Raleigh Little Theatre to Present ANIMAL FARM, Begin. 7/19

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Peter Hall's stunning adaptation of Animal Farm, George Orwell's acclaimed novel. Animal Farmopens on July 19th and will be performed by Raleigh Little Theatre's own Teens on Stage in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre.

This captivating tale begins with the starved, neglected, and oppressed animals of Manor Farm who band together to create a system of justice and equality. However, their revolution is overthrown by a group of charismatic but power hungry pigs. Viewers will witness the rise and bloody fall of these revolutionary animals as their idealistic society is demolished under the power of one credo that "all animals are equal but some are more equal than others."

Originally staged in London's National Theatre, Animal Farm toured nineteen cities under the direction of Peter Hall, one of England's greatest theatrical directors.

Animal Farm will be the 29th production by Raleigh Little Theatre's Teens on Stage Program. In Teens on Stage, actors participate in a five-week conservatory during which young adults build their skills and explore advanced acting as they work alongside professional theatre artists and performers. Teens Backstage provide technical support for the production and similarly build their skills throughout the summer.

This coming school year, the youth program will expand to include two exciting new ensembles, The Improv Performance Ensemble and the Advanced Performance Ensemble as well as spring break camps, including "Twice Upon a Story" and "Stage Door" for younger children.

Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the box office (919)-821-3111, Monday through Friday, noon-5 PM, or by visiting the theatre's website atwww.raleighlittletheatre.org. Animal Farm runs from July 19-28. Thursday and Friday showings are at 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday showings are at 1 PM and 5 PM. Tickets are $15 for teens/adults, and $10 for children age 12 and under.

Raleigh Little Theatre is located at 301 Pogue St., Raleigh, N.C. 27607, adjacent to the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Founded in 1936, Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States. RLT offers entertainment, education, and community programs year-round, reaching more than 30,000 people. As a community theatre, RLT engages hundreds of volunteers under the guidance of professional staff to achieve its mission and bring quality live theatre to the Triangle region. Visit www.raleighlittletheatre.org for more information.