This magical re-telling of the Oz story features uniquely abled actors, their peers, community actors and their children, plus senior rescue dogs from area shelters. Written by Jeanne Beechwood and songs by Jon Copeland, this trip to Emerald City takes Dorothy, the dog rescuer, down the yellow brick road to face the Dog Catcher of the West. The Scarecrow, The Tinman and The Lion return with Dorothy to open the first dog shelter in the state of Kansas. Come boo the evil Dog Catcher and Cheer for Dorothy’s rescue efforts in this musical melodrama for the entire family !Pawformers are senior dogs rescued from KC Pet Project, Melissa’s Second Chances, Wayside Waifs, Gladstone Animal Shelter , MARQ, and HAHS. Plus community pawformers along with their humans. Reservations are essentail. The Martin City Melodrama is a non profit organization currently in its 40th season of family entertainment.

Friday, August 2. 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 3, 7:30 PM

Sunday, August 4, 3:30 PM