We're Not In Kansas Anymore, Watson

"Wizard of Oz" at Windham

The Windham Theatre Guild presents "The Wizard of Oz," which opens on July 20 at the Burton Leavitt Theatre in Willimantic. The stage version has more of the storyline from the original book than was seen in the Judy Garland film...but all of the well-known characters are there. Great fun for the whole family.

For tickets or more info call 860-423-2245 or go to www.windhamtheatreguild.org.

Sherlock in East Haddam

                     Left to right are Jamie MacKenzie of East Haddam as sound effects,

                     Billy the page, Announcer and Dr. Roylott. Rick Bean of New Haven

                     is the tall fellow and plays Dr. Watson Next to him in the rocking

                    black vest is Len Fredericks of East Berlin as Sherlock Holmes and

                    the lady is Libby Miserendino of Southbury as Helen and Julia Stonor.

Through August 12 the East Haddam Stage Company is presenting a reenactment of a famed William Gillette radio broadcast of the Sherlock Homes classic, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," at the park at Gillette Castle in East Haddam. The program presents four actors playing seven roles, supported by old-time sound effects. The show runs 30 minutes and admission is free. Bring a chair or blanket and plan to picnic. For more information and directions go to www.EHSCO.org