Three Bethel Residents Featured in Interactive Plays for Kids

Musicals at Richter’s Fairy Tale Theater for Children

Continues through July 29 at WorkspaceCT in Bethel – Now In 22nd Season

Danbury, Conn. – Musicals at Richter (MAR) continues its 22nd season of Fairy Tale Theater, a play series by and for young people, through July 29 at WorkspaceCT in Bethel. The remaining 2023 shows include: “The Princess Without a Shadow” (July 22); and “Snow White” (July 29).

Performed by an ensemble of young area actors under the direction of veteran performer Rob Mayette of Ridgefield, these hour-long, interactive adaptations of classic tales include plenty of audience participation, a show-related craft activity, birthday recognitions and a visit with narrator and troubadour Alan-a-Dale (played by Mayette). In the case of rain, the performance will be held inside the Workspace facility.

“The kids really give their all in the performances,” says Mayette. “They love exploring these stories and bringing the characters to life, but the best part for them is seeing how children in the audience respond and enthusiastically follow the action.” Mayette adds, “While these productions are primarily geared for children ages 2 to 12, audiences of all ages will enjoy the shows and the excitement of a live performance.”

The 2023 Fairy Tale Theater company of young actors includes Jacqui Matchen, Rachelle Matchen and Hailey Mott (Bethel); Wesley Thompson (Brookfield); Liberty Cummings, Kayleigh Dickinson, Patrick Garcia, Robert Garcia, Lucy Morelli, Brisa Pierce and Lily Smith (Danbury); Tegan Merchant (Newtown); Declan Brennan, Charlotte Mayette and Emily Mayette (Ridgefield); and Eva Sussman (South Salem, NY).

Musicals at Richter is pleased to once again be working in association with WorkspaceCT to present the Fairy Tale Theatre play series. WorkspaceCT is located at 16 Trowbridge Drive in Bethel (look for the big red barn). Grounds open at 10:30 a.m. for the craft activity, with the show at 11 a.m. Bring blankets or chairs for seating on the lawn, along with sunscreen; the performance will move indoors in the case of inclement weather.

Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at the door. A small snack and drink concession is available. For further information, visit the website at www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-748-6873 or e-mail [email protected].

Now in its 22nd season, Musicals at Richter’s Fairy Tale Theater presents hour-long interactive productions by and for children Saturday mornings through July 29 at WorkspaceCT, 16 Trowbridge Drive, in Bethel (look for the big red barn). Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating; performance moves indoors in the case of rain. Tickets are $5 at the door. Grounds open at 10:30 a.m. for craft activity, show is at 11 a.m. For additional info about Musicals at Richter, visit www.musicalsatrichter.org, leave a message at 203-743-6873 or email [email protected].