THE ENEMY OF OZ Comes to ArtsUP! LA

ArtsUP! LA and Theatre by the Blind will present The Enemy of Oz, an original play by Christopher Ureña which reimagines the classic world of The Wizard of Oz, entangling a new generation of characters in an adventure fraught with political ambitions, magical conflicts, and revenge. The production is directed by Greg Shane, Artistic Director of ArtsUP! LA, and features Theatre by the Blind actors Aden Calderon, Olena Calderon, Ronnie Chism, Melanie Hernandez, Julio Hoyos, Leela Kazerouni, Antonique Neely, Maliaka Mitchell, and Myrachele Thomas.

When DD (Myrachele Thomas), a fiery young politician, discovers she's the secret daughter of Oz’s most beloved hero, she sets out on a mission to topple the corrupt government she holds responsible for her mother’s murder. But as the daughter of Oz’s most notorious villain Calliope (Olena Calderon), uncovers her own dark legacy, an age-old blood feud is reawakened, and a campaign of vengeance and power ensues between the two for control over Oz. And with Oz on the brink of chaos, old and new generations reunite as political schemes, supernatural forces, and long-buried secrets collide in a battle for the soul of the Emerald City.

Performances take place Friday, May 2 through Saturday, May 17 on Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm, at the Blue Door Theater, 9617 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (on the North side of Venice Blvd., between Cardiff & Watseka Ave.) Parking is available at street meters and in the local neighborhood (carefully read restrictions), or in two Culver City municipal pay lots located at 3846 Cardiff Ave. and 3844 Watseka Ave.

General admission tickets are $15, available online or at the box office starting a half hour prior to the performance. The play runs for two hours including an intermission, and is appropriate for all ages, with children under the age of 12 requiring an accompanying adult. All patrons regardless of age must have their own ticket.

ArtsUP! LA artists are people of all mind, body, and life experiences. At the Blue Door theater, we foster creative human expression beyond perceived challenges and promote artistic freedom in a supportive place of unlimited possibility.

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