Tell-A-Tale

Presenting exciting new works and classics of children's literature, the Tell-A-Tale Troupe offers professional presentations of Children’s Theater throughout the state, providing communities the opportunity to share the experience of live theatre. An on-line resource guide enhances the educational experience of each performance.

The 2008-2009 productions are:

Rumpelstiltskin October 20 - December 19, 2008 Adapted for the stage from the Brothers Grimm by Keith Smith There was once a miller with a very big mouth. When he bragged to the King that his daughter could spin straw into gold, the greedy King at once imprisoned the poor girl and forced her to spin gold for him so that he might become richer and more powerful. However, the miller's brag had been a lie, and his daughter could not obey the King. She sat and cried. Then, just at midnight, a funny little man appeared from out of nowhere and offered to spin all the gold the King desired - for a price. Foolishly, the young girl agreed to his terrible demands and things began to go from bad to worse. But, happily, by the end of this magic-filled musical, each of the characters has learned a valuable lesson - even the little old man with the funny name.
The Ransom of Red Chief January 19 - March 6, 2009 Adapted for the stage by Keith Smith from the short story by O. Henry When Bill and Sam first think it up, it seemed like a simple enough scheme-ride up in a horse and buggy, snatch the kid and sell him back to his old man for $2,000. Brilliant, right? Wrong. That's before they met little Johnny Dorset, alias Red Chief, the scourge of Summit, Ala. It's side-splitting, knee-slapping, tear-dabbing fun as these two Yankee drifters get a heapin' helpin' of southern hospitality at the hands of the wildest 10-year-old to ever wear feathers.
This Little Piggy Went to Market March 23 - May 8, 2009 A wee-wee-wee tale by Keith Smith based on the Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme Hooray! It's market day! Little Piggy loves market day. There are so many things to eat! So many games to play! When Mother Piggy sends her precious piglet off to the village for flour, sugar and eggs, she reminds him of three things: Be kind to others, obey all the rules and never stray from the market road. Fairly squealing with excitement and anticipation, Little Piggy promises to be good and trots happily off to town. But can such a fun-loving, curious little pig keep his promise? After all, there are so many things to eat. So many games to play. Wee-wee-wee-wee-wee! It's Piggy's market day!

Each performance lasts approximately one hour and is followed by a lively, interactive conversation about the production, time permitting.

For booking information, please contact us using the Information Request Form.