Things To Do

Surprise theater to tell story ‘Before Oz’ next

The next Actors PLAYground production will take patrons to the land “Before Oz” in August.

Amber Ryan is directing both a mainstage and youth production for the story involving familiar characters Dorothy and others.

Before Dorothy can visit the land of Oz, one tight-knit family must embark on an adventure across America to discover it for themselves.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.

Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

The latest issue of Phoenix View

View this issue

Browse other issues

Latest Opinions

Reader ponders north Peoria roadway projects

OPINION — The El Mirage Road extension north from Loop 303 to Jomax Road has been a top priority to ease traffic congestion in north Peoria. Certainly, the Happy Valley Parkway and …

Arizona’s fentanyl overdose statistics are alarming; free Narcan training can help

OPINION — While deaths from drug overdoses across the United States declined during each of the last three years, they have surged in Arizona. From September 2024 to September 2025, …

What a coyote might say to its neighbors

OPINION — If a coyote could have a cordial conversation with its neighbors in The Grand, I imagine that this is what it might say: My name is Wyly, and I would like you to know that …

Healthcare shouldn’t be so hard; health literacy can help

OPINION — A visit to the doctor may get you a diagnosis. A trip to the pharmacist fills the needed prescription. Your health plan has all sorts of information about benefits. …

Question of the Week: Does your family participate in Halloween traditions and fun?

There was a time when nothing signaled the onset of autumn like Halloween, the annual cultural celebration observed on Oct. 31, which features trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and …

Most recent

Volleyball duo leads program revival in Surprise

Shia Chancellor and Emory Scogin have played volleyball together long enough to have reversed their roles on the court. They have played together since they were 12, and in those days of club …

Surprise Fire-Medical crews resume services at Fire Station 305

Be informed on Dysart Schools’ bond and board candidates on Nov. 3 ballot

Surprise storytelling event to extend 250th celebration into November

Your new internet and mobile provider Spectrum says ‘hi!’

Glendale council will vote on annexation of Project Eagle, Project Baccara