This production of A Christmas Carol goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept: At the opening curtain, Charles Dickens himself is introduced to the audience, ready to present one of the famed platform readings of his stories that packed auditoriums in Europe and America. Of course, the story chosen is one which he often performed, A Christmas Carol. Come and enjoy live, community theater!


Show dates are Dec. 2, 3, 4*, 8**, 9, 10, 11*, 15**, 16, 17

Performances are at 8 PM and 2 PM for Sunday matinees.


For more information: www.footlighterstheater.com

Location: Footlighters Theater 58 Main Avenue Berwyn

This event is appropriate for: ages 5 and older

Cost: Tickets are $12 cash or check.

Arden Theatre company offers 2 for 1 tickets to The Flea and the Professor, thanks to Target.

Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this new musical is written by Jordan Harrison with music by Richard Gray, lyrics by Harrison and Gray and directed by Anne Kauffman. Best enjoyed by families with children ages 5 and older, The Flea and the Professor will be on stage May 4-June 12, 2011.



The following performances are part of the Target 2 for 1 Family Series:

Fridays at 7pm: May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10

Saturdays at 12pm: May 7, 14

Saturdays at 4pm: May 14

Sundays at 12pm and 4pm: May 8, 15

Target 2 for 1 Tickets are just $8-$16 each (standard prices $16-$32). Tickets can be ordered online at www.ardentheatre.org, by calling 215.922.1122, or by visiting the Box Office at 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19106. There is a limit of four discounted orders (8 tickets) per transaction, available while supplies last.

About The Flea and the Professor:
A young professor loses everything in the world but the flea who lives in his vest. And that turns out to be plenty. He and the flea become the best of friends, start a circus act, and set off to tour the world. Together the heroes must overcome shipwrecks, cannibals, and tickling. Adapted from the last story by the author of The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Emperor’s New Clothes, this new musical odyssey celebrates the excitement of the unknown with catchy songs and fantastical stage magic that will entertain children and parents alike.

Every performance of The Flea and the Professor includes a post-show question and answer session with the cast, an opportunity to meet the actors in the lobby after the performance, and a free commemorative show poster for all kids.


For more information: www.ardentheatre.org or by calling 215.922.1122

Location: 40 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.

This event is appropriate for: children 5 and older

Cost: Target 2 for 1 Tickets are just $8-$16 each (standard prices $16-$32)

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A lively adaptation of Mark Twain’s colorful American classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer features the hilarious antics of the mischievous Tom and Huck Finn, whose stories have inspired generations. Whether it’s graveyards at midnight, buried treasure, or whitewashing fences, every day is an adventure if you’re a boy growing up in a small town on the banks of the mighty Mississippi.

****TARGET Access Night is Thursday, February 17th at 7pm and all tickets are half-price. Call the box office or visit us online at PeoplesLight.org and use the promo code TARGET.******


For more information: For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.


Location: 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355

Cost: Single tickets are $31 for adults and $20 for children.

Celebrate the wit and wisdom of an American icon at this free, family-friendly kickoff of our Big Read project: readings from Twain's best-loved stories, games, raffles, sing-alongs & craft projects. The first 50 families receive book copies and discount ticket vouchers to our production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer which opens February 17th -March 13th.

For more information: www.peopleslight.org

Location: People's Light & Theatre 39 Conestoga Road Malvern

Cost: Free

The Kennett Amateur Theater Society (KATS) presents its annual pantomime "Dick Whittington & His Cat." The completely original script (and most of the songs) are by Gary Smith. This is KATS 10th pantomime and they are celebrating by revisiting the show that started it all.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 and are held at Kennett High School. Tickets for the evening performances are $8 for adults $4 for children 12 years and younger, the Saturday matinee is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger. To order tickets in advance call 610-444-3815 and leave a message. For more information visit www.callkats.org.


About the show
The earliest written version we know of the story of Dick Whittington dates from 1605! The eponymous hero is a real person: Richard Whittington was made Lord Mayor of London at least three times between 1397 and 1420. In 1402 (aged 52) he married Alice, daughter of Sir Ivo FitzWarin. They had no children. Whittington was very rich (something that required explaining obviously) and when he died in 1423 he left £7,000 to charity.

For more information: www.callkats.org

Location: Kennett High School

Cost: range from $3 -$8