Elaine Horn, Dorothy Gale Impressinist

Elaine Horn, Dorothy Gale Impersonator

(Interview Recorded November 23rd, 2005)

Elaine Horn is a Dorothy Gale impersonator that acts as the Judy Garland and has preformed and worked as Dorothy in many, many Oz events and other events around the country. This interview was recorded in November of 2005.

PAST SPECIAL APPEARANCES

Elaine was asked by Joey Luft, Judy Garland's son, to perform for Judy's 80th Birthday Celebration in her home town MN, for all Judy Garland fans at the Judy Garland Festival.

Worked with the original "Oz" munchkins, along side June Allyson, Margaret O'Brien and Mickey Rooney.

Had honor to appear at Christie's preview of one of original pairs of Ruby Slippers sold for over six hundred thousand dollars!

Appeared on The 'Donnie & Marie Show' to help publicize the Re-release of The Wizard Of Oz, onto home video, on which I beleive was the 1998 reissue of the Wizard of Oz film.

Appeared at MGM Grand Las Vegas with original "Oz" munchkins, as well as on "E! (E-Entertainment).

On September 26th 2009 she appeared as Dorothy (photo of Elaine from the event shown, here on the left) from the "Wizard of Oz Day" at the Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

In the last 2 years, Elaine has been performing all over the country with The Wizard of Oz Storybook theatre show. This was the mini show we did the day before each Sing-Along Oz show nationally. This was a mini publicity show to get more kids & families to come to Sing-Along Oz show.

Joey Luft, Garland's son & favorite youngist has been making appearances together on behalf of the 70th OZ anniversary. She interview him & he shares memories with his Mon, Judy Garland. Followed by photographs with the audience members.

Letters of Recommendation

On behalf of all of us at Fantasea Yachts and Event Productions a heartfelt thank you for your participation in our gala Open House on the 24th of July. Simply stated, your portrayal, "the young Judy Garland as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz," was uncanny. The complete and authentic costume down to the ruby slippers, the greeting (customized to our theme) and even the beckoning Toto, it was all magical. Additionally, Elaine, the voice and personal likeness completes an illusion that is unforgettable. The 800 guests were without exception were dazzled and delighted with "Dorothy..."

Sincerely, Jim Deely

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Larry Porricelli, and I am Director of Studio Relations for Edwards Theatres of Newport Beach, Ca which in now the country's 10th largest theatre chain.

At Edwards, we open 1-3 new theatres per month with giant, celebratory weekends full of fun, games, excitement, lots of talent, and of course, lots of media. Much of the excitement is centered of film themes.

Late last year, Warner Bros. Studios highly recommended Elaine to me for a theatre opening and a celebration of The Wizard of Oz. I'm glad I always listen to Warner Bros.! Elaine dazzled the large crowds and media. Customers were surrounding her and loving her, and then watching her perform on a stage setup and in theatres. Many who were going to see other films went and saw The Wizard of OZ because of Elaine's performance skills. I have never seen such a great reaction by crowds..."

Thank You, Larry Porricelli

"I have had the pleasure of working with Elaine Horn ever the past three years. Some of the more notable events include publicity work for Warner Bros; this involved the rerelease of The Wizard of Oz on video (in 1998), Oz Festival and a performance oil a scene from the original movie, in San Jose, CA. Elaine's portrayal of Dorothy matches very closely to that of Judy Garland; her resemblance and qualities are uncanny. She has always been very courteous and professional. Elaine shines as the best among all the Dorothy's we have ever worked with, since Judy Garland... Sincerely your, Jerry Maren (One the original "Munchkins" from the "Wizard Of Oz".)