By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Bristol Central High School’s Footlights heads over the rainbow this weekend as the troupe offers up its take on the classic tale of “The Wizard of Oz.” The show opens on April 4 and continues through April 6. Senior Schae Beaudoin takes on the role of the iconic “Dorothy,” the little girl who is tossed over the rainbow by a twister and lands in the wonderful world of Oz. Dorothy is one of those enduring characters of literature and film. Schae said Dorothy has such an enduring appeal because she is someone “who stands up for what she believes in. She never backs down and she never gives up hope, no matter what situation she’s caught in. She’s a very strong character, even though she still has child-like qualities about her. She’s gentle and innocent, but at the same time, she’s fearless and outspoken.” The story of “Oz” finds Dorothy making friends along the way as she tries to find her way back home. “Dorothy sticks by her friends through the entire story,” said Schae. “She’s very loyal and always does anything she can to help her friends. There’s never a moment where she doubts [...]
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