They’re not in Kansas anymore.

Students from the LeRoy-Ostrander, Sacred Heart and Southland districts are working together to put on a stage production of the “Wizard of Oz” at Southland High School Auditorium. Opening night is Saturday, April 13, with shows at noon and 6 p.m., as well as April 14 with a showing at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for children ages 4 to 17, $8 for adults and $6 for seniors. Tickets must be reserved by Friday.

Concessions are available during intermission.

For the last three months, about 50 students grades 3-12 came together to put on a show for the community. Despite running into challenges with inclement weather that postponed rehearsals, there was still confidence in this weekend’s upcoming musical.

“We have exceptional talent here,” said Director Madlain Vander. “When students are doing their parts, they get lost in it. So far, it’s been very well received.”

Based on the critically-acclaimed musical, “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy Hale and her dog, Toto, who are transported to the magical land of Oz after a cyclone whisks away her house in Kansas.

They follow the yellow brick road to see the wizard, and along the way develop friendships with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. While combating the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy is on a mission to find her way back home to Kansas.

Vander shared that the weekend’s shows will be driven by students’ performances as well as special effects and lighting. The majority of the costumes were hand-made (with the exception of the Tin Man’s outfit) instead of rented.

“We’re very fortunate,” she said. “This is a college-level production, and we have high standards, and I think as a community, that’s where we want to be. We have a sixth grader playing Oz, and he owns it. It’s his first time on the stage, and he owns the stage. It blew people away.”

The biggest thing that Vandler is looking forward to with the “Wizard of Oz” is the hard work and dedication from the students and staff who helped put together this spring’s musical.

“I just love working and seeing the performances,” she said. “I’m looking forward to how students will improve from performance to performance. It’s amazing to watch, and I’m excited to see the audience’s reactions. I’m looking forward to seeing how much students put into their work.”