Ark Theatre Company, led by former Royal Shakespeare Company member Paul Wagar, is an ensemble of theatre professionals dedicated to the creation of outstanding theatre -- theatre with emotional weight, intelligence and passion. The company specializes in classical theatre, as well as contemporary plays that reflect the depth and interplay of language in classical works.
