OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS to Play Williamston Theatre, 11/29-12/29

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, celebrates the importance of family this holiday season with Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro. Performances begin Friday, November 29 and run through Sunday, December 29. Tickets for this heartfelt, clever comedy are now on sale.

Over the River and Through the Woods begins with five Preview performances starting Friday, November 29 at 3PM. During the first four Previews audience members will have the opportunity to take part in the process of creating a show by participating in a talkback session with the director following each performance. The Official Opening Night is Friday, December 6 with the show scheduled to run through Sunday, December 29. Performances will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at eight o'clock and Sunday matinees at two o'clock with additional three o'clock matinees on Saturdays starting December 7.

Meet Nick - a single guy from New Jersey with four adoring, and adorable, grandparents. Nick's grandparents believe in the 3 F's: Family, faith and food. Every Sunday Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma fold Nick into their warmth for a traditional dinner with "la famiglia", and try to impart to him the importance of family, a good meal and a good wife. When he tells them of his plans to move across the country for the job of his dreams, the news doesn't sit so well. They go into full crisis mode and pull out every scheme in the book to get him to stay close to home - including baiting him with pretty Caitlin O'Hara, the girl next door. This warm, witty, beautiful story is one to share with your family this holiday season.

The cast of Over the River and Through the Woods consists of Arthur J. Beer (Ebenezer), Mary Bremer, Carolyn Conover, Dave Daoust, Andrew Faber and Gloria Vivalda (The Effect of Gamma Rays). The Director is Williamston Theatre's Artistic Director, Tony Caselli. The production team includes Set Design by Daniel C. Walker (Shirley Valentine, The Usual: A Musical Love Story), Lighting Design by Brian Scruggs, Costume Design by Holly Iler (10:53, The Usual: A Musical Love Story), Sound Design by Aral Gribble and Prop Design by Bruce Bennett (Shirley Valentine, boom). The Stage Manager is Stefanie Din.

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can for Friday, November 29 at 3PM. Remaining Preview tickets are $15.00! Starting Opening Night, tickets prices are $25.00 for Friday and Saturday evenings, $22.00 for Saturday and Sunday matinees and $20.00 for Thursday evenings. Discounted rates are available for senior citizens (65 and older), members of the Military, students (with a valid student ID) and groups of 10 or more (booked at least 1 week in advance). Tickets can be ordered on-line up until 24 hours prior to the performance by visiting our website www.williamstontheatre.org, by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469), Tuesday - Friday from 12 - 6pm or in person at the theatre, Tuesday - Friday from 12-6pm. Please be aware that due to changes in our ticketing system, payment is required at the time the reservation is made.

The Williamston Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional Live Theatre company, dedicated to producing plays that excite, engage and entertain our audiences. The theatre opened its doors in 2006 and has received a number of local awards including the 2008 Robert Busby Award for extraordinary overall contribution to theatre in the Greater Lansing Area.

Williamston Theatre patrons will find ample parking on the street and in several municipal lots throughout the city. The theatre is located in downtown Williamston (exit 117 off of I-96) just south of Grand River Avenue. Additional information about the company and the 2013-2014 Season is available online at www.williamstontheatre.org or by calling (517) 655-SHOW (7469).

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