The Seacoast Repertory Theatre to Present HANSEL AND GRETEL at The Player's Ring

Don't miss out on a musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel, based on the Grimm Fairy Tale. This original musical is written by Seacoast Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Miles Burns to be performed at The Player's Ring, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH for only seven performances - May 28th, May 29th, June 4th, June 5th, June 11th at 3PM and also June 2nd and June 9th at 8PM. Tickets can be purchased for $15 for General admission, member and other discounts apply. A portion of the proceeds from the performance will go towards The Seacoast Repertory Theatre's commitment of producing creative, thoughtful, and high quality year-round programming.

We all know about the breadcrumbs, the witch and the gingerbread house. But in this musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel, we learn more about Hansel and Gretel's father, mother, stepmother and the witch, past and present. Showing us that everyone gets lost and there isn't always a trail of breadcrumbs to follow home.

"I wanted to write an adaptation of Hansel and Gretel which focused more on the reciprocal effects involving the mistreatment or manipulation of another human being during childhood or otherwise. This was my first attempt at a darker tale - a big challenge. I love working on it, and I'm still working on it," said Burns. "What the Players' Ring does for local playwrights gives us this chance. It's hard to get your work read, but if you have an idea and you want to see it come to life, the Players' Ring is one of your only options. We are lucky to have this theater in our community."

With book, music and lyrics by Miles Burns, Hansel and Gretel is produced by The Seacoast Repertory Theatre, directed by Alden Caple and Miles Burns and designed by The Mad Men of Woopsie Daisy Inc. Hansel and Gretle is most suitable for people 13 years old and older due to some intense subject matter.

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