Classic Tale of Good vs. Evil in Hansel and Gretel Onstage at Actors’ Playhouse June 29 – August 7

CORAL GABLES - Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences announces a musical version of the classic Brothers Grimm tale Hansel and Gretel, adapted by Richard KortKamp, with music from the opera by Engelbert Humperdinck and lyrics by Adelheid Wette. Directed by Earl Maulding, this enchanting musical follows Gretel, the poor broom maker’s daughter, and her brother Hansel, a boy with a voracious appetite, on a magical journey into a mysterious forest. There they encounter lively fairies, mischievous woodsprites, a protective sandman and of course a witch with a delicious cottage and an unusual recipe for gingerbread children! Performances of Hansel and Gretel will be on the Mainstage of the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile in downtown Coral Gables every Saturday at 2 p.m. from June 29 through August 7. Birthday parties are welcome. Actors' Playhouse offers special birthday packages with cake and pizza options. Prearranged discount tickets are available for school groups of 15 or more for 10 a.m. weekday performances. Select weekday performances are available to the general public through the box office. Ticket prices are $9 for both children and adults.  For information about tickets, contact the box office at 305-444-9293, or go to the website at <http://www.actorsplayhouse.org>www.actorsplayhouse.org. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster. Coming next season to the Theatre for Young Audiences are Winnie-the-Pooh in September, followed by A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail just in time for the holidays, and Cinderella in January. The 10th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival in April will showcase the winning musical chosen from its National Call to Competition for new musical works for children. The highlight of the annual event is the Family Festival Fun Day, an all-day, hands-on cultural experience on Saturday, April 23, 2005. And finally, the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences’ season will present Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in June. For best savings and reserved seating, flexible anytime season tickets are available for $55 a person. This summer, Actors' Playhouse offers young performers the opportunity to sharpen their acting, singing and dance skills in two Summer Camps for children ages 7 - 12 and a Teen One-Act Showcase. Professional actors instruct and direct as the performers create an original production showcasing their talents and the many new skills they acquire. Space is limited. Contact the Education Department at 305-444-9293, ext. 606. Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences has been named South Florida's Best Children's Theatre by South Florida Parenting Magazine and other publications. More than 60,000 children each year attend Actors' Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences weekday 10 a.m. performances for school and camp field trips.