The primary evil witch of the West is a prominent character in L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." As the antagonist of the story, she is a witch whose main goal is to obtain the magical silver slippers of the protagonist, Dorothy. Throughout the book, the witch attempts to harm Dorothy and her companions, using various magical powers and creatures under her control..
Tyler Lormel, also known by her stage name, Crystal Marie Tyler, is a New York & New Jersey based drag performer, author, and fine artist. She grew up in Staten Island where she started drag at age 15 before becoming president of her high school’s Gay Straight Alliance, sparking her passion for queer activism. Queer liberation and its history became important in Lormel’s work, specifically in one of her first painting’s made at FIT, depicting Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera titled Liberation. Lormel started her time at FIT in 2017 and performed in FIT’s Drag Pageant three times before winning the title of Mx FIT 2022, the same year she started her own digital drag show, Dragging Faery Tales, featuring drag artists from around the world using drag as a storytelling medium. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts in 2023.
On the semifinal of Dragging Faery Tales Season 1, the final four performed in a challenge called the Oz Ball where they used three looks to retell The Wizard of Oz. Although the character is now one of the most well-known fictional villains of all time, in the novel, the Wicked Witch of the West only appears in one chapter in the middle of the story.
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Wicked Witch of the West, 2022
On the semifinal of Dragging Faery Tales Season 1, the final four performed in a challenge called the Oz Ball where they used three looks to retell The Wizard of Oz. Apart from playing the Scarecrow, Texas based drag king, Justin Tyme, also performed as the Wicked Witch of the West, ultimately winning the challenge before advancing to the finale.
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Tyler Lormel, also known by her stage name, Crystal Marie Tyler, is a New York & New Jersey based drag performer, author, and fine artist. She grew up in Staten Island where she started drag at age 15 before becoming president of her high school’s Gay Straight Alliance, sparking her passion for queer activism. Queer liberation and its history became important in Lormel’s work, specifically in one of her first painting’s made at FIT, depicting Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera titled Liberation. Lormel started her time at FIT in 2017 and performed in FIT’s Drag Pageant three times before winning the title of Mx FIT 2022, the same year she started her own digital drag show, Dragging Faery Tales, featuring drag artists from around the world using drag as a storytelling medium. She graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts in 2023.
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WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST
The novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire is the first reversioning of Baum’s novel that has the Wicked Witch of the West as the protagonist of the story.
The story starts with the birth of the character, named Elphaba, and finishes not long after she is melted by Dorothy. Maguire uses aspects from both the original novel and the 1939 film, as well as including some of his own ideas.
Elphaba has green skin, fitting the archetype of the character, and it is a large plot point in the beginning of the novel. Similar to the 1939 film, the colour of her skin alienates her, especially when she attends university.
Following many years of her life, the story shows how the Wicked Witch of the West is not truly evil, having been labelled that by society. She fights for the rights of oppressed animals, cares for her disabled sister, and even falls in love. However, she is not wholly good either: Maguire “highlights the multi-dimensionality of his heroine” (Burger 2012 p. 64), showing both her violent and charitable sides.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West is an important reversioning, due to the character of the Wicked Witch of the West being the hero rather than the villain, as well as the character having a backstory.
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Reviews for "The Primary Evil Witch of the West: From Wicked to Wondrous"
1. John - 2 out of 5 stars - "I was really excited to read 'Primary Evil Witch of the West', but I ended up sorely disappointed. The storyline was incredibly predictable and lacked any originality. The characters were one-dimensional and unrelatable, making it difficult to become invested in their fates. Additionally, the writing style was lackluster and filled with cliches. Overall, I found this book to be a dull and unengaging read."
2. Emily - 1 out of 5 stars - "I cannot express how much I disliked 'Primary Evil Witch of the West'. The plot was confusing and poorly developed, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story. The main character was bland and had no depth whatsoever. The dialogue was unnatural and clumsy, making it difficult to follow the conversations between characters. I found myself skipping paragraphs just to get through this tedious book. It's safe to say, this will be my last reading from this author."
3. Samantha - 2 out of 5 stars - "I struggled to finish 'Primary Evil Witch of the West'. The pacing was incredibly slow and the plot lacked any excitement or sense of urgency. The author tried to build suspense, but it fell flat. The writing was also riddled with grammatical errors and awkward sentences, which made it difficult to stay engaged. Overall, I found this book to be a letdown and it didn't live up to the expectations I had based on the synopsis."