We're Going to See The Wizard!

There's more to see up on Mount Tamalpais than Alligator lizards and wildflowers. Beginning this Sunday (May 18th), Marin's Mountain Play Association (now in its 95th year) will put on "The Wizard of Oz". [Performances will be on Sundays May 18, 25, June 1, June 7 (Saturday), June 8, and June 15. All shows are at 1 pm.].

The Marin I-J says that "Pre-show activities include puppet shows by Randal Metz, face-painting and Youth in Arts' teen a cappella group 'Til Dawn. Patrons are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character from 'The Wizard of Oz.' Costume contests prior to each performance; check in at the T-shirt booth between 11 a.m. and noon the day of the show." (Click here to read the complete I-J article on the play).

Driving up to Rock Spring in your car and toting a big picnic lunch (ala a "Meandering Final Exam") to the amphitheater is a tradition among many play-goers. But an easier option combining culture, food, and physical exercise is to ride a bus up to the mountain, buy your lunch from the food vendors, and then hike back down to Mill Valley. (Click here for info from the Mountain Play Association on bus transportation and the "hike down the mountain" option).

You won't be in Kansas anymore, Toto, you'll be on top of Tam, gazing towards San Francisco and its big bay. For tickets and other information, call the Mountain Play Association at (415) 383-1100, or click here to go the MPA Website (tickets can be purchased on-line).