Amana - Come help Hansel and Gretel find their way through the forest and out of the clutches of the Witch in The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences production of Hansel & Gretel, opening Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage in Amana.

The cast consists of, T.J. Besler of Manchester, Iowa; Carrie Novell of New York; Laura Ambrose of Andover, Minn; David Tull of Columbus, Ohio; Nicholas Hodge of Marion; and Kamille Zbanek of Ely, Iowa.

Hansel & Gretel by Michele L. Vacca is based on the original story from The Brothers Grimm. The show runs through Oct. 9 with performances on Saturdays at 1 p.m. Cost is $7.50 per person for general admission seating

A "Play Together" parent/child workshop is offered in conjunction with the production on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9. This workshop is a great way for you and a child to learn about the theatre together! The workshop includes information on how theatre sets are designed and built, materials to build your own gingerbread house model, a backstage tour, and a chance to meet the cast of Hansel & Gretel and have your picture taken with them on stage. Tickets to the production are not included as part of the workshop and must be purchased separately .The workshop is best for children ages 5 and up. Cost is $15 for one adult and one child.

Coming in December...The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences holiday production, The Snow Queen Dec. 4 through Dec. 18.

Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA or visit the website at www.oldcreamery.com for tickets or more information.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. Voted #1 Theatre Group on the 2010 KCRG A-List, the company is celebrating 39 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

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