Subplot Objective: The Scarecrow's quest for the brain. Introduce Protagonist #2 (Fool): The Scarecrow, a brainless animate scarecrow. Raising the Stakes: Dorothy receives the Ruby Slippers to the outrage of the Wicked Witch of the West (formerly, Miss Gulch).įirst Second Act Obstacle: Dorothy must reach the Emerald City to get help from the Wizard. Plant: The Ruby Slippers, a magical pair of shoes. Dorothy receives a grand welcoming party for killing the Wicked Witch of the East.Įstablish Tension: Dorothy simply wants to return home, but she doesn’t understand the new world into which she has been thrust. Musical Sequence #3: We Welcome You toMunchkin Land. Introduce Supporting Character (Mentor): Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, who wants to help Dorothy return to Kansas. World of the Story: The colorful and magical Land of Oz. * The Lock-In (Plot Point #2): When she lands, she opens the door to the magical Land of Oz. She sees people from around the county who have been swept up by the twister as well.Ĭharacter Change: Miss Gulch transforms into an evil witch. Dorothy is knocked out in her home, and dreams that she is swept up by the tornado. Predicament Obstacle: A storm blows in preventing Dorothy from reuniting with her family. Protagonist's Objective: Dorothy wants to return home to her loving family after she discovers that they do care about her. Introduce Supporting Character (Mentor): Professor Marvel, the traveling Psychic. * Inciting Incident (Plot Point #1): Toto goes back to Dorothy, and they run away from home. Status Quo Obstacle: Miss Gulch threatens to take Toto, leaving Dorothy feeling isolated and companionless. Introduce Antagonist #1 (Dictator): Miss Gulch, Dorothy’s snooty neighbor. Musical Sequence 1: Somewhere Over the Rainbow World of the Story: Boring and sepia tone wide-open big sky Kansas.ĭramatic Premise: Though Dorothy dreams of a world outside, she ultimately finds that there’s no place like home.
Status Quo: Dorothy is lonely on the farm, and she feels undervalued at home. Introduce Supporting Character (Best Friend): Toto, Dorothy’s always-loyal little dog. Introduce Protagonist #1: Dorothy Gale, a teenager who feels static and unappreciated. However, the Wicked Witch of the West (Margret Hamilton) is out to avenge her evil sister and kill Dorothy and her friends during their quest. Her dream takes her to a land “over the rainbow” called Oz, where she meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Tin-Man (Jack Haley) and Cowardly Lion (Bret Lahr) on her journey to see the Wizard (Frank Morgan) who she believes will send her home. She heads back, but a whopper of a storm blows in and she’s knocked out in the resulting twister. She runs away from home, but quickly decides that life on the road isn’t for her if she’s hurting her family.
Synopsis: Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) is a young woman from Kansas who feels unappreciated. Screenplay Genre: Adventure / Family / Fantasy
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