Photo taken by Brad Goda.
By Staff Reports
(Honolulu)—Charlotte’s Web, the Newbery Medal-winning children’s tale by E.B. White, takes the stage in grand barnyard style April 5 – May 11 as the finale to Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s 2012-13 “Season of Classics.”
The play opens at Tenney Theatre on the grounds of The Cathedral of St. Andrew Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m., and continues Saturdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 and May 11 at 4:30 p.m. American Sign Language-interpreted (ASL) performance is on Apr. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Photo taken by Brad Goda.
Single tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for youth. Tickets may be ordered online at www.htyweb.org or by calling HTY at 839-9885. Walk-ups are welcome on a space available basis.
Photo taken by Brad Goda.
Considered one of the greatest American stories of all time, the beloved Charlotte’s Web has been adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette. Accompanied by live music from a delightful three-piece string ensemble, all the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and of course the extraordinary spider, Charlotte. Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will leave audiences enchanted.
Photo taken by Brad Goda.
Charlotte’s Web is performed by a relatively large cast consisting of the entire 2012-13 season slate of HTY company actors: Maile Holck, Junior Tesoro, Alvin Chan, Kala‘i Stern, Chesley Cannon, Jordan Savusa and Nina Buck. Director is Eric Johnson; set and light designer is David Gerke; Chesley Cannon is props designer; costume designer is Sandra Payne.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth is Hawaii’s non-profit professional theatre company providing theatre and drama education programs that make a difference in the lives of Hawaii’s young people and families. Founded in 1955, HTY is recognized the world over as one of America’s most honored theatres.