Theatre Seasons

2023-2024 Theatre Season

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UPCOMING SHOWS

 

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Wendy Kesselman

In this powerful adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, this is an adaptation for a new generation able to confront the true horrors of the Holocaust.

Performances:

7:30 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2024

2:30 pm, Sunday, April 7, 2024

7:30 pm, Thursday, April 11, 2024

7:30 pm, Friday, April 12, 2024

7:30 pm, Saturday, April 13, 2024

 


39th Annual Summer Children's Theatre Festival

 

ALICE IN WONDERLAND adapted by William Glennon

Alice in Wonderland adapted by Willliam Glennon

A new version of the classic tale that captures the spirit of Carroll’s original story and brings new imagination to the journey! A group of performers seek out Alice in order to bring her to Wonderland. Watch as her adventure unfolds and she encounters all the characters we know and love in an adaptation that’s been described as “charming,” “a joy to see,” and “a breath of fresh air.”

Performances:

10:30 am, Monday, June 17, 2024

10:30 am, Tuesday, June 18, 2024

2:30 pm, Tuesday, June 18, 2024

10:30 am, Wednesday, June 19, 2024

10:30 am, Thursday, June 20, 2024

7:30 pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024

 


THE BFG (BIG FRIENDLY GIANT) adapted for the stage by David Wood, from the book by Roald Dahl

The BFG Big Friendly Giant adapted by David Wood

The Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan named Sophie have to save the children of England from child-eating giants like Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, and Meatdripper in this stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book. Filled with humor and a delightful use of nonsense language, this endearing play combines fantasy with the modern world to tell a story of empathy and heart.

Performances:

10:30 am, Monday, July 22, 2024

10:30 am, Tuesday, July 23, 2024

2:30 pm, Tuesday, July 23, 2024

10:30 am, Wednesday, July 24, 2024

10:30 am, Thursday, July 25, 2024

7:30 pm, Thursday, July 25, 2024

 


PAST SHOWS

 

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elise

Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Orchestrations by Larry HochmanThe Addams Family by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elise, Andrew Lippa, Larry Hochman

America's darkest family comes to life in this musical about love, family, honesty, and growing up. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Performances:

7:30 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023

2:30 pm, Sunday, October 22, 2023

7:30pm, Sunday, October 22, 2023

7:30 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023

2:30 pm, Sunday, October 29, 2023

 


IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY

adapted by Joe Landry

It's A Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry

Joe Landry’s adaptation of It’s A Wonderful Life reinvents the beloved holiday classic as a 1940s radio broadcast. An ensemble cast brings the tale to life, unfolding the story of idealistic George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Described as “fresh,” “inventive,” and “true magic,” this production is guaranteed to warm your heart this holiday season.

Performances:

7:30 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2023

2:30 pm, Sunday, December 3, 2023

7:30 pm, Thursday, December 7, 2023

7:30 pm, Friday, December 8, 2023

7:30 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2023