Zavier Tanner (Scarecrow), Arianne Thompson (Tinman) Abigail Davyduck (Dorothy) and Devon Vecchio (Lion) made a personal appearance at Save On Foods on Fraser Highway last weekend to promote their upcoming play 'The Wizard of Oz.'

Zavier Tanner (Scarecrow), Arianne Thompson (Tinman) Abigail Davyduck (Dorothy) and Devon Vecchio (Lion) made a personal appearance at Save On Foods on Fraser Highway last weekend to promote their upcoming play 'The Wizard of Oz.'

The Wizard of Oz goes Steampunk

Imagine That! Productions is presenting a version of The Wizard of Oz a little different than the usual "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" musical

Imagine That! Productions is presenting a version of The Wizard of Oz a little different than the usual “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” musical.

Based on the original novel by L. Frank Baum, director/producer Faith Toronchuk is giving the classic story a Steampunk twist.

Told through Victorian futuristic eyes, the production features beautiful costumes, an industrial style backdrop and excellent acting from cast members Abigail Davyduck, Zavier Tanner, Arianne Thompson, Devon Vecchio, Miranda Croft, Anthony Labrecque, Julie-Ann Kliewer, Jessa Martens, Matthew Armstrong, Aimee White, Sarah Armstrong, Julia Dinesen, Emily Armstrong, Ella de Bulnes, Jaira Brownlee and Alaina Jungling.

Members of the audience are encouraged to wear their own Steampunk attire during the performances.

Showtimes are Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27 and 28 at 2:30 p.m., March 4 at 7:30 p.m. and March 5 and 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495789, through cast and crew members, or at the door (cash only).

Saturday matinees are $12 for seniors.

All shows take place at The Venue, 5708 Glover Rd.

Langley Times