Gatewood presents ‘Wizard of Oz’ to appreciative audience

  • Gatewood music and drama teacher Beth Mappes (standing, second from left) led a sizable crew and cast in presenting the classic “Wizard of Oz” to sold-out crowds last week at the Eatonton-based school. CONTRIBUTED
    Gatewood music and drama teacher Beth Mappes (standing, second from left) led a sizable crew and cast in presenting the classic “Wizard of Oz” to sold-out crowds last week at the Eatonton-based school. CONTRIBUTED
  • Gatewood Players’ (l-r) Kami Hicks, Eleanor Rocker, Caylin Stancil, and Eliana Wofford led an outstanding cast of Gatewood students in “The Wizard of Oz.” The show’s sets, costumes, and makeup throughout the production were excellent, too. CONTRIBUTED
    Gatewood Players’ (l-r) Kami Hicks, Eleanor Rocker, Caylin Stancil, and Eliana Wofford led an outstanding cast of Gatewood students in “The Wizard of Oz.” The show’s sets, costumes, and makeup throughout the production were excellent, too. CONTRIBUTED
    With a cast of nearly 50, the Gatewood Players presented “The Wizard of Oz” last week as the inaugural production on Gatewood’s new stage in the auditorium that doubles as the lunchroom on school days.Founded several years ago by music and drama teacher Beth Mappes (pronounced “Mappis”), the Gatewood Players include students from grades three through 12, though Mappes said grad...

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