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OLNEY SUGGESTS THE FOLLOWING SHOWS FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES

A National Players Production - America's longest touring company, on the Historic Stage

AS YOU LIKE IT

Date(s): September 17-18
By: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Clay Hopper

When her uncle banishes her from court, Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden where she meets an unlikely group of woodland characters-wise fools, malcontent wanderers, lovesick shepherds, and Orlando, the man she loves. In this joyful comedy, identities are revealed, brothers reconciled, harmony established, and romantic happiness triumphs.

Rated "PG"

These Preview Performances are Pay-What-You-Can

A National Players Production - America's longest touring company, on the Historic Stage

1984

Date(s): September 10 -11
By: George Orwell
Directed by: Jeffery Stanton

This great modern classic of "Negative Utopia"-the nightmarish world dominated by Big Brother and his vast network of agents suffocating freedom in a totalitarian world-is timelier than ever, and its warnings more powerful.

Rated "PG"

These Preview Performances are Pay-What-You-Can

Olney Theatre Institute Presents:

Cinderella and Her Sisters

Date(s): October 9 - 19

Cinderella and Her Sisters is a fun-filled experience that features three versions of the beloved fairytale from around the world: The Little Red Fish and the Golden Clog (Iraq), Maria La Cencienta (Chile), and Little Burnt Face (Native American).

Rated "G"

$15; $6 lap seat (ages 3 and under); Groups of 15 or more receive additional discounts.

PETER PAN -The Musical

Date(s): November 19 - January 4 '09
Book by: J.M. Barrie
Music by: Mark Charlap, additional music by Jule Styne

Lyrics by: Carolyn Leigh, additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Take a magical voyage this holiday season to a place where dreams are born. Fly to Never Never Land with the wide-eyed Darling children. Meet mischievous Lost Boys, feisty Tiger Lily, swashbuckling pirates, spunky Tinker Bell, and the ultimate young adventurer: Peter Pan. Whether you're grown up or not, this enchanting story and its brilliant score will sprinkle your heart with fairy dust and leave you thinking lovely thoughts.

Rated "G"

$25-48; kids 18 and under are $19-24; Groups of 15 or more receive additional discounts.

 

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