Christopher Guzman

Young performers and celebrity guests step onto the stage of the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills

Bianca García

Invited Writer

Photos and video by Alfonso De Elías

“Ease On Down The Road”  is a musical adapted from the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” and was with great success at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The cast  also includes a troop of cute, extravagantly costumed local kids who trot onstage as Munchkins.Some students were from Celerity Charter Schools and Orion International Academy. The blend of old-fashioned, classic storytelling was amazing despite some children were a bit off by routine in some steps; especially portraying the Munchkins, wind dancers and poppy fields.

Celebrity guest Actress, Adriana Fonseca had a great performance even English is not her first language, she  broke-through performance.  Adriana portrayed an outgoing sexy witch named “Miss Numero Uno. “(Miss. Number one) and the crowed loved her performance.

Television Actor, Dorien Wilson played the powerful Wiz or as Mis numero uno called him “El Jefe.” In fact, Dorien has a well based background in theatre and his performance was outstanding.

This production experienced some opening night glitches, but on the whole, the show accomplishes what it sets out to achieve – it’s a thoroughly pleasant tribute to a film that has became a beloved, cultural icon.  You don’t mess with a classic in this context, you pass it on with love. Great performance by Caleigh Torrocha who played Dorothy. Another artist who dazzled the audience for her amazing vocals by recording was Peggi Blu. Definetely, this play for some pre-schoolers could be frightened and surprising for the quality of the actors.

Photos Cast:

– Caleigh Torrocha (Dorothy )
– Christopher Guzman
-Vickiyn Reynolds
– Peggi Blu
– Dorien Wilson –

-Adriana Fonseca