by Ken Ludwig
World-renowned tenor Tito Merelli has signed on to play Otello at a Cleveland opera company in the fall of 1934. He arrives late and, through a set of crazy circumstances, passes out after mixing wine with a huge dose of tranquilizers. Believing that the divo is dead, the excitable opera manager taps his hapless assistant, an aspiring singer named Max, to suit up as the Moor and replace Merelli. Meanwhile, the tenor’s jealous wife, his ambitious female co-star, Max’s young girlfriend and the flirtatious head of the opera guild are on the scene fighting—sometimes literally—for the star’s attention.
Rex Putnam Blackbox Theatre (Limited Seating!)
November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 @ 7:00pm
November 2 & 9 @ 2:00pm
Please note: This production contains some adult situations. Not appropriate for children under 12.
Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Students $8
by Vera Morris
In this well known fairytale, Hansel and Gretel are sent into the woods, where they encounter some marvelous folk — an arrogant troll who fiercely guards his little wooden bridge, a talking owl, a forest sprite, and two hobgoblins in the service of the nasty (and hilarious) witch. Tremble for Hansel as he’s locked in a cage and fed nothing but fudge and cake. Cheer Gretel as she outwits the crone and sets free all the lost children who have been turned into cookies! All the moments are here, from the night spent in the woods to the discovery of the candy-coated little cottage.
RPHS Auditorium
Dec. 12, 13 @ 7pm
December 14 @ 2pm & 7pm
Performed with THE GRINCH presented by Rex Putnam HS Choralaires
Adults: $8 Seniors: $7 Students: $6
Book by Doug Wright, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, Music by Alan Menken
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
RPHS Auditorium
February 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 @ 7:00pm
February 22 & 29 @2:00pm
Adults: $12 Seniors $10 Students $8
by Joseph Robinette
This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.
RPHS Auditorium
April 30, May 1, 2 @7pm
May 2 @ 3pm & 7pm
Adults $7 Seniors $6 Students/Children $5