The Lion, Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Tinman link arms to go skipping down the road. The Lion wears a bright gold and brown dress coat, a bowtie and gold sneakers. Dorothy wears a short white dress and silver shoes. The Scarecrow wears a bright blue plaid suit. The Tinman carries an ax and wears a red-and-silver checkered shirt and silver pants.

Photo by Carol Rosegg.

The Wiz Teaching Resources & Events

Prepare your students to attend The Wiz by acquainting them with Afrofuturism and the role of this musical in American art and history.

Our production resources incorporate ELA and Social Studies curricula, and adhere to Common Core standards. We offer pre-show materials and interactive post-show activities. Print out copies of our resources to share on the bus ride home from the show. Afterwards, engage in a grade-appropriate lesson plan or guided discussion to help students reflect upon their experience.

Classroom Resources

Use these classroom resources to enhance your student’s experience.

Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will learn about the origins of Afrofuturism and how The Wiz plays a vital part of American art and history.
Synopsis
Character Descriptions
Discussion Questions