Action, comedy, romance, rock ‘n roll, and a little bit of opera spice up the story of Sleeping Beauty in this magical, musical twist on the fairy tale classic. At Princess Briar Rose’s christening, wicked Wisteria puts a curse on the newly born baby after realizing she wasn’t invited to the party. Three wacky fairies along with Briar Rose’s overprotective parents, quickly shelter the curious and beautiful princess, but even then the spell finds Briar Rose and puts her to sleep for a hundred years. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love and a song.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Written by E.B. White; Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Directed by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Theatre for Young Audiences

Adults $10; Children $5

August 3, 4, 10, 11

Two Performances on Friday and Saturday 10AM and 2PM CST

The Dunes Summer Theatre is proud to bring this classic tale to life for young audiences and their parents. The story centers around a little girl named Fern Arable’s pet pig, Wilbur. Fern’s father spares Wilbur from slaughter, and allows Fern to nurture the piglet into adulthood. Eventually Wilbur is sold to Fern’s uncle, Homer Zuckerman, where he is left yearning for companionship. Sadly Wilbur is snubbed by the other barn animals, until a spider named Charlotte, befriends him. Upon Wilbur’s discovery that he is again intended for slaughter, Charlotte promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to spare his life and win him friends in the end.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Written by E.B. White; Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Directed by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Theatre for Young Audiences

Adults $10; Children $5

August 3, 4, 10, 11

Two Performances on Friday and Saturday 10AM and 2PM CST

The Dunes Summer Theatre is proud to bring this classic tale to life for young audiences and their parents. The story centers around a little girl named Fern Arable’s pet pig, Wilbur. Fern’s father spares Wilbur from slaughter, and allows Fern to nurture the piglet into adulthood. Eventually Wilbur is sold to Fern’s uncle, Homer Zuckerman, where he is left yearning for companionship. Sadly Wilbur is snubbed by the other barn animals, until a spider named Charlotte, befriends him. Upon Wilbur’s discovery that he is again intended for slaughter, Charlotte promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to spare his life and win him friends in the end.

25th ANNUAL PUTNAM CO. SPELLING BEE

Musical by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Leigh Selting

July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and August 3, 4, 5

Performances on Friday/Saturdays at 7PM & Sundays 2 PM CST

This Tony Award winning musical centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the annual Spelling Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups. Contestants, who finally get their chance to shine, approach the competition with all ferocity of athletes in a state wide championship game. With each correct spelling, the nerdy, socially awkward, classroom misfits display youthful exuberance. The 24 musical numbers vary from upbeat ensemble pieces to touching solos.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Written by E.B. White; Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Directed by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Theatre for Young Audiences

Adults $10; Children $5

August 3, 4, 10, 11

Two Performances on Friday and Saturday 10AM and 2PM CST

The Dunes Summer Theatre is proud to bring this classic tale to life for young audiences and their parents. The story centers around a little girl named Fern Arable’s pet pig, Wilbur. Fern’s father spares Wilbur from slaughter, and allows Fern to nurture the piglet into adulthood. Eventually Wilbur is sold to Fern’s uncle, Homer Zuckerman, where he is left yearning for companionship. Sadly Wilbur is snubbed by the other barn animals, until a spider named Charlotte, befriends him. Upon Wilbur’s discovery that he is again intended for slaughter, Charlotte promises to hatch a plan guaranteed to spare his life and win him friends in the end.

The Ensemble Theatre Company proudly presents “Gutenberg! The Musical!” By Anthony King and Scott Brown. Directed by Zachary Gipson and Dustin Ritchea with Rachael Lauer on piano!

This two-man musical production showcases the creative work of the fictional characters Doug Simon and Bud Davenport, who have just finished writing an “original musical” about Johann Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press. Doug and Bud are eager to get their musical on Broadway and decide to present it to an audience chalk full of Broadway producers A.K.A. you. By playing over 20 characters, Doug and Bud take the audience on a wild comedic ride they’ll never forget.

At The Art Barn

695 N 400 East

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Performance Dates:

August 3rd, 4th, 5th 10, 11th, 12th.

Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm.

Gutenberg! The Musical! is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Written by Frederick Knott
Directed by Leigh Selting

August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and September 1, 2

Performances on Friday/Saturdays at 7PM & Sundays 2 PM CST

Susy Hendrix is a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three con-men searching for a doll stuffed with heroin, which her husband Sam unwittingly transported from Canada as a favor to a woman who has since been murdered. Complicating matters, is the fact that a little girl living in an apartment upstairs has stolen the doll. Intent on retrieving the heroine, con man, Roat, leads his companion of thugs into thinking they will be rich if they find the doll. In the end, Roat turns on his companions and sets his sights on murder.

The Actor’s Nightmare /Sr. Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You – Comedy double feature by Christopher Durang
directed by Aaron Breford
The Actor’s Nightmare is a hilarious spoof that details the plight of a stranger who is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Inspired by the well known dream experienced by many in the theatre where they are in a play but have no recollection of having been to rehearsal and they know neither the lines nor the plot. Sister Mary… is a biting irreverent and uproariously funny satire that aims it barbs at organized religion, striking home with hilarious results.

Hard Travelin’ with Woody, a two multimedia solo shows, will be at  Paul and Angie Lowe’s L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group (LCTG) in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Aug. 23-26. Thurs.-Sat. dinner at 6:30, show at 8pm; Sunday, lunch at 12:30, show at 2pm.

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Written by Frederick Knott
Directed by Leigh Selting

August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and September 1, 2

Performances on Friday/Saturdays at 7PM & Sundays 2 PM CST

Susy Hendrix is a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three con-men searching for a doll stuffed with heroin, which her husband Sam unwittingly transported from Canada as a favor to a woman who has since been murdered. Complicating matters, is the fact that a little girl living in an apartment upstairs has stolen the doll. Intent on retrieving the heroine, con man, Roat, leads his companion of thugs into thinking they will be rich if they find the doll. In the end, Roat turns on his companions and sets his sights on murder.

The Actor’s Nightmare /Sr. Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You – Comedy double feature by Christopher Durang
directed by Aaron Breford
The Actor’s Nightmare is a hilarious spoof that details the plight of a stranger who is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Inspired by the well known dream experienced by many in the theatre where they are in a play but have no recollection of having been to rehearsal and they know neither the lines nor the plot. Sister Mary… is a biting irreverent and uproariously funny satire that aims it barbs at organized religion, striking home with hilarious results.

Hard Travelin’ with Woody, a two multimedia solo shows, will be at  Paul and Angie Lowe’s L’arc en Ciel Theatre Group (LCTG) in Cedar Lake, Indiana, Aug. 23-26. Thurs.-Sat. dinner at 6:30, show at 8pm; Sunday, lunch at 12:30, show at 2pm.

The Actor’s Nightmare /Sr. Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You – Comedy double feature by Christopher Durang
directed by Aaron Breford
The Actor’s Nightmare is a hilarious spoof that details the plight of a stranger who is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Inspired by the well known dream experienced by many in the theatre where they are in a play but have no recollection of having been to rehearsal and they know neither the lines nor the plot. Sister Mary… is a biting irreverent and uproariously funny satire that aims it barbs at organized religion, striking home with hilarious results.

WAIT UNTIL DARK

Written by Frederick Knott
Directed by Leigh Selting

August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and September 1, 2

Performances on Friday/Saturdays at 7PM & Sundays 2 PM CST

Susy Hendrix is a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three con-men searching for a doll stuffed with heroin, which her husband Sam unwittingly transported from Canada as a favor to a woman who has since been murdered. Complicating matters, is the fact that a little girl living in an apartment upstairs has stolen the doll. Intent on retrieving the heroine, con man, Roat, leads his companion of thugs into thinking they will be rich if they find the doll. In the end, Roat turns on his companions and sets his sights on murder.

The Actor’s Nightmare /Sr. Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You – Comedy double feature by Christopher Durang
directed by Aaron Breford
The Actor’s Nightmare is a hilarious spoof that details the plight of a stranger who is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Inspired by the well known dream experienced by many in the theatre where they are in a play but have no recollection of having been to rehearsal and they know neither the lines nor the plot. Sister Mary… is a biting irreverent and uproariously funny satire that aims it barbs at organized religion, striking home with hilarious results.

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