If you have an affection for stories that rhyme, there's a new show that may be worth your time. In viewing the show you'll be doing your part, to help the good folks who comprise Warren Arts. So this weekend, don't be caught in the dark. Load up your family and come to the Park.
The Park Theater will be home to Warren Arts' production of "Seussical Kids" this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The musical follows Horton the Elephant (portrayed by Norah McNeal) and JoJo, a Who, (played by Brooke Moore) on a journey to finding friendship through a series of songs and adventures.
The show marks Mary Wanamaker's directorial debut, but she is a longtime Warren Arts contributor and a kindergarten teacher at Hickory Creek Elementary. "The cast is made up of kids ranging from 4 to 14. Their talents range from singing and dancing to gymnastics, and we have utilized them all to make this show a really spectacular experience. The kids have worked together very well and have worked hard from the beginning," Wanamaker said.
Park Theater Manager Joe Harvey hopes the show will help introduce a new generation to the performing arts. “This is a shorter production, so we think it will be a great opportunity to introduce younger children to theater but it’s also an entertaining musical with an amazing cast that the whole family will enjoy,” Harvey said.
Wanamaker shares Harvey's desire to make theater more accessible to children and feels this is a great show to do just that. "We wanted to do a show made up of children for children, and being a teacher I have a special place in my heart for the works of Dr. Seuss, so it was a no-brainer when Seussical came up for discussion," Wanamaker said.
The approximately 30-minute show will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $13 for attendees 2-years-old and up. A family four-pack of tickets is available for $45. Tickets are available at mcminnvilleparktheater.com, at the Park Theater box office during business hours and at the door beginning one hour before showtime.
The Park Theater is located at 115 W. Main St. and can be reached at (931) 506-2787.
