PRESS PHOTOS BY MARIEKE ANDRONACHE Over 1,500 parents and friends attend the St. Thomas More School production of “The Wizard of Oz” May 13. Over 170 students ranging from first to eighth grades took part in the spring school production for a total of three shows. Directed by Nicole Buccigrossi, the rehearsals began in January.

LEFT: Glinda, played by Riley Boyle, sings “Munchkinland” surrounded by munchkins.

Dorothy, played by Samantha Mesics, Tin Man, played by Massimo Sankar, Lion, played by Claire DeDominicas and Scarecrow, played by McKayla O'Brien, perform “If I Only Had the Nerve.”

The Wicked Witch, played by Mary Rabold, makes her appearance.