Calendar of Events
![Old Dry Frye Logo](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Old-Dry-Frye-Logo-1200p-1024x1024.jpg)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: September 21 – 22, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: September 19 – 27, 2024
On Tour: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Recommended for Ages 7+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage and On Tour!
Prices: $15/Adult, $10/Child, $10/Members
Adapted by Larry and Vivian Snipes.
Loosely based on the book by Paul Brett Johnson.
Everybody knows Old Dry Frye! When the preacher man comes around, the parishioners in town know to hide their plates, hide their pies, but especially hide their fried chicken! But what happens when the preacher man bites off more than he can chew? An uproarious journey filled with larger-than-life characters and non-stop hilarity, that’s what! You’ll laugh ‘til the cows come home in this slapstick twist on the traditional Appalachian folktale.
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 2nd-6th
Curricular Connections: Folklore, Comedy, Cause and Effect, Southern Culture
Thursday, Sept. 19 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Sept. 20 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Sept. 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Sept. 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Sept. 27 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
In-School Touring Performances:
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Pricing: $800 for one performance or $1,350 for two performances in a day (either or both fall tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
![T2K 5 Scale 1 1 out of 5](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/T2K-5-Scale-1-650x150.png)
Action/Stage Combat
![T2K 5 Scale 3 3 out of 5](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/T2K-5-Scale-3-650x150.png)
Language
![T2K 5 Scale 1 1 out of 5](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/T2K-5-Scale-1-650x150.png)
Sound and Lighting
![T2K 5 Scale 1 1 out of 5](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/T2K-5-Scale-1-650x150.png)
Get Ready For:
- Laughing ‘til your sides hurt! This show is a hilarious slapstick comedy based on an Appalachian ghost story. While there are slight elements of spookiness, the play always leans on the side of silliness and comedy rather than being truly scary.
- This show is the kickoff for our Fall 2024 Professional Touring Company! You’ll see our four professional actors masterfully portray a variety of different characters throughout the show. Come say hi to them after the performance and wish them well as they go on tour for the rest of the semester – then come back and visit them in November when their other show, Winnie-the-Pooh, takes to the LCT stage!
- Wording that gets used throughout the play that you might not be familiar with is various characters using the term "The Haint.” This is a regional term for "haunting" - the characters are worried about being haunted by a (silly, not spooky) ghost!
- Being a part of the action! This play has a call and response as part of the story – every time someone says “the preacher man,” get ready because the actors (and the audience, if you like) immediately responds with “Everybody knows Old Dry Frye!”
Sensory Moments:
- Keep in mind that this production takes place in LCT’s Learning Stage. This is a smaller, “black box” style theatre and has stadium-style riser seating as opposed to traditional theatre chairs. We'll have cushions down in the space, but folks are also welcome to bring stadium chairs, and we recommend arriving early to get a seat on the back wall if you want some back support!
- Because it is a smaller space, audience members are also very close to the action happening on stage! Sit further back in the theatre if you don’t want to be quite as close to the sound and movement.
![Charlotte's Web Logo 1200p](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Charlottes-Web-Logo-1200p-1024x1024.jpg)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: October 12 – 13 & 19 – 20, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: October 8 – 25, 2024
Audition Dates: August 17 – 19, 2024
Recommended for Ages 7+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette.
Based on the book by E.B. White.
"You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
Wilbur may be the runt of the litter, but he’s a rambunctious, lively, and lovable little guy who captures Fern Arable’s heart. When Wilbur and Fern learn of his eventual fate, it’s up to the wise and kind-hearted spider Charlotte to hatch a plan to save this “radiant” pig. Bring your best friend and relive the warmth, charm, and magic of E.B. White’s beloved classic.
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 2nd-5th
Curricular Connections: Classic Literature, Language Arts, Friendship, Animals and Farm Life
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Oct. 10 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Oct. 11 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Oct. 17 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Oct. 18 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Oct. 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Oct. 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! They are open for actors ages 9 to Adult. Learn more and sign up for an audition at the link below.
Audition Dates: August 17 – 19, 2024
Tuesdays: October 8 – November 12, 2024
*No class November 5th due to Election Day*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Students will learn how to approach a character by analyzing the script and its dialogue. Students will perform their scenes on the last day of class.
Tuesdays: October 8 – November 12, 2024
*No class November 5th due to Election Day*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Using the book Lionheart, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.
Thursdays: October 10 – November 7, 2024
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Every actor must understand how to use the tools of their trade. This class is designed to explore and develop the actor’s tools that allow you to shine.
Thursdays: October 10 – November 7, 2024
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.
Fridays: October 11 – November 8, 2024
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
The body, voice and imagination are the tools every actor uses to create his or her character. Students will stretch their bodies and minds to find out what characters they have inside.
Welcome to Wilbur’s Fall Festival, where the magic of the season is woven as intricately as Charlotte’s web. As we gather to celebrate, let the warmth of community and the joy of autumn fill the air, just as Charlotte’s friendship filled Wilbur’s heart.
Along with the Pay What You Will performance of Charlotte’s Web, LCT invites you to a FREE Fall Festival event, complete with mini pumpkin painting, prop hay bales, a henna artist and crafts. Enjoy the festivities and remember, in every little moment, there’s something wonderful just waiting to be discovered!
Discover More events supported by the PNC Foundation.
![Winnie-the-Pooh (No Dates)](https://www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Winnie-the-Pooh-Logo-1200p-1-1024x1024.jpg)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: November 9 – 10 & 16 – 17, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: November 6 – 15, 2024
On Tour: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Recommended for Ages 4+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage and On Tour!
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
From the stories of A.A. Milne
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand
Music by Allan J. Friedman
Lyrics by A. A. Milne and Kristin Sergel
Additional Lyrics by Le Clanché du Rand
Step into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood in this musical adaptation of A.A. Milne’s classic tale. When Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends meet Kanga and Roo, they try to send them packing. Little do they know they’re about to embark on a journey of discovery and friendship like no other! With its loveable characters and catchy tunes, Winnie-the-Pooh brings Milne’s beloved story to life on stage, inviting audiences of all ages to embrace the joy of acceptance and difference.
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades PreK-2nd
Curricular Connections: Classic Literature, Language Arts, Adaptation, Friendship, Understanding Differences
Wednesday, Nov. 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Nov. 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Nov. 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Nov. 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Nov. 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Nov. 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Nov. 15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Pricing: $800 for one performance or $1,350 for two performances in a day (either or both fall tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.