THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Best enjoyed by 6th through 12th Grade

In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. This is new adaptation for a new generation is proudly presented by the Edgerton Center in early March 2008.

PINOCCHIO THE MUSICAL
Based on the book by Colodi
Book, Music & Lyrics by Patty Carver; Musical Arrangement by Leo P. Carusone
Best enjoyed by Pre-K through 8th Grade

The fun begins when a poor, old toymaker named Geppetto finds a piece of talking wood and carves it into a puppet named Pinocchio! With the help of a magical Blue Fairy, Pinocchio comes to life and is able to walk, dance and play. But this troublemaker will have to prove himself to be of good character before he can achieve his dream of becoming a real boy! Filled with original music, sing-a-longs and audience participation, CFT’s original musical version of this classic story is sure to be the perfect spring trip!

THE SNOW STORY
Book, Music & Lyrics by Patty Carver; Musical Arrangement by Leo P. Carusone
Best enjoyed by Pre-K through 2nd Grade

THE SNOW STORY is an incredible holiday adventure that builds on the familiar characters from Patty’s Place. This production focuses on the misadventures of Stage Door Pops, Milton Mushworth and Dancin' Danny as they try to find the holiday spirit. Young children learn about the holiday traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa throughout all the crazy antics of these town characters, the band and Patty herself.  THE SNOW STORY is a wonderful holiday event that can introduce young children to the many different holiday celebrations that take place in America each year. Join us in December for this incredibly celebration of the season that is full of songs, stories and sing-alongs from many different cultures!