The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Adapted by James Larson
Based on the book by Beverly Cleary

June 13–14, 20–21, 2013 ♦ Thursday–Friday @ 7:30 p.m.
June 15, 22, 2013 ♦ Saturday @ 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
June 16, 23, 2013 ♦ Sunday @ 4 p.m. ♦ Studio Theatre

This classic tale follows the adventures of Ralph, a reckless, young mouse that ventures out from the knothole of his motel room to find a toy motorcycle. Ralph decides to take the bike for a spin, but the ride doesn’t last long. Fortunately, a young boy named Keith comes to the rescue, taking Ralph on a journey of friendship and motorcycling that he won’t soon forget.

Children’s Playshop
Since its inception in 1994, the JMU Children'’s Playshop has been entertaining families from across the Shenandoah Valley with quality family theatre. It became a summer tradition for families to see young professional actors perform fairy tales, sing family friendly musicals, and bring contemporary children’s literature magically come to life. That tradition has now carried over to the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, where student performers and audiences have the opportunity to come together in the highly flexible Studio Theatre.

Ticket prices: $8.50–$9.50. General Admission Seating. Advance tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person at the box office (Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to performance). Cash, checks, major credit cards, JACards accepted.
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Charlotte’s Web
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White

July 18–19, 25–26, 2013 ♦ Thursday–Friday @ 7:30 p.m.
July 20, 27, 2013 ♦ Saturday @ 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
July 21, 28, 2013 ♦ Sunday @ 4 p.m. ♦ Studio Theatre

The best-selling children’s paperback of all time, Charlotte’s Web tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig that desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider on a campaign to save him. Watch this timeless tale come to life in a thrilling theatrical presentation!

Children’s Playshop
Since its inception in 1994, the JMU Children'’s Playshop has been entertaining families from across the Shenandoah Valley with quality family theatre. It became a summer tradition for families to see young professional actors perform fairy tales, sing family friendly musicals, and bring contemporary children’s literature magically come to life. That tradition has now carried over to the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts, where student performers and audiences have the opportunity to come together in the highly flexible Studio Theatre.

Ticket prices: $8.50–$9.50. General Admission Seating. Advance tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person at the box office (Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to performance). Cash, checks, major credit cards, JACards accepted.
Learn More Buy Single Tickets