It’s been a long time coming, but the new auditorium at Santa Fe High School will make its public debut tonight. The christening of the auditorium happens somewhere over the rainbow as well.

Students from across the school district are members of the cast of The Wizard of Oz, which takes to the stage tonight. The production, directed by Theater Arts Director Peter Kinse includes cast members from third grade to high school seniors.

The first showing of “The Wizard of Oz” comes at 8 p.m. tonight with another show Saturday night. After a week of sneak peek performances for students, the public can catch the show as well next weekend including a Sunday matinee.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students with their school ID. Below is a photo of Dorothy, played by freshman Haley Tucker, 14; senior Sammie Ford as the Cowardly Lion; the Scarecrow portrayed by senior Paul Henderson and sophomore Jerod Hopkins as the Tin Man.

Oh and don't forget about Toto, played by Lexi, whose owner Jessica Pickett is Tucker's aunt.



I got a sneak peak of the show Friday and was impressed by the new auditorium, which is state of the art as well as the job the cast and crew did. I’ll have more on the show in Monday’s edition of The Daily News.