October 6-11, 2009

By Eric Coble

From the well known novel by Lois Lowry, The Giver is about twelve-year-old Jonas who lives in a seemingly perfect futuristic world and what he does when he learns the great price his community pays for such perfection.

A Year with Frog and Toad

By Arnold Lobel

A Year with Frog and Toad (Dec. 15-23) Based on the books by Arnold Lobel Music by Robert Reale Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale A Year With Frog and Toad" is a musical based on the "Frog and Toad" children's stories written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. The musical follows the woodland adventures of two amphibious friends, a worrywart toad and a perky frog, with their assorted colorful hopping, crawling and flying companions, over the course of a year. This wonderful family musical that was nominated for 3 Tony Awards, celebrates love and friendship in a whimsical, entertaining , vaudeville style the whole family will love.

Student Matinees Dec. 15-18 9:30 and 11:30 am

Boxcar Children

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children (March 11-21) by Barbara Field Adapted from the novels by Gertrude Chandler Warner This thrilling story is about four newly orphaned siblings set in the Depression era. When the children find out they're are bound for different foster homes, they run away in order to keep their family together. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run as well as keeping their family together.

Student Matinees March 10-13 and March 16-19) 9:30 & 11:30 am

Junie B. Jones & a Little Monkey Business

By Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones & a Little Monkey Business (June 10-20) based on the book by Barbara Park Adapted by Joan Cushing The willfull Junie B. Jones has to contend with the unwelcome news that her mother is going to have a baby. As if that weren't enough, she also has the high-stress task of finding something to bring for show-and-tell. When the baby arrives, it looks like a solution to that problem, since her Grandma Miller describes the new arrival “as the cutest little monkey” — what could be better than telling the class about her new primate brother? A hilarious musical not to be missed.

Weekday Matinees June 10-11 and June 16-18 10:00 am