The Wizard of Oz TJ Productions TICKETS: End of Season TJ Productions was founded by Tilly-Jo Smith: a filmmaker, director and dancer, who is dedicated to uniting teams of like-minded individuals to produce extraordinary productions. Having recently been closely involved in founding a theatre company, I understand the many behind-the-scenes demands involved in bringing a production and a production company together. I therefore commend Smith for the effort invested in her debut production, The Wizard of Oz . Choosing a classic tale as a first theatrical work largely guarantees audience familiarity and can encourage ticket sales. However, when the version presented differs from expectations, audiences may be uncertain about what to anticipate. In this case, Claude Townley’s one-act adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz proves underwhelming. Townley’s adaptation reduces the number of characters, allowing Smith to manage each character’s journey while also providing opport...