Patrick Dorow Productions Youth MainStage to Present MELVIN AND THE PELICAN

Patrick Dorow Productions (PDP), in partnership with The Players' Ring, presents Melvin the Pelican. The show runsOctober 3rd -October 11th, 2015 with performances on Saturdays and Sundays at11am at the Players' Ring, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH. General Admission is $10.00. Players' Ring member discounts will be honored. To reserve, visitwww.playersring.org or call (603) 436-8123.

Acceptance of differences is the theme of this musical for young audiences. It tells the story of Melvin, a refugee pelican who is seeking a new community to join. In the course of his quest, he encounters a fast-talking crab named Loquacious T. Crabb who befriends him, and a flock of pelicans who do not. Melvin is very different from the flock: he looks different; he talks differently; he fishes, swims and nests differently. Because of this, Melvin is ridiculed by the other pelicans and refused admittance to their flock. However, Melvin's generous action at the end of the play changes the flock's attitude toward him, and he is accepted as a respected and valued member of the community.

PDP's Community Focus Program Partner for this production will be Community Toolbox. They will be sharing the spotlight to promote and fund raise for this worthy organization. Community Toolbox mission is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.

Community Toolbox believes that everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. People shouldn't be forced to choose between food or mortgage payments and the home repairs necessary to keep them safe and warm. Their focus is to provide small but critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low income and at-risk homeowners. Their repairs focus on three basic dignities: safety, health and accessibility. They believe in "neighbors helping neighbors," communities rallying together to lend a hand and help one and other in times of need.

About PDP: Patrick Dorow Productions is a performing arts organization located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine. We specialize in the production of Music, Theatre, and Special Events and offer Performing Arts Education and Design Services. With a community-focused, quality-driven approach, our goal is to enrich the lives of our patrons, cast and crew members, students and community by creating and sharing exceptional artistic experiences.

About the Players' Ring: Since 1992, the mission of The Players' Ring has been to promote the efforts of local artists through the production of original works, while providing an affordable theatre space to local production companies. "The Ring" provides an environment where artists can thrive, grow, take risks and make daring choices.

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