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Children's Theater

THE RELUCTANT DRAGON

Book and lyrics by Randy Latimer

Music by Gary Rue

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 through Sunday, MAy 18, 2008, STAGES THEATER, HOPKINS, MN

"Dragon, It's a Dragon and he's living on the hill," the townspeople sing. And yes, indeed, there is a dragon in the vicinity, and he's been seen by the boy Will. In fact, he's been befriended by Will. Send for the dragon slayer!! This dragon, however, loves poetry, vegetables and making friends. But it looks as if there'll be a battle whether the dragon wants one or not. This original commission by Stages Theatre Company from 1993 is one of the most-requested, well-remembered musical comedies in our history. It is back by popular demand. Based on the Book by Kenneth Grahame Book and Lyrics by Randy Latimer Music by Gary Rue

ANANSI THE TRICKSTER SPIDER

By Alberto Justiniano

Music and additional lyrics by Gary Rue

FRIDAY, MAY 9, through Sunday, June 1, 2008, STEPPINGSTONE THEATRE, ST PAUL

An Afro-Latina spider, Anansi, helps Felipe and his friends save the forest when the mayor of the Caribbean Island town of San Pedro sells the surrounding forest to developers. In a rescue attempt, a group of kids join Anansi, the Spider, and his animal friends in seeking the help for Hurracan the Taino God of the wind to rid the forest of the developers. The motley crew encounters boxing turtles, and giant serpents and trick themselves out of dangerous situation in pursue of their mission.