"Self-evidently the work of a well-informed fan, [Hit the Bricks] rejoices in the possibilities of its expanded universe with a panoply of familiar characters who are true to their original appearances."
-Nick Campbell, @baum.bugle.official
See what the fuss is about: hitthebricks.com
CHARACTER FILES: PASTORIA II
First Appearance: The Marvelous Land of Oz (mentioned)
Portrayed By: Benji Buckley
The frail young king of Oz who was poisoned by the Wicked Witches just before the Wizard came to Oz.
Pastoria's parents and older brother were all struck down leaving him alone to rule. Pastoria was already sickly and never suited for such stress, so it wasn't long before he was conquered by the Witches. Still, in his short time on the throne he ruled with unmatched compassion.
In his dying moments, his wish that Oz be protected manifested in the birth of a half-fairy/half-human offspring: Ozma.
You can hear his story in the new intermission special.
CHARACTER FILES: The Swynes
First Appearance: The Tin Woodman of Oz
Portrayed By: Marnie Warner (@marniemcflyva ) and Josh Rubino (@profcoppermane84 )
A newlywed pair of pigs who honeymooned on the isle of Teenty-Went.
After meeting OZ on his balloon expeditions, they made him promise to come back for any future children they may have in order to personally tutor them.
You can hear their story in the new intermission special.
CHARACTER FILES: MR. SMITH
First Appearance: Ozma of Oz (mentioned)
Portrayed By: Karim Kronfli (@karimkronfli )
An incredibly talented artist and who worked with his partner, Mr. Tinker, for years in the Land of Ev as the royal inventors and was one of Jacoby's fathers.
One of Smith's many ridiculous experiments had him cross paths with Oscar Diggs, the young magician who would grow to become the Wizard of Oz. Smith seems to bob in and out of absurd situations and never quite pops up when or where you think he will.
Smith fell into a life-like painting of the sea he was making, and never resurfaced.
You can hear his story in the new intermission special.
CHARACTER FILES: OSCAR (OZ) DIGGS
First Appearance: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Portrayed By: Christopher Dole
The Wizard in his younger years. Oscar was a circus magician with a penchant for trouble who ran away from home in a hot air balloon.
After many misadventures, Oscar found his way to the land of Oz in the midst of a great war and when the locals saw his balloon had his initials on it, they hailed him a great Wizard and savior.
Over the years, OZ became a good man and tried to lead the people into an age of peace and prosperity. He is one of many high-ranking officials who have vanished recently and his wisdom is sorely needed.
You can hear his story in the new Hit the Bricks intermission special.
A word from Ella Watts (@gejwatts ):
"Ok holy crap, @HitTheBricksPod is easily one of the best g*dd*mn #AudioFiction shows I’ve listened to in the last year - the performances are phenomenal, the sound design is fantastic, the music is brilliant!! Check it out!! Right now!!!"
"...Hit The Bricks is focused on creating an original, heartfelt experience that speaks to the sense of wonder in Baum’s original narrative. Creator PJ Scott-Blankenship is an expert in everything Oz, and that passion shines through in the script, in their voice-acting as Wallace, and in the sound and music cues. Jessi and Wallace’s journey is backed by all-original music by Kathryn Hoss that convey Jessi’s anxiety and Wallace’s awe, and connects the sensations of childhood nostalgia with the more restless desires of adulthood. And sound designer Ester Ellis creates a soundscape so realistic you could touch Oz’s emerald glass buildings."- Elena Fernández Collins, The A.V. Club
"Jessi Hugson is a modern Dorothy lost and wandering through this world and Oz in a network of dreams. Readers of the Oz series who listen to this new audio drama will be pleased to find the Little Pink Bear (Lost Princess of Oz), Button-Bright (Road to Oz), the Wise Donkey and the Foolish Owl (Patchwork Girl of Oz) in the pilot story.
From taking flight with the Magic Umbrella, to hearing advice lifted straight from the pages of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, PJ Scott-Blankenship creatively pulls the Oz of L. Frank Baum into today's times. Mysteries and adventures are clearly just around the corner -- one I strongly suspect will be paved with yellow bricks." - Jane Albright (@mostlyoz ), President of the International Wizard of Oz Club
CHARACTER FILES: POLYCHROME
First Appearance: The Road to Oz
Portrayed By: Ishani Kanetkar
A fairy who’s the living personification of the colors of the rainbow. In her youth, Poly would carelessly fall off of the Rainbow and would be stranded time-and-again on land. These days, however, she’s matured into a capable resistance member.
Find out what she's been up to at /listen
CHARACTER FILES: EUREKA
First Appearance: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Portrayed By: Kristin DiMercurio (@kdimerc )
Dorothy’s prissy and rude cat. Eureka wants nothing more than for life to return to normal so she can live a pampered existence inside the palace.
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