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WHEN: Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., on the campus of Drew University
TICKETS: $15 for patrons 17 and under. Adult tickets are $20. For more information about The Shakespeare Theatre’s Classics for Kids performances, please call the Box Office at (973) 408-5600 or visit ShakespeareNJ.org. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is
pleased to present Merry, Merry Mischief — the final installment
of the 2024 Classics for Kids series. Patrons of all ages will delight in this seasonal
offering that is sure to bring the gift of giggles and a flurry of fun
to kids and kids-at-heart alike.
In this bright and jolly “scripts-in-hand” presentation,
audiences will see an array of wintry children’s tales brought to life.
Stories include Oscar Wilde’s touching tale of The Selfish Giant,
Ogden Nash’s silly story of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus, and
the thrilling adventure of A Kidnapped Santa Claus by Wizard
of Oz author L. Frank Baum. The hour-long presentation
will also be sprinkled with seasonal songs and wintry poems perfect for
the “littles” in your group.
The cast includes Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
company members John Ahlin (Charley’s Aunt, It’s a Wonderful Life
Radio Play), Devin Mae Conway (The Bungler, As You Like It,
2019), Christian Frost (Sense and Sensibility, As You
Like It), Gerrard James (Macbeth), AhDream Smith (STNJ
premiere), and Kayla Ryan Walsh (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and
Murder, Sense and Sensibility). These members of the Shakespeare
Theatre’s family of artists will regale audiences with music and
stories rooted in the magic of the season. Artistic Director Brian B.
Crowe directs.
Ward off the cold and join us for this cozy, heartwarming
holiday event for the whole family! Free, interactive “Adventure Guide”
packets will be provided for youth patrons.
Classics for Kids makes classic literature fun and accessible, sparking a
love for reading and live theater from an early age. The
family-friendly environment provides a wonderful opportunity for
children and caregivers to bond over shared cultural experiences,
cultivating future generations of theatergoers, storytellers, and
lifelong learners.
This program is made possible in part by the generosity of
Stark D. Kirby, Jr.
Bring your family and friends to experience the magic of Merry,
Merry Mischief. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
ShakespeareNJ.org.
General Information:
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Brian B. Crowe
MAIN STAGE: The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue (at Lancaster Road), Madison, NJ
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Call the Box Office at
973-408-5600 or visit ShakespeareNJ.org
About the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey:
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is one of the
leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving approximately
75,000 adults and children annually. It is New Jersey's largest
professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's canon and other
classic masterworks. Through its productions and education programs the
company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of
the classics for contemporary audiences.
The Shakespeare
Theatre of New Jersey’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding
from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the
National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major support is received
from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Edward T.
Cone Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Carnegie
Corporation of New York, CTW Foundation, The Samuel H. Scripps
Foundation, Union Foundation, E.J. Grassmann Trust, Hyde, and Watson
Foundation, Jack K. Ayre and Frank Ayre Lee Theatre Foundation, The
John R. Eckel Jr. Foundation, Turrell Fund, The Merrill G. and Emita E.
Hastings Foundation, and the Howard Gilman Foundation, as well as
contributions from numerous other foundations, corporations, government
agencies, and individuals.
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