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Departments » Theatre and Dance » In Production » Fall 2009 Children's Theatre Series

Fall 2009 Children's Theatre Series

2009 CHILDREN'S THEATRE SERIES

Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre

Fridays at 4:00 pm
Saturdays at 1:00 & 3:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm

Adults- $3.00
12 and under - $2.00

Seating is NOT reserved. Doors open 1/2 hour before the beginning of each show. Please call ahead if you are bringing a group of 15 or more.

Call 270-745-5845 for Information

Previous Productions

Fairy Tales You've Never Heard

DECEMBER 11−13, 2009

Fairy Tales You’ve Never Heard

By Becca Emmerich and her ensemble of players

Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall

Everyone knows Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, but what about The Donkey, The Twin Brothers and of course The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage? Get ready for big adventures exploring these fairy tales you’ve never heard!

(Suitable for all ages)

Friday at 4:00 pm / Saturday at 1:00 & 3:00 pm / Sunday at 3:00 pm

12 years and under $2.00 – Adults $3.00

Director: Becca Emmerich

Cinderella, The World's Favorite Fairy Tale

NOVEMBER 20−22, 2009

Cinderella, the World’s Favorite Fairy Tale

By Lowell Swortzell

Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall

A touching and entertaining journey through Cinderella tales from around the world, guided by Cinderella herself. (Suitable for all ages.)

Friday at 4:00 pm / Saturday at 1:00 & 3:00 pm / Sunday at 3:00 pm

12 years and under $2.00 – Adults $3.00

Director: Nicholas Mo

The Yellow Boat

OCTOBER 16−18, 2009

The Yellow Boat

By David Saar

Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall

Join us on this touching journey of hope and celebration. Benjamin, an artistic young boy faced with a strange illness continues to create, imagine, inspire and give love until his untimely death. (Best suited for ages eight and up)

Friday at 4:00 pm / Saturday at 1:00 & 3:00 pm / Sunday at 3:00 pm / 12 years and under $2.00 – Adults $3.00

Director: Jordan Gottke

Tokoloshe

SEPTEMBER 25−27, 2009

Tokoloshe

By Pieter Scholtz

Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall

The magical tale of a young girl, Thandi, who captures and befriends the mischievous

shape-changing Zulu water-sprite, the Tokoloshe. (Suitable for all ages)

Friday at 4:00 pm / Saturday at 1:00 & 3:00 pm / Sunday at 3:00 pm

12 years and under $2.00 – Adults $3.00

Director: Danielle McKinney

The Imaginators

by Dwayne Hartford / Directed by James Lynch

September 26, 27, 28

Uncertain and nervous after a move to a new town, Anne and Tim find their place with the help of a new friend who leads them through an intrepid battle with the fierce child-eating monster, the Mooklecratz.

(best suited for ages 6 and above)

Totally Red

by Dinah Toups / Directed by Holly Yokley

October 10, 11, 12

A hilarious and theatrically adventurous retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood which takes children from Shakespeare to HipHop.

(suitable for all ages)

The Mischief Makers

by Lowell Swortzel / Directed by Kaitlen Osburn

November 14, 15, 16

A comedy about the world's best-loved tricksters, rascals, and rogues. A special co-production with the Kentucky Library and Museum. (Performances will also be scheduled at the Kentucky Library and Museum on Western Kentucky University campus.)

(suitable for all ages)