Oswego Children’s Theater Latest production “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids” is set to open this coming Friday July 17th, for a weekend run.
The show is based on the 1956 novel by Dodie Smith, which tells the tale of a pair of Dalmatian dogs, Pongo and Perdita, who have just produce d a litter of fifteen puppies. Then the monstrous Cruella DeVille plots to steal the puppies to make a spotted, dog skin coat. The adventure continues as the pair and their human “Pets” Roger and Anita, and all the dogs of Lo ndon join in the search and rescue of the kidnapped puppies. All’s well tha t ends well as the puppies are found and Cruella and her bumbling henchmen get their just desserts.
The show features a cast of about 2 0 area youth ranging in age from 14 months to 18 years that comes from all over the area including the city and town of Oswego, Mexico, Scriba, New Ha ven, Pulaski and Sandy Cree, including Mason Arnesen and Madeline Loomis, a s Pongo and Perdita, Braden Livesey and Caroline Gray, as Roger and Anita, and Robin Sacco as Cruella DeVille. Other featured players include Nathen F rey and Astrid Livesey as the evil Henchmen, Horace and Jasper, and Jaquely n Livingston, as Nanny.
The Dalmatian puppies are played by Mia Corradino, Nolan Conners, Audrey Donavan, Adiss Livesey-Ferry, Payton F rey, Amaiya Heppell, Maya Loomis, Karlee Narbinger, Donavin Powless, Maya R oper, Rachel Roper, Rosa Sacco and Bethany Sanford.
In addit ion Most of the puppies are double cast as other dogs including Chihuahuas, Scotch Terriers, Boxers, and Poodles.
The Narrators include Chole Nabinger, Jaquelyn Livingston and Mark Shelmidine who also plays Ser geant Tibbs.
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids” is directed by Wa yne and Kelly Mosher and assistants Gary Smith and Jessica Johnston, who le ad a production with a bright, happy, score colorful costumes, and an easil y followed story that is sure to enchant audiences of kids and grown-ups al ike.
The story was adapted for the stage by Marcy Heisler , with music by Brian Smith, Dan Root, Martin Lee Fuller, Mel Leven, Randy Ro gel, and Richard Gibbs; Lyrics by Marcy Heisler, Brian Smith, Dan Root, Mar tin Lee Fuller, Mel Leven, Randy Rogel, and Richard Gibbs; and the music fo r the show was adapted by Bryan Louiselle. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
The production is slated to be performed on Friday July 17th, @ 7:30 pm, Saturday July 18th, @ 2 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday July 19th @ p.m. in the theater performance space at the New Haven Congregational Church locate d on Route 104 East between Oswego and Mexico. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. For reservations and more information call 315-342-5265
For more information call 342- 5265 or 529-1009