Maddie ('23): "I love how kind Dorothy is, like even though she needs to get back to Kansas she still puts the trio's happiness over hers. She was so happy for them when they got their gifts, and kind of accepted her fate when she realized there may be nothing in the basket for her! Dorothy is definitely very different from me, she was so patient with her journey. I definitely would’ve been yelling if I couldn’t go back to Kansas!"

Sophia ('22): "I loved that Dorothy was a heroine that had overcome obstacles she did not even know were possible! She is imaginative and strong-willed, which I love. I think my character is similar to me because we both are independent, confident and creative! I think that we both have challenges, but never lose hope, and know how to reach a light at the end of the tunnel!"

Jordan ('24): "I love how the Scarecrow just has so much love in his heart and is willing to put himself at risk for the safety of others, me and him are alike in that way. We both may underestimate ourselves as well, but we will always be there for the people we love!"

Eddie ('23): "I love the Tinman’s ability to be empathetic and comforting, even though he doubts himself so much. I feel like it’s really important for people to see that just because someone is kind, doesn’t mean they don’t doubt themselves! I’d say the Tinman and I are pretty similar because we both try to help our friends, and we’re both made of tin. I, however, rust up far less than he does, so there is that key difference!"

Armando ('22): "I loved that he had true character development. He went from being so meek and scared to confident and having the ability to do anything. This character is very different from what you show on the outside but a lot like me on the inside. I was able to bring out what I never get to show and it felt great!"

Sophia ('23): "I love that she's evil and goes out of her way to make Dorothy's life miserable for a pair of shoes. I too would ruin someone's life for a pair of really pretty shoes, but I do really love and connect to the ambition of the wicked witch and her determination. She is willing to kill for something she wants and even though that's crazy, it's really cool."

Naila ('23): "I had so much fun playing the role. My favorite thing to do was the cackle for sure. The Wicked Witch and I are polar opposites to how I act in real life, that’s why it was so much fun!"

Grace ('22): "What I loved about my character is that I got to play a mother figure to the little munchkins. I also loved how different Auntie Em was from Glinda. I got to be mean in one scene and nice in the next scene. I also discovered that Glinda and I are very alike. We both have bubbly personalities and we are both very compassionate towards children. Playing her was one of the best experiences in my time at North Rockland."