(MADISON, NJ) -- The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Merry, Merry Mischief - A Classic for Kids! Presentation on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. Children of all ages will delight in this seasonal Classics for Kids! offering. Showtime is 11:00am.

In this bright and jolly “scripts-in-hand” presentation, audiences will see an array of wintry children’s tales brought to life. Stories include Oscar Wilde’s touching tale of The Selfish Giant, Ogden Nash’s silly story of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus, and the thrilling adventure of A Kidnapped Santa Claus by author L. Frank Baum (of Wizard of Oz fame).  The hour-long presentation will also be sprinkled with seasonal songs and wintry poems perfect for the “littles” in your group. 

The cast includes Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey company members John Ahlin (Charley’s Aunt, It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play), Devin Mae Conway (The Bungler, As You Like It), Christian Frost (Sense and Sensibility, As You Like It), Gerrard James (Macbeth), AhDream Smith (STNJ premiere), and Kayla Ryan Walsh (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Sense and Sensibility). These members of the Shakespeare Theatre’s family of artists will regale audiences with music and stories rooted in the magic of the season. Artistic Director Brian B. Crowe directs. 

Tickets are available for purchase online. Doors open at 10:30am. Approximate running time is 1 hour.The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is located on the campus of Drew University at 36 Madison Avenue in Madison, New Jersey.

Classics for Kids! is a new family series features classic works of children's literature presented on the Main Stage at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. A perfect way to introduce all ages to the joys of live theatre and great stories!