Long Wharf Theatre‘s Next Stage program for “early career theater professionals” (namely Long Wharf interns and promising young staffers) has evolved into an opportunity to present regular children’s shows at the theater. The latest, Loren Swortzell’s The Mischief Makers, directed by Kristianna Smith, begins this weekend.
Remaining performances are today (Saturday the 24th) at 2 p.m., Sunday March 25 at 2 p.m., and Saturday March 31 at 2 p.m. There are also weekday performances for school groups March 27-30 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation on the weekends is $5; school shows are free.
The shows based on African, North American and European folk legends, bringing togehter Anansi the trickster spider, Reynard the clever fox and a conniving Raven for a battle of the wills. The cast includes Jenn Mello, Kenneth Murray, Tim Strabers and the ever-radiant Aleta Staton (in photo above).