Jack’s Adventure in American History  October 24, 2009
Bright Star Children’s Theatre

Join Jack as he works to cram for his upcoming American History Test. Suddenly his book magically explodes and brings him face to face with some of the most exciting moments in our nation’s history. George Wasshington, Betsy Ross, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Ford, and Neil Armstrong are just some of the more than 22 characters that come to life in this 45 minute minute adventure. Packed with audience participation, this high energy show will become one of your favorites.

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel  September 26, 2009
Tarradiddle Players of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, NC

Adapted from Virginia lee Burton’s 1939 Classic with music by Eric Lane Barnes Mike and Mary Ann, his beloved Steam Shovel, have been together for many years. They have dug holes for famous canals, mountainous railroad beds, superhighways, airports, and tall skyscrapers. Times have changed and newer, fancier shovels have become fashionable and there isn’t much work for an old steam shove. There is one last chance..the little town of Poppersville needs a foundation dug for its city hall and Mike and Mary Ann are determined to get the job. First they have to out bid the Diesel Shovel, the Electric Shovel and the fancy schmancy cappuchino making Nucleonic Diggatron. Are they up to the job? Not if Henry B Swap has his way!!

‘Tis’ the Season  December 5, 2009
Tarradiddle Players of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, NC
Compiled by the Tarradiddle Players

This joyful holiday play whisks you through season celebrations from around the world. Creep softly with the Tomten, who guards the farm in his native Sweden and outfoxes the Fox one cold, snowy night. Travel southward with the Sun who keeps her promise to the trees to return in this haunting Cherokee solstice story. Climb into the sleigh with Mrs. Claus, who thinks Christmas needs a little shaking up and be drawn into a favorite Hanukkah story. Be prepared to sing along including everyone’s favorite version of the “Twelve Days of Christmas”. A holiday must see!!!!

The Commedia King Arthur  May 22, 2010
Tarradiddle Players of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, NC
By Lane Riosley

Everybody’s favorite troupe of traveling players is back with the Tales of King Arthur. Never have the players been so audacious or so silly as when trying to pull this one off. It begins when the young squire, Arthur, forgets his master’s second sword and needs a substitute. What is a young squire to do? He grabs the nearest sword he can find (embedded in a rock) and the rest is, well, history. Fortunately, Merlyn is there as well as Sir Gwain, the Green Knight, Sir Lancelot and the Ogre, and King Arthur and the most adorable little dragon you have ever seen. What? No adorable dragons in Tales of King Arthur: Are you sure? See and decide for yourself and learn the origin of the name of Arthurs’ famous castle.

Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday  March 13, 2010
Bright Star Children’s Theatre

Sadie, the caterpillar, has ‘turned over a new leaf’ by starting classes at a brand new school. The only problem is that a bullying cockroach is working to ensure none of the bugs befriend her. Determined not to be made fun of, she befriends a very different ladybug and learns a valuable lesson….true beauty really does come from within! In becoming a butterfly, she soon realizes she has transformed much more than just herself.