Our 2011-2012 Season

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THE TWELVE DANCING

PRINCESSES

BY CLAUDIA HAAS

SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 9

King Oakley has been absent from his kingdom for several years and upon his return decides his kingdom has grown lax, with the aid of his new diabolical servant, Fiorello, he devises a strict regimen for his daughters. They are no longer allowed to leave the castle grounds. In an effort to break the harsh rules, the 12 princesses are taken in by Fiorello and his devious plan to take over the kingdom. With their love for dancing, they become pawns in the evil plot. But with the help of the gardener and their nanny, the plan is foiled and the king and princesses both learn lessons in moderation and selflessness and of course live happily ever after. This is a must see entertainment for the entire family.

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS

PAGEANT EVER

BY BARBARA ROBINSON

DECEMBER 1ST – 11TH

Based on the best selling book, this delightful comedy is an American classic and one of the best holiday stories ever written. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Mayhem and fun collide when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story head-on. You won’t want to miss this great family entertainment for the holidays.

QUEEN ZIXI OF IX,

THE STORY OF

THE MAGIC CLOAK

BY JASON TREMBLAY
WINNER OF EVCT’S ASPIRING PLAYWRITING CONTEST
ADAPTED FROM A STORY BY L. FRANK BAUM

FEBRUARY 9TH – 19TH

Two young children, Fluff and Bud have been forced to live with their greedy Aunt. With no food or shelter to be found in the country, she takes them to the city to look for work. The king of the land of Noland has recently died and left the kingdom without an heir to the throne. An ancient law thrusts Bud instantly into being crowned king and he is whisked away to live in the palace and rule the land. With the aid of Princess Fluff, and a most magical cloak, King Bud battles an evil queen, a conniving minister, a greedy aunt, and a band of Roly Rogues. The children lead the kingdom to prosperity and happiness. Adapted from the classic story by L. Frank Baum, this play is sure to entertain children of all ages.

THE STORY OF HANSEL AND GRETEL

BOOK BY VERA MORRIS MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BILL FRANCOEUR

JUNE 14TH – 24TH

Times are tough for the people of the village, so Hansel and Gretel are sent into the woods to gather berries. They get lost in the forest where they meet up with a number of peculiar characters. A fiery troll who guards his little wooden bridge from all who attempt to cross over it, and an articulate owl, giving advice to anyone who will listen. They are misdirected by a forest sprite, and two hobgoblins in the service of an evil (but extremely funny) witch, who meets them at every turn to guide them to the witch’s delight-fully yummy house. The witch makes Gretel cook and clean from morning until night and locks poor Hansel in a cage fattening him up by feeding him nothing but cake! Gretel, however, outwits the crone freeing herself, her brother and all the children who have been turned into cookies. This musical is sweetened delightfully with great music, a must see for the entire family.