ArtReach Educational Theatre stages 'Charlotte's Web' Feb. 6, 7

Posted January 28, 2015 10:00 pm

Submitted by ArtReach Educational Theatre

ArtReach Educational Theatre is staging "Charlotte's Web" as part of its Winter Theatre Workshop. Shows will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Bethel Luthern Church, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine. Tickets can be bought through the box office. Please call (630) 808-5852 or visit artreachspotlite.com.

"Charlotte's Web" is based on the beloved children's novel by E.B. White. This play production tells a story of a little pig named Wilbur. Wilbur was born a runt. Mr. Arable decides to kill him for dinner, but his daughter Fern begs him to let Wilbur live. As he matures, Wilbur is sold to Fern's uncle, Homer L. Zuckerman, in whose barnyard he's left yearning for friendship. He is snubbed by all the other barn animals. Wilbur is scared about the end of the season. He knows that when this time comes he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a gentle and wise grey spider that lives in his pen. Together they ensure that this will never happen.

The production is being directed by Jonah Parra and Dan Walsh (both of Chicago).

The cast includes: Sophie Kaegi (of Palatine) as Charlotte, Kevin Foss (of Palatine) as Wilbur, Nadia Shaaban (of Barrington) as Fern, Tanya Williams (of Palatine) as Mrs. Arable, Peter Johns (of Palatine) as Mr. Arable, Morgan Smith (of Barrington) as Avery, Matthew Smalec (of Elgin) as Templeton, and Isabel Kaegi (of Palatine), Jodie Lloyd (of Itasca), and Zoe Morehead (of Mount Prospect) as the narrators.

The mission of ArtReach Educational Theatre is to expose children to all aspects of theatre, music and dance. We accept any child from Beginner to Advanced performing levels with a genuine interest in the arts from age 5 through high school. All children are challenged and encouraged. ArtReach offers private voice lessons, dance and acting classes, advanced musical theatre workshops and summer arts camp rograms in Palatine.

For more information about ArtReach programs, taught by professional actors and teachers, call (847) 372-7798 or visit artreachspotlite.com.

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