SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
OCTOBER 19 – 21, 2012
Conceived and Adapted from the classic fairytale by Keith Weirich
DIRECTED BY MARYELLEN STEVENSON
Based on the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS tells the enchanted tale a beautiful princess, threatened by a vain and wicked Queen. However, when take into the forest to be murdered, the Queen’s huntsman cannot commit the horrible deed, so Snow White flees and finds refuge in the home of seven diamond-mining dwarfs. When the evil Queen discovers that Snow White is still alive, she transforms herself into an old hag and brings a poisonous apple to the young girl. Only true love’s kiss will wake Snow White from her enchanted deep slumber. One of the most popular fairytales of all time, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS will entertain, enchant and amaze audiences of all ages.
An Original Play, Rated G
LES MISERABLES [School Edition]
NOVEMBER 9 – 18, 2012
Book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer
DIRECTED BY KEITH WEIRICH
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY HENRY KOPCZYNSKIE III
CHOREOGRAPHY BY VALERIE PSOINOS
This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world.
In 19th century France, convict Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life. Police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways, pursues Valjean, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption. After ten years of pursuit, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter, Cosette. Based upon Victor Hugo’s classic novel, LES MISERABLES is a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
Musical, Rated PG
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
DECEMBER 2012
Conceived, Adapted from the Charles Dickens novella and originally staged by Keith Weirich
DIRECTED BY KEITH WEIRICH
Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future hoping to change his destiny and save his soul. This play, with music, is an original adaptation by Peacock Players Artistic Director Keith Weirich, follows Scrooge through a strange and magical journey, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season.
An Original Play with music, Rated PG
RUMORS
FEBRUARY 15 – 17, 2013
By Neil Simon
DIRECTED BY KEITH WEIRICH
Neil Simon, America’s best-known multi-award winning playwright, excels in presenting the frustrations and vagaries of life with delicious humor. His comic concoction RUMORS is a madcap murder-mystery dinner party where four well-dressed couples gather at the home of Charlie and Myra Brock – to celebrate the wedding anniversary of their hosts. However, they arrive to find that their host is lying upstairs with a bullet hole in his ear lobe, and Myra is nowhere to be seen. One by one, each couple is pitched headlong into high-voltage hilarity as the friends try frantically to protect their host, and themselves, by hiding the evening’s events from the rumor mill of the outside world.
Comedy, Rated PG
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr.
MARCH 15 – 24, 2013
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Music by Alan Menken
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Animated Feature Film
DIRECTED BY MARYELLEN STEVENSON
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY HENRY KOPCZYNSKIE III
CHOREOGRAPHY BY TBA
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live as a part of the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs Part of Your World, She’s in Love, and the Oscar-winning Under the Sea.
Musical, Rated G
INTO THE WOODS
MAY 3 – 12, 2013
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
DIRECTED BY KEITH WEIRICH
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY HENRY KOPCZYNSKIE III
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale masterpiece INTO THE WOODS. When a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame). Everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy – in the style of The Princess Bride – becomes a moving lesson about moral responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a timeless yet relevant piece and a rare modern Broadway musical classic.
Musical, Rated G
