Who Is This Stranger?

Munchkinland Scene Character Development

Notes: I have decided it is too time consuming to write a full length character development story so instead I am going to write a brief reaction to each scene I am in. This year's PTA play is Wizard Of Oz and I am an adult munchkin and an Ozian. I own no characters from Wizard Of Oz. Enjoy.

We all were startled when we heard a large thud in the distance. At first I wasn't sure if I should go out and investigate but then decided against that idea.

We were all hiding behind umbrellas. I had the unfortunate struggle with getting mine open.. luckily I was able to hide behind a bush with the Lullaby League dancers before the stranger woke up.

Moments later Glinda appeared. 'Oh good, she'll get some answers.' I thought to myself.

It was soon discovered that the strange creatures name was Dorothy. She's a young girl from Kansas. The strange creature in her arms is her dog Toto. Us Munchkins have never had many visitors to Munckinland much less human visitors from Kansas and their pets.

Once we were given the all clear from Glinda we came out to greet Dorothy and Toto. There was a bit of anxious anticipation once we heard it might be possible that the Wicked Witch Of The East had been killed.

One of my friends turned to me.

"Where do you suppose Kansas is?" she asked.

I shrugged. "Probably in some far off place. I've heard rumors there are food items in America that also are called Munchkins."

I glanced at Dorothy and the basket she was carrying Toto in looking for signs or a donut wrapper or coffee cup but saw nothing.

"She probably had no time to stop for food before getting caught up in the storm."

"Maybe she ate it on the way."

"Do they have a Dunkin Donuts in Kansas?

"I'm sure they must... America runs on Dunkin."

"Apparently Dorothy doesn't run on Dunkin."

"Maybe she goes to Starbucks instead."

My friend shrugged. "This conversation is going nowhere so let's just end it."

"Okay."

The Mayor and Barrister stepped forward to welcome Dorothy to Oz. There was pin drop silence and then finally the moment we had a been waiting for the Coroner announced that the Wicked Witch of the East had been killed. We jumped around in joyous clebration. How long we have waited for this day to come. Of course the Wicked Witch of The West had to crash the party.. all she is focused on is those ruby slippers Dorothy was wearing.

"What's the big deal about the ruby slippers?" my friend asked me

I shrugged "I don't know but I think Dorothy has to get out of here real fast. That Wicked Witch is trouble."

"I hope she cuts Dorothy some slack. She seems really sweet."

"Why do you think she ran away from home?"

I shrugged. "I don't know but she wants to get back ASAP. I think she is worried about her aunt who may be sick."

"Let's start at the beginning and follow the Yellow Brick Road." Glinda said

"That's a very good place to start." My friend said.

I sent her a coy grin. "Should we sing Do Re Mi from Sound Of Music to throw her off?

"Nope. Just stick to the script."

As soon as we said good bye to Glinda we encouraged Dorothy to follow the Yellow Brick Road. As soon as we saw her head into the distance I got a little wistful.

"She seems really sweet. I hope she gets back to Kansas all right."

My friend nodded. "So do I . I hope that Wicked Witch leaves her alone and she gets home safely."

"Do you think we'll see her again?"

"You never know."