Surviving the Applewhites
Mar. 7-22, 2008

Adapted from Stephanie S. Tolan's Newbery Honor Book, this is the story of Jake Semple, a young teen seemingly destined for juvenile delinquency whose last hope is a homeschool run by the eccentric Applewhite clan. More >>


A Tale of Two Cities
Mar. 22-Apr. 6, 2008

A brand new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of love and hate, war and peace, revenge and redemption during the chaos of the French Revolution. More >>


Getting Near to Baby
Mar. 27-Apr. 20, 2008

One family's journey toward understanding begins when, following the death of their baby sister, 12-year old Willa Jo and her little sister are sent to live with their strict Aunt. (A 2000 Newbery Honor book.) More >>



US Airways, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Childsplay (Phoenix) and People’s Light & Theatre (Philadelphia) are pleased to announce the creation of a national festival of new plays for young audiences and families. This 18-month festival, encompassing six productions in three US Airways hub cities, will provide more than 30,000 children, parents, and grandparents with the opportunity to experience new and innovative plays of the highest artistic quality.


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