Commentary: Dorothy in Wonderland: Community Theatre at its Best

I had the distinct pleasure to catch the final performance of “Dorothy in Wonderland’’ staged by the Mitkof Mummers Theater Company. I must admit, my expectations were not high having seen enough bad community theater to reluctantly attend one more. But I was wrong. The show was delightful and presented exactly what good community theater is all about, for young and old alike.

Let’s start with the director, Irene Littleton. Ms. Littleton’s adept direction was particularly noteworthy in two respects. Firstly, community theater, especially with large casts, usually involves performers whose expe...