Alice Through the Looking-Glass

Alice Through The Looking-Glass is the story of a young girl coming of age. While Alice is looking through the glass, she is subjected to the trials of her life as they get reflected back to her. Alice is eager to rush through the process of growing up, but as she soon discovers, growing up is more difficult than she assumed. Like most girls of her age, Alice struggles to discover her identity and place within the world of the looking glass. Alice’s journey through the looking glass world forces her to face the common issues of growing-up, such as peer-pressure, self-image, and bullying. It is through overcoming these obstacles that Alice is able to discover her own independence. We see her character mature from a young girl to a young woman as she develops a strength and appreciation for living in the moment rather than rushing to grow up. The question is, will Alice learn her lessons from the world of the looking glass or will she be trapped in the illusion of what it means to be a perfect woman?

Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students; available at the Grand Theatre box office, 519-672-8800.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

On a street in ancient Rome, three houses stand side by side.

In one, we have Hero and his slave, Pseudolus. Next door, Marcus Lycus and his courtesans. The third house belongs to Erronius, who is searching for his children, long ago stolen by pirates.

Pseudolus is desperate to be free from Hero, who loves the courtesan Philia, who is employed by Lycus and promised to Miles Gloriosis. When Pseudolus agrees to help Hero win Philia’s love in order to secure his own freedom, we find ourselves in a comedic tangle like no other! How does it all work out?

Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students; available at InfoSource and at the door.
January 30 performance is an open dress rehearsal supporting Attawapiskat. Admission by donation; all proceeds go to charity.
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13

13 is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of 12 year-old Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to a small town in Indiana. Evan, at the brink of his Bar Mitzvah celebration, tries hard to fit into the world of junior high school and make new friends, while struggling with the repercussions of his parents divorce. Evan attempts to balance his social life and find out what it really means to be a friend, but soon realizes that we all have a little more homework to do. 13 is a fun, engaging show for a variety of ages, that includes an exciting array of characters and an upbeat musical score!

Tickets: $15, $10 seniors/students. Available online or at the Grand Theatre box office, 519-672-8800.

Urinetown the Musical

Urinetown is an earnest tale of love, greed, and revolution. The show is set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water has become so scarce that private toilets have become unthinkable. At the mercy of a single dominating corporation who maintains a monopoly on the town’s public amenities, the destitute citizens must pay towering taxes and fines to carry out their most private and basic of needs. Out of the mass, a hero rises to lead his fellow citizens against the tyrannical regime. Drawing from West Side Story, Chicago, and Les Misérables among others, the show irreverently plays with the conventions of musical theatre, while poking fun at society and leaving the audience rolling with laughter.

Tickets: students $10, general $15. Available at the Grand Theatre box office, 519-672-8800

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