Local Theatre from Wonderland and Tomatoes to Flying Cars and Animal Farms

Seven local schools and small theatres present their Spring plays

Lionheart Theatre
10 College Street Norcross 30071
404-919-4022, lionhearttheatre.org
A Bad Year for Tomatoes
May 6-22. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors, students and military.

A Bad Year for Tomatoes is a hilarious play that deals with the funny misfortunes of a famous television actress who seeks to “get away from it all” in a small New England town.
Plus, Lionheart Summer Drama Camps
June 6-24. 12-3:30 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre offers three week-long camps, Monday through Friday, for kids ages 8 to 14. Visit lionhearttheatre.org for schedules, costs, registration and additional details.

CYT Atlanta
3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 119, Alpharetta 30022
cytatlanta.org | Standard ticket price is $20.
Suessical
Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30.
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6 p.m.

Valor Christian Academy, 4755 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta 30005
Seussical is a magical musical extravaganza that’s fun for the whole family. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community emerge triumphant.

Le Misérables High School Edition
Thursday-Saturday, May 5-7.
Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m.

Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Peachtree Corners 30092
The world’s longest-running musical, Les Misérables is a modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. In nineteenth-century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment and is pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways.

Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Drive, Norcross 30092 | nhs-drama.com
Grease
May 5-7. 7 p.m.; May 8. 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students.

One of the world’s most popular musical comedies, Grease features Rydell High’s senior class of 1959 — the duck-tailed, hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies in bobby sox and pedal pushers. Rock along with the NHS Drama thespians.

Paul Duke STEM High School
5850 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross 30071 | pauldukestem.org
Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, May 14. 2:00, 4:30, 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15. 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for adults; $14 for students and children.
Visit adc.booktix.com for details and tickets.

The Atlanta Dance Company presents a beautiful ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland. Discover a magical land with Alice as she meets the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. This bright and colorful ballet is perfect for all ages. There is an optional add-on character and craft event after the matinees. For group pricing, email maress.barrett@gmail.com.

She Kills Monsters
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m., Friday April 22 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Presented by Paul Duke STEM Thespian Society
She Kills Monsters is a drama-comedy play by Qui Nguyen that debuted in 2011. It tells the story of Agnes Evans, an average woman who loses her parents and little sister Tilly in a car accident. This show is rated PG13 for some adult content and language.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Wesleyan School Powell Theatre
5405 Spalding Drive, Peachtree Corners 30092
770-448-7640, wesleyanschool.org
wesleyanschool.org/arts/drama

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30 Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Friday,
7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.

Wesleyan’s Middle School presents a musical fantasy that’s fun for the whole family. The play is based on the 1968 film that centers around the Potts children and a magical car that their inventive father lovingly restores.

Duluth Wildcat Theatre
3737 Brock Road, Duluth 30096
770-476-5206, duluththeatre.weebly.com
Animal Farm
Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30.George Orwell’s fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath. After driving out the farmer, the animals of Manor Farm run it themselves — what could go wrong? Please watch duluththeatre.weebly.com for details.