SecondStory Repertory’s one-hour, family friendly plays and musicals are perfect for school-aged children.
Showtimes are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
For ticket information, visit www.secondstoryrep.org.
The theater is located at 7325 166th Ave. N.E., Suite F250, Redmond.
• “Cinderella”
Sept. 12-27
Book and lyrics by Patricia Haines-Ainsworth
Music by Terence Levitt Alaric
Based on the story by Charles Perrault
Directed by Patricia Haines-Ainsworth
Music direction by Terence Levitt Alaric
Songs, dances, colorful costumes, buffoonery and a plethora of inside jokes will delight audiences of all ages. Cinderella must find a way to break free from the wicked antics of her stepmother and two horrible stepsisters so she can make it to this year’s royal ball and win the heart of a prince. Will her fairy godmother get the spells right? Does anything good really ever happen after midnight? Will the prince find Cinderella in time? Come find out with this new adaptation of the classic rags-to-riches fairy tale.
• “Alice in Wonderland”
Oct. 17-Nov. 8
(There are no performances on Oct. 18)
Book, music and lyrics by John Allman
Based on the novel by Lewis Carroll
Directed by Adam Minton
Follow Alice on a madcap adventure down the rabbit hole and into a magical fantasyland. Local author/composer John Allman’s spin on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” becomes curiouser and curiouser the further down you go and features characters from the book not typically brought to life on stage. Follow sweet Alice in Alice in Wonderland as she stumbles upon crazy tea parties, a wily Cheshire Cat and has a bizarre encounter with the tyrannical Queen of Hearts.
• “Christmas Carol Jr.”
Dec. 6-20
Arrangements and original music by Terence Levitt Alaric
Adapted from the Charles Dickens novel by Mark Chenovick
Featuring: John Clark as Ebenezer Scrooge
It’s story time at the North Pole as Mrs. Claus and the elves bring the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Meet all of your favorite characters as we journey through time discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Afraid of ghosts? No problem. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future are all portrayed by the zaniest elves in Santa’s workshop — and who could possibly be afraid of a silly little elf?
• “Stuart Little”
Jan. 16-Feb. 6
(There are no performance on Feb. 7)
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
Directed by Doug Knoop
This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of “Charlotte’s Web.” The many adventures — both big and small — of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a “real people’s world.”
• “How I Became a Pirate”
Feb. 27-March 20
(There are no performances on Feb. 28)
Book, music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Based on the book “How I Became a Pirate” written by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon
Music direction by Aimee Hong
Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob, as they try to find the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map. The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure. Terrific songs like “A Good One to Boot,” “Green Teeth,” “I’m Really Just a Sensitive Guy,” “Talk Like a Pirate,” “Soccer by the Rules,” “Pirates Dot Arrgh” and many others will have your audience rolling in the aisles and leaving the theatre secretly wishing for Captain Braid Beard and the gang to one day pay them a visit. Arrgh!
• “Fancy Nancy the Musical”
April 23-May 15
Book and lyrics by Susan DiLallo
Music and lyrics by Danny Abosch
Based on the book series written by Jane O’Connor with illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser
Directed by Kate Swenson
Music direction by Julie Parsons
Pour a spot of tea and get ready to enjoy the most elegant children’s musical of the year. “Fancy Nancy the Musical” follows Nancy and her friends as they prepare for their very first school recital. Nancy is positive — that’s “fancy” for “100 percent sure” — that she’ll be selected to be a mermaid. But when another girl wins the coveted role, leaving Nancy stuck playing a dreary tree, she’s determined to bring flair to the mundane role. This fun family musical features great songs, clever lyrics and valuable lessons.
