Illusion Theater is closing out their 50th anniversary season with the most delightful show,
Minnesota treasure Kevin Kling's Scarecrow on Fire. It's a sequel of sorts to
The Wizard of Oz, presented as a radio play and featuring live music and archival footage from the 1925 silent film version of
The Wizard of Oz (I know, I didn't know that existed either!). Kevin originally wrote this piece for Minnesota Public Ratio, recorded in front of a live audience and broadcast on the airwaves. They've maintained the radio play style for this production, and reunited the original team - actors Simone Perrin, Stephen Yoakam, and Dan Chouinard (who also plays piano and accordion), and musicians Michelle Kinney (cello) and the House of Mercy Band. The mix of all of these artists, with the source material that is so beloved to so many of us, creates something so unique and special. It's funny and silly and charming, but also really heart-warming and even a little profound. It may just bring tears to your eyes as it highlights the beauty and frailty of life. The bad news is it's a short run, with only six performances remaining, two of which are sold out.
So act fast to catch this special event!
