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Article posted: 11/11/2012 6:00 AM

Curtain goes up on local children's theater

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Dara Cameron stars as the title character in "Cinderella," running from Saturday, Nov. 17, through Monday, Dec. 31, at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

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Eight-year-old Killian Hughes is one of two cast members playing Tiny Tim in the Drury Lane Theater for Young Audiences production of "A Christmas Carol."

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Caroline Heffernan, seated, portrays the title role of "Annie" at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. At her feet is her canine sidekick Sandy, played by "Mikey," a rescue dog from William Berloni Theatrical Animals.

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Dara Cameron stars as "Cinderella" at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

Courtesy of Peter Coombs and The Marriott Theatre

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Heading out to the theater can be a special family outing, especially around the holidays. For youngsters, in particular, it can be a chance to step into a magical world of lights, costumes and make believe. “Theater is so important — especially for young audiences. We know that we are planting a seed for future theatergoers," said Andy Hite, artistic director at the Marriott Theatre, which is staging "Cinderella" starting Nov. 17.