And like any good fairytale melodrama, the story works on many levels. He plays a villainous role in the musical. According to Kathy Stephan, director and scriptwriter, the play has many messages. The group of young actors, accompanied by composer Kevin Rollins on the guitar, will perform Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Putnam County Playhouse. Before venturing into surrounding communities, they will also perform Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Walden Inn.
All performances are free.
Nesbit and La Purr's Fairytail Theatre began in 1996 and continues under the direction of Stephan. The troupe performs both classics and original scripts, including Stephan's series of plays about Nesbit the dog and La Purr the cat. The focus of this group is to educate children while entertaining them through theatre. Nesbit and La Purr's Fairytail Theatre channels the magic and whimsy of drama into amusing plays with important moral messages. Their repertoire also reflects multicultural awareness.