Youth Season
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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS March 16-18
Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.
Directed by Johnna Mitchell
Music Director Laura Gamble
Performances: March 16, 17 at 7:30pm, March 18 at 3pm
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS June 8-10
Music and Lyrics byRichard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics byWill Van Dyke
Book and Additional Lyrics byCheryl Davis
Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.
Directed by Johnna Mitchell
Music Director Lyn Taylor
Performances: June 8,9 at 7:30pm, June 10 at 3pm
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks. Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.
Charlotte's Web June 22-24
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.
Directed by Johnna Mitchell
Performances: June 22, 23 at 7:30pm, June 24 at 3pm
The Children's Literature Association named this "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship
Shrek The Musical JR July 20-29
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Directed by Michelle Davis
Music Director John-Michael d'Haviland
Performances: July 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30pm, July 23, 29 at 3pm
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.