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About the show
In one sentence
The Chronicles of Oz is an Australian full-cast audio drama adapting L. Frank Baum’s Oz books as a continuing political fantasy, with original music and immersive sound design.
Show description
Dorothy’s arrival in Oz leaves a witch dead and a kingdom on the brink of revolution. Her journey along the Yellow Brick Road begins a continuing story of magic, power and the people who must live with the consequences.
Written and directed by Aron Toman and produced by Crossover Adventure Productions, The Chronicles of Oz reimagines L. Frank Baum’s books through an international cast, original music and immersive sound design. Made with an adult audience in mind, it combines fantasy adventure with political conflict and complicated relationships. No knowledge of Baum’s books is required. Three complete seasons and two specials are available free.
Essential facts
Format: Full-cast audio drama
Genre: Political fantasy and adventure
Production: Australian; creator based in Melbourne
Creator, writer and director: Aron Toman
Producer: Crossover Adventure Productions
Original music: Tony Diana
Sound design and post-production: David Nagel and Aron Toman
Available now: Three complete six-part seasons and two specials, free to hear
In production: Season Four: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Intended audience: Adults; no prior knowledge of the Oz books required
Artwork
Download series artwork and logos for coverage of The Chronicles of Oz. Image dimensions and file formats are listed below each preview.
Season and special covers
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Season Four
In production · 1280 × 1280 pixels · JPG
Open Season Four cover
Artwork credits and use
Artwork: Aron Toman / Crossover Adventure Productions.
You may use the supplied artwork to review, discuss or promote The Chronicles of Oz. Please retain the artwork’s proportions, keep titles and credits visible, and link to chroniclesofoz.com where possible. For adaptations, other uses or a larger image, contact info@chroniclesofoz.com.
Listen and share
Start with Season One. Begin with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and follow the numbered seasons in order. All released stories are free to hear.
Watch the series trailer · Watch the Episode One trailer
For a standalone story, try The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, an approximately 81-minute full-cast Christmas adventure.
The Fall of the Wizard is an approximately 25-minute special, recommended after Season Three and before Season Four.
For downloadable audio suitable for use in your podcast or programme, contact info@chroniclesofoz.com.
Creator and contact
Aron Toman is a Melbourne-based writer, director and audio producer, and the creator of The Chronicles of Oz. He adapts L. Frank Baum’s novels for the series, directs its international cast, contributes sound design and voices the Scarecrow. The series is produced by Crossover Adventure Productions, with original music by Tony Diana and sound design and post-production by David Nagel and Toman.
For interviews, reviews, podcast features, collaborations or additional materials, contact Aron Toman at info@chroniclesofoz.com.
