L. Frank Baum’s beloved story of a young girl’s adventure in a magical land has been entertaining audiences for over a century. MGM’s blockbuster 1939 film adaptation, featuring the timeless songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, along with the brilliant instrumental music of Herbert Stothart, elevated the popular novel to even greater heights. This stage adaptation, featuring the characters and celebrated songs from the film, brings the wondrous Land of Oz to life in a jubilant theatrical experience.

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Established in 1916, Hillcrest Academy serves local, domestic and international students. Hillcrest is a classical Christian education school for Preschool-12th Grade and offers resident housing for 10-12th grade students. Our program strives to build a Christian foundation through learning and growing as believers in Christ.

Our school programs integrate the Bible into every discipline, academic and extra-curricular. This means students learn to live life with Jesus, being challenged to engage every aspect from a Biblical foundation.

The classical Christian method inspires learning by utilizing the trivium’s three phases of learning (Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric) where students are uniquely trained at their stage of development. Classical education seeks to engage the students minds and train them to think for themselves. Our teachers inspire students to investigate, contemplate, debate and pursue knowledge, encouraging our students to have a lifelong love of learning.