The Arvada Center Opens CHARLOTTE'S WEB Today

Today, February 12 at noon, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities opens the children's theater production Charlotte's Web based on the book by E. B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette. Charlotte's Web, directed by Edith Weiss will run today, February 12 to April 10, 2015.

Performances are 10:00 a.m. and noon, most Tuesdays through Fridays, and some Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $8 weekdays and $10 weekends and holidays for reserved seating.

Charlotte's Web will be Audio Described for the sight impaired on April 7 at 10:00 a.m. and noon and Shadow performed for the hearing impaired on April 9 at 10:00 a.m. and noon. Shadow-interpreted theater utilizes specially trained American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to perform as "shadows" on stage alongside actors.

To purchase tickets and for more information call 720-898-7200 or go to https://arvadacenter.org/about-the-center/charlottes-web-spring-2015. Charlotte's Web is recommended for all ages.

Charlotte's Web, a beloved children's classic, spins the tale of a clever spider and her friend Wilbur, who happens to be a pig. This play brings to life the friendships of Charlotte -- the wise spider, her animal friends, and the young girl Fern. Using teamwork, the animals come together to save Wilbur and make him "some pig" indeed.

The Charlotte's Web cast includes Michael Bouchard (Templeton), Rachel Graham (Fern Arable) Sarah Grover (Goose), Damon Guerrasio (Narrator/Gander), Daniel Langhoff (John Arable/Lurvy), Kyra Lindsay (Charlotte), Melissa Morris (Wilbur), Brian Murray (Sheep) and Jack Wefso (Homer Zuckerman/Avery Arable).

About the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities:Since its opening in 1976, the award-winning Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has grown to become one of the nation's largest multidisciplinary arts centers, devoted to all aspects of the arts and generously supported in part by the City of Arvada, the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and Colorado Creative Industries. The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. For more information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.