Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Opens The Toymaker’s Apprentice 12/10, 12/17

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, resident theatre company, now in its eighth season is opening The Toymaker's Apprentice a musical by Kathy Menino and Ellen Mandel on December 10th at the Wild Project, in New York's East Village.

A merry new musical, just in time for the holidays, The Toymaker's Apprentice concerns a toymaker who is hiring a new helper. Many apply, but only two finalists emerge: the President of Corporate Corp., Incorporated's dreadful daughter and the humble daughter of a carpenter. Who will be the next Apprentice? And who will hear, "You're fired!" From the writing and music team - Kathy Menino and Ellen Mandel - whose previous Phoenix Productions include The Emperor's New Clothes, Little Red, Three Pigs and Puss in Boots, comes a hilarious and heartfelt holiday treat the whole family can enjoy together!

The Toymaker's Apprentice is produced as part of Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Phoenix for the Family series. Show times are 11:00 am & 1:00 pm on Saturdays, December 10 and 17.

All performances are at The Wild Project located at 195 East 3rd Street (between Avenues A & B). Subway: F or V to 2nd Avenue or L to 14th Street.

All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can at the door or $9 for reserved tickets (available one week prior to the show) at www.PhoenixTheatreEnsemble.org or call 212-352-3101. TDF vouchers are welcome.

Call 212-465-3446 for group sales. Phoenix for the Family productions are a fun part of a birthday party or group event.

The Toymaker's Apprentice, adapted by Kathy Menino, features original music and lyrics by Ellen Mandel and is directed and choreographed by Jeremy Williams. This production is Stage Managed by Donna Gearhardt Healey. The cast features Erin Lynn Duer, Jennifer Eisenberg, Madison Celeste James and Leigh Ann Murdaugh.

What: The Toymaker's Apprentice

Where: The Wild Project, 195 East 3 Street (Avenue B), NY, NY 10003

When: Saturday December 10 and Saturday December 17 at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Running Time: 50 minutes

Age Range: Suitable for ages 4 and up

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, now in its 8th season is a resident ensemble company and a member of the Network of Ensemble Theatres and ART/NY. Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Co-Artistic Directors are Brian Costello, Kelli Hollsopple, Kathy Menino, Joseph Menino, Craig Smith, Elise Stone, and Amy Wagner.