WILLIAMSBURG — On Sept. 14, 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” made its local film debut at the Williamsburg Theatre, since renamed the Kimball Theatre.

Next weekend, a new youth theater program will bring a shortened version of the famed musical back to the Kimball’s stage for three shows. “Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” is the second production from Page to Stage, a year-round initiative launched earlier this year by the Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation, or WSA.

“The Kimball is so historic and beautiful,” said Bella Bray, 14, a York County student playing Glinda the Good Witch. “I’m excited to perform there, and I’ve always loved ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ I have Halloween costumes to prove it — the gowns and the ruby slippers.”

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