Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty, 6/4-25

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, is proud to present Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty, a dark magical adventure for young adults . The production is geared for children ages 10 and up. Directed by The Fun Company's Artistic Director Julie Herber, Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty runs from June 4 - June 25 on the MET stage. Tickets may be purchased online at marylandensemble.org, by phone at (301) 694-4744 or in person at the MET box office. This World Premiere production and The Fun Company 2010/11 season is made possible in part through the sponsorship of GTI Federal & Frederick County Bank.

Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty is a Fun Company world premiere that we are very excited to bring to our family audiences. Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty is a time traveler fantasy set in a small Hertfordshire village and focuses on a group of five teenagers who are inadvertently transported from 2011 to somewhere between 1841 and 1904. The shows director and The Fun Company Artistic Director Julie Herber said, "After presenting mainly shows for younger audiences, we wanted to reach out to the tween and teen audience and give them an exciting theatre experience. While thinking about creating this type of show I was approached by Lee, who worked as an actor with The Fun Company when he was in the states. After taking a look at the three books he had published, I was drawn to the challenges of bringing the story of Nellie Darling to life on stage. The idea of a female heroine and the strong message of camaraderie and friendship that the book delivers was exhilarating!. Lee Wilkinson, who currently resides in the UK, graduated from The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC and received his MA from the RADA/Kings College in London. In Nellie Darling and the Legend of Nasty Julie Herber directs a fantastic cast featuring seasoned actors Gene Fouche, Jason Hoffman and Laura Stark. They will be sharing the stage with Ensemble School students Karli Cole, Katie Dalimore, Dustin Harris and Sarah DeLeonibus, who appeared in MET's seasonal favorite, A Christmas Carol. Newcomer Kevin Bilder, from Walkersville High School, rounds out the cast.

The Fun Company is the family theatre branch of Maryland Ensemble Theatre. Artistic Director, Julie Herber has been working with young audiences for over 20 years, providing entertainment, education and support. The company seeks to provide high quality, affordable theatre for the whole family that is both educational and entertaining by presenting a yearly Family Theatre Series, an In School Productions outreach program and Fun Camp.

For over a decade, Maryland Ensemble Theatre has been producing thought-provoking theatre, fun family entertainment, artist residency programs for public schools, challenging classes and the side-splitting Comedy Pigs. The MET is an artistic leader in the region and at the forefront of the creation of Frederick's Theater District.

Starring: Kevin Bilder, Karli Cole+, Katie Dalimore+, Sarah DeLeonibus+, Gene Fouche*, Dustin Harris+, Jason Hoffman and Laura Stark

* Maryland Ensemble Company Members +MET Ensemble School Student

INFORMATION

Where: Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Dates: June 4, 2011 - June 25, 2011

Performances: June 4, 11 & 18 @ 2pm; June 23, 24 & 25 @ 7pm

Ticket Prices: All Tickets: $12
$1.50 per ticket handling charge added on telephone and online orders.

Box Office: 301-694-4744 or marylandensemble.org or at the MET (Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday 11am - 3pm and 1 hour before each show.)

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