Presenting the 48th Season of
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater
Charlotte’s Web
October 10-12 and 17-19, 2008
Directed by Peter-John Sligting
All the enchanting characters are here: the cute young pig Wilbur, Fern, Templeton, the Arables, and the spider Charlotte. Determined to save Wilbur from the butcher, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." See what happens to Wilbur on the farm as you watch this play about friendships adapted by Joseph Robinette from E.B.White’s classic book.
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois
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Monster in the Closet
February 20-22 and 27-March 1, 2009
Directed by John Seigh
While playing her new video game, Emily is sent to bed; but, there's a monster in her closet! What she doesn't know is that Murray, the playful closet monster, doesn't mean any harm-he only wants to play Emily's new video game. What will happen when Emily has all her friends over for a sleepover to try to capture Murray? Come see and also meet a Dream King, Sandy the Sandman and his dreamweavers, and a few other humorous monsters in this delightful family show written by Angela D. Stewart.
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc. Englewood, Colorado
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The Princess and the Pea
April 17-19 and 24-26, 2009
Directed by Gary Lee Knight
Princess Astrid finds she has been lured from her home by Gustav the Troll as a prospective bride for the bookish Prince Eric. Although Astrid has no interest in either marriage or princes, she spiritedly takes a series of tests to prove that she is "a real princess." Eventually, Astrid and Eric are drawn to each other. However, before there may be a proper happy ending, Astrid must pass a final test! See if she succeeds in this play by Paul Lavrakas.
Produced by special arrangement with Anchorage Press of Louisville, KY
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Our Season Extra
A Christmas Carol
December 5-7 and 11-14, 2008
Directed by Rankin Sneed
Holiday Performance Partner Jerry Damson Honda Acura
In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, you will travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. This production has become a family tradition for many in the Tennessee Valley
Script adaptation by Deborah Fleischman and Vivienne Atkins
Original Music by Jay Tumminello
Original lyrics by Vivienne Atkins
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