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Kids destroy witch, save Dorothy during Wizard of Oz show at UW-M

Jerri Burkart portrays the Wicked Witch of the West during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jerri Burkart portrays the Wicked Witch of the West during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Taylor Chang sits as The Wizard among cast members performing a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Taylor Chang sits as The Wizard among cast members performing a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Rick Oswald applies makeup to his face as he prepares prepares for his role as the Scarecrow in a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Rick Oswald applies makeup to his face as he prepares prepares for his role as the Scarecrow in a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jerri Burkart, left, laughs with Suzie Schrank backstage before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jerri Burkart, left, laughs with Suzie Schrank backstage before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Alexis Tisler, center, and Olivia Brunner, right, let out a loud roar directed toward the stage during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Alexis Tisler, center, and Olivia Brunner, right, let out a loud roar directed toward the stage during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members prepare backstage for a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. From left are: Tina Prigge as Dorothy, Jerri Burkart as The Wicked Witch of the West, Chuck Allger as the Tinman, Rick Oswald as Scarecrow, Teak Prigge as King of the Flying Monkeys, and Jason Prigge as the Cowardly Lion. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members prepare backstage for a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. From left are: Tina Prigge as Dorothy, Jerri Burkart as The Wicked Witch of the West, Chuck Allger as the Tinman, Rick Oswald as Scarecrow, Teak Prigge as King of the Flying Monkeys, and Jason Prigge as the Cowardly Lion. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, acts out his role with members of the audience during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, acts out his role with members of the audience during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, dressed as The Good Witch, leaves the dressing room to head for the stage in a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, dressed as The Good Witch, leaves the dressing room to head for the stage in a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
The Cowardly Lion, portrayed by Jason Prigge, looks for audience member volunteers during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
The Cowardly Lion, portrayed by Jason Prigge, looks for audience member volunteers during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jerri Burkart, portraying the Wicked Witch of the West, performs during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jerri Burkart, portraying the Wicked Witch of the West, performs during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Children await a production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Children await a production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, dressed as The Good Witch, helps Tina Prigge with her Dorothy costume before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, dressed as The Good Witch, helps Tina Prigge with her Dorothy costume before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jason Prigge portrays the Cowardly Lion during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jason Prigge portrays the Cowardly Lion during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Students let out a loud roar directed toward the stage during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Students let out a loud roar directed toward the stage during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, acts out his role with members of the audience during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, acts out his role with members of the audience during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, walks through the aisle looking for volunteers for a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Chuck Allger, portraying the Tinman, walks through the aisle looking for volunteers for a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Tina Prigge, portraying Dorothy, acts out her character during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Tina Prigge, portraying Dorothy, acts out her character during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, portraying The Good Fairy, performs during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Suzie Schrank, portraying The Good Fairy, performs during a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. From left are Suzie Schrank as The Good Witch, Jason Prigge as the Cowardly Lion, Tina Prigge as Dorothy, and Rick Oswald as the Scarecrow. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Cast members from a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. From left are Suzie Schrank as The Good Witch, Jason Prigge as the Cowardly Lion, Tina Prigge as Dorothy, and Rick Oswald as the Scarecrow. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jason Prigge applies makeup to his Cowardly Lion character backstage before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Jason Prigge applies makeup to his Cowardly Lion character backstage before a community theater production of "Wizard of Oz", produced by Vagabond Players and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc's Office of Continuing Education, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc in Manitowoc. Matthew Apgar/HTR Media
Matthew Apgar/HTR Media