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Billie Burke: Becoming Glinda and Discovering Oz (Adults)

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In this dramatic portrayal, storyteller Lynn Rymarz shares actress Billie Burke's true story and her famous role as Glinda, The Good Witch.

Storyteller Lynn Rymarz shares the true story of American actress Billie Burke, her stage name, appearances on Broadway, radio, silent, and sound movies. Hear how she got her famous role as Glinda, The Good Witch in the 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz. Discover the behind-the-scenes trivia of the making of that movie and much, much more.

Lynn Rymarz has entertained audiences with her portrayals of historical women since 2005. As a children's author and storyteller, she enjoys sharing little-known historical stories that have been published in the children's magazines Cricket and Highlights.  

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