Carrie at Plainfield Performing Arts CEnter

Ferrell Studios Community Theatre opens its fifth season with Carrie: The Musical, based on Stephen King's novel.

Bullied by her classmates and isolated at home by her deeply religious mother, Carrie White longs for acceptance. When an invitation to prom offers a chance to belong, a cruel act and Carrie's emerging supernatural powers lead to devastating consequences.

Directed by Kristin Field and Noah Manno, the production stars Gabie Hocson as Carrie White and Amelia Kreski as Margaret White. The musical features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen.

Performances: November 12 and 13 at 8 p.m.; November 14 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and November 15 at 2 p.m.

Location: Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ.

Tickets: $25 for adults; $20 for students and seniors.

Content advisory: Mature themes, bullying, religious abuse, strong language, references to sexual violence, depictions of violence and death, and theatrical blood.

Tickets and information: https://www.ferrellstudios.com/events/carrie