People of all ages packed the auditorium the day I was there. The British Players’ production of The Wizard of Oz: A British Pantomime is no exception. Dorothy (Allison Meyer), Lion (Meghan Williams Elkins), Scarecrow (Kathy Suydam), Toto (Amanda Dullin-Jones), and Tin Man (Francis Hoag). In other words: a great option for families looking for fun this holiday season. Pantos are a big deal during the holiday season in Britain but are less well known in the U.S., which is a shame because pantos are a fun, loud, and raucous way to experience theater. Pantos (short for pantomimes) are theatrical events that pair popular stories with jokes, song and dance, exaggerated characters, and lots of audience participation. Of course, I was familiar with the theater form. True confession time: Until this weekend, I had never seen a British panto.
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