FREEPORT

Freeport Players announces an exciting addition to its blockbuster July production of The Wizard of Oz, on the 75th anniversary of the beloved 1939 MGM movie. Willard Carroll, the premier collector of original Wizard of Oz memorabilia and originator of the National Oz Museum, will speak before the matinee performance on Sunday, July 20, at 12:30 p.m. Carroll will also answer questions about his collection and the museum, and will show a brief video. He began collecting Oz items as a child, and owns thousands of them, including the hourglass used by the Wicked Witch, an original costume worn by one of the Lollipop Guild Munchkins, and a dress worn by Judy Garland. He also has toys, posters, lunchboxes and more. Carroll will bring an original poster to show. The talk and performances are at Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook St., Freeport. Performances are July 17 to 27, at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, with ticket prices of $10 adult and $5 child under 18. The pay-whatyou want preview on July 17 is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at Freeport Community Services Thrift Shop, by mail with check payment to Freeport Community Players, PO Box 483, Freeport, ME 04032 or at www.fcponline.org .