Papermill Theater Childrens Theater announces Summer Schedule

Children’s Theatre on Wednesdays AND SATURDAY mornings in Lincoln, NH

NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS KICKS OFF 2008 CHILDREN’S THEATRE WITH “SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED” PERFORMANCE AT PAPERMILL THEATRE IN LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Weekly Summer Theatre Performances Throughout Central and Northern New Hampshire

Lincoln, NH The North Country Center for the Arts will kick off its 2008 summer season with the performance of “Snow White and Rose Red” on Wednesday, June 25, at the Papermill Theatre in Lincoln, NH.

Throughout the summer, five adult actors from the Papermill Theatre company perform eight original musical adaptations of favorite fairy and folk takes. The performances generally last 30-40 minutes are arranged for families with children 3 years and older.

Children’s Theatre performances include the following and families can catch a performance at one of seven different locations this summer.

June 23-28 - Snow White and Rose Red: Two sisters, a bear (who may or may not be a prince), a treasure, and an evil troll ... this classic Grimm's fairy tale is sure to delight the family.

June 30-July 5: St. George and the Dragon: A little girl's imagination takes her into a magical world with misunderstood dragons, a befuddled knight, and lots of adventure.

July 7-12: Thumbelina: This classic, based on the tale by Hans Christian Anderson, tells the story of a beautiful girl (no bigger than a thumb), and her escapades as she searches for her place in the world.

July 14-19: Jack and the Beanstalk: A young boy with big dreams makes a split second decision that leads him on a dangerous journey into the clouds.

July 21-July 26: Just So Stories: "The Elephant's Child", "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin", "The Crab that Played with the Sea", and other Rudyard Kipling classic stores come to life on stage in this charming adaptation.

July 28-August 2: Cinderella: A mistreated orphan girl, evil step-sisters, a royal ball, a glass slipper ... a little bit of magic is needed to help Cinderella find her prince.

August 4-9: The Elves and the Shoemaker: This Hans Christian Anderson classic shows the magic that can happen when a poor shoemaker offers kindness to two industrious elves.

August 11-16: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A little girl falls down a rabbit hole, and an exciting adventure begins! Don't miss this final production of the Papermill's Children's Season.