2009 FAMILY PLAYHOUSE SEASON |
Theatre That's Fun For The Whole Family |
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The Adventures of Nate the Great |
Based on the book by Marjorie Weinman Sharnat and Adapted by Pamela Sterling |
January 10-February 8, 2009
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Special Saturday Evening Performances: Saturday January 31 & February 7 at 7:00pm
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| Nate the Great is the sharpest kid detective ever to solve his neighborhood's mysteries. With his faithful dog, Sludge, and his friends, he solves important cases, always remembering to leave a note for his mother and to wear his galoshes. |
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Based on the book by Marjorie Frances Hodgson Burnett |
February 28-March 29, 2009
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
- Special Saturday Evening Performances: Saturday, March 21 & 28 at 7:00pm |
This joyous story about the blossoming of the earth and the human spirit is a garden of delight for the imagination. .An orphaned 11-year-old girl finds wonder, friendship and redemption in an abandoned secret garden on her reclusive uncle's Yorkshire estate. |
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How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in NOT Being a Grown-up |
Based on the book by Delia Ephron
Book by Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan Music and Lyrics by John Forster |
April 18-May 17, 2009
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
- Special Saturday Evening Performances: Saturday, May 9 & 16 at 7:00pm
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Set as a live "Childhood Survival Guide" this sparkly, whirlwind musical, told strictly from a child’s point of view, is a joy for all ages and is sure to leave you whistling a tune! The kids will teach you, in twenty two lessons, how to torture your sister, how to laugh hysterically, and how to act after being sent to your room, just to name a few! This fast-paced, unique show will be performed by some of the most talented young performers in the area. |
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The Princess and the Pea |
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale Adapted by Wally and Jeannie Hinds |
June 4-27, 2009
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am |
| In this classic fairy tale, Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas is anxious for his royal nuptials. But there's a problem ... overbearing Queen Minerva insists upon testing any girl who wants to marry her son, and not one is able to gain her approval. King Reginald loses his patience, the trusty Court Jester searches for the right bride, and an even-tempered chamber maid comforts her childhood friend, the Prince. Will Princess Cecily be up to the challenge? Or Griselda? Perhaps Princess Jillian can pass the big test. You won't believe the shocking ending to this tangled tale. An irresistible, traditional-sounding score and a witty script bring the satisfying story to life. Be sure to say "I do" to this traditional tale told anew. |
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Book adapted by Marcy Heisler Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston Music arranged and adapted by Bryan Louiselle |
July 9-August 1, 2009
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am |
The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With a beautiful score including “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and the classic “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” this musical will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.. |
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Adapted from the book by O’Henry |
August 22-September 20, 2009
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
- Special Saturday Evening Performances: Saturday September 12 & 19 at 7:00pm
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This is a hilarious tale of the kidnapped boy, Red, know as Red Chief, who is known as such a holy terror that the question soon becomes: Will Red’s uncle pay to get him back or will the kidnappers have to pay to get rid of him. “It looked like a good thing: but wait till I tell you. We were down South, in Alabama--Bill Driscoll and myself-when this kidnapping idea struck us. It was, as Bill afterward expressed it, 'during a moment of temporary mental apparition'; but we didn't find that out till later.” |
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Music by Victor Herbert
Book by Candy Cain Spahr
Lyrics by Glen Macdonald and Candy Cain Spahr |
November 28-December 24, 2009
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm
Special Saturday Evening Performances: December 5, 12 &19 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 22 and Wednesday, December 23 at 7:00pm
Thursday December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 2:00 pm |
It's almost Christmas, but evil Barnaby and his hoodlum son have come to evict Mary and her Mom from their 2nd floor apartment. This couldn't come at a worse time, what with Mary's father M.I.A. Mary makes a Christmas wish that the family be reunited. The next morning finds that Mary and her Mom are the newest residents of Toyland. Here she meets Mother Goose and other storybook characters who become part of the adventure. With the help of Tom, the Toymaker's son, Mary sets out to thwart the nefarious doings of Barnaby and Barnaby Jr. who are also in Toyland. Music includes the classic songs Toyland, Hail to Christmas, Go to Sleep, Slumber Deep and I Can't do the Sums. |
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December 2-December 19, 2009
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00am
Tickets: $6.50 per person |
A Kudzu "Sprouts" Production
Our “Kudzu Sprouts” performances are a wonderful way to introduce young children to theatre. Shows are always under
1 hour with no intermission. The lights never go completely to blackout. There is nothing scary and they always include audience participation. |
| Santa's workshop has never been in the turmoil it is in this Christmas. The elves are all way behind due to the newest elf, Sparkey. It seems that everything she does turns to disaster. Isn’t there any job that Sparkey can do to make a contribution? She wants so much to help. In a surprise ending, Sparkey saves the day for Santa and becomes an Elf hero. |
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