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May 27, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 

Speech Bubbles takes to the stage with ‘Wizard of Oz’

21 May 2010 / VIRGINIA LOWE , İSTANBUL
The Speech Bubbles Educational Drama Group is taking to the stage with the “The Wizard of Oz,” in various locations throughout İstanbul beginning this Sunday.
Speech Bubbles, which aims to motivate young Turkish learners of English through the use of drama, is an İstanbul-based drama group that was set up in 1992 with a mixture of professional and amateur actors, singers and musicians from the international and Turkish community. Currently, members of the group embrace 11 nationalities.

Speech Bubbles aims to support charities benefiting children and education. Everyone in the group works on a voluntary basis, donating their time, services and expertise to give something back to those underprivileged children who share their city.

The latest performance is “The Wizard of Oz,” featuring songs and dances from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard” and the scarecrow’s lament -- “If I Only Had a Brain.” Join Dorothy and her pup, Toto, as they are whisked from Kansas to a land beyond their wildest dreams. The show will also share some insight into why it is that Turks seem to be obsessed with the idea of wearing slippers indoors.

Although Speech Bubbles pens its plays toward an audience that is learning English, they provide a great opportunity for those who are interested in watching an English play.

Some of the projects which Speech Bubbles is currently involved in are raising funds for the restructuring of Iraq, the Mother-Child Education Program (MOCEF), the Turkey Street Children Fund (TSÇV) and the British Community Commission Fund for the Victims of the British Consulate and HSBC Bank Bombings.

Come watch a spectacular show for all the family on the following dates:

*Sunday, May 23, at TİM Show Center, Maslak, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

*Tuesday, May 25, at Maltepe University at 8 p.m.

*Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m. at Büyülü Sahne, Yakut Sok. No.7, Bakırköy.

*Saturday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Büyülü Sahne, Yakut Sok. No.7, Bakırköy.

*Thursday, June 3, 7 p.m. at Doğuş University, Acıbadem, Kadıköy.

Tickets (adults TL 20 and students TL 10) are available at the door and online at www.speechbubbles.org.

Remember that all proceeds from this production are donated to help local Turkish charities that support children and education.

 
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