The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson
Featuring a multi-generational cast Directed by John Potter

December 5-12, 2026
Seating is Limited. Advance Reservation is Recommended.

If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a group of children, this show will leave you laughing until your sides hurt. Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir wears too much lipstick, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph . But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings from the wrong side of the tracks, descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. Based on the popular children’s book.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

The March Hare’s Tale
By Kendra Thomas

A 25-minute play by kids ages 5-12, for kids with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

Performances at 12:30 pm on April 24-25 & May 1-2 and at 5:30 on Apr 27, 29 & 30 2027

Hear ye!  Hear ye!  The Queen of Hearts is to marry Wonderland’s King of Diamonds, and in preparation for wedding festivities, the king’s social director, March Hare, must tackle a very long list of onerous undertakings requested by the queen. But plans go down the rabbit hole when March Hare learns of the evil queen’s scheme to take over the kingdom by feeding everyone lunacy-inducing cherry tarts — a royal ruse so delicious, even the king cannot resist!  When the citizens of Wonderland turn even madder than the Hatter, March Hare and friend Megs come up with a plan.  And not a moment too soon — it looks as though March Hare is about to lose her head as she stands trial in front of a rigged jury!  Luckily, her friends come together and save the day with a solution that’s nothing to sneeze at! . Rated-G for the entire family.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Directed by Dayna Railton

A 75-minute play by kids, for kids with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

Performances at 2pm April 24-25 & May 1-2; & at 7pm April 23 & 27-30 2027

 A great adaptation of the beloved classic book. Alice and a ton of whacky characters embark upon an adventure in a wacky dreamscape.

The Two Gentlemen of Vernona by William Shakespeare

Directed by Mary Cutler

a Performance In the Park

Featuring a Multi-generational Cast

Performances: June 18-27, 2027

Outrageously funny and unexpectedly silly. Impress a date! Get some screen-free culture into your kids! Go outside for a little vitamin D! Hang with the neighbors! Bring your own lawn chair or a picnic blanket. The kids can even watch while enjoying the playground. (Dogs welcome.)

Elephant and Piggie
Directed by Emma Reinhardt

A 60-minute musical by kids, for kids with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

Performances: July 16-25, 2027

Mean Girls JR
Directed by Dayna Railton

A 75-minute play by kids, for kids with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

Performances: July 16-25, 2027

Fall 2027 Tween & Teen Show Coming Soon

Directed by Dayna Railton

A 75-minute play by kids, for kids ages 9-18 with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

October & November 2027

Fall 2027 Kids Show Coming Soon

A 75-minute play by kids, for kids ages 5-12 with professional director and design support for a full production experience.

October & November 2027

Christmas Festival Shows

Watch this space for more information about the 2027 Festival Season

December 2027

New Play Festival 2028 

Part of the Page to Stage Program
Featuring Readings of New Scripts
New script submissions are accepted all year.
Submission details here: PAGE TO STAGE

 Performances are the last two weekends in February, 2028.
Readings are FREE with advance reservations.
Reservations are strongly recommended due to extremely limited seating.

The Matchmaker
by Thornton Wilder

Directed by Shell Wolf

Performed by and for Adults

March of a future year TBA

The outrageously silly script used as the template for “Hello Dolly!” 

“One of the sweetest and smartest romantic farces ever written.”
                                       – Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal