School Performances of — ‘The Hobbit’ @ Central School

Additional Information

School Performances of 'THE HOBBIT', directed by Kerry A. Onxley and Associate Director Taylor Simon, will play for area schools on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 10:00AM.

THE HOBBIT is a rousing adventure, about a young and extremely reluctant Hobbit who leaves home and sets off with a band of adventurers to slay a dragon and recover an enormous treasure. Written as a fantasy novel and children's book by English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published on September 21, 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children's literature. According to Onxley, “This production is a suspenseful, fast-moving journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of middle earth.”

The school performance is held at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center (809 Kirby Street) located in downtown Lake Charles. Tickets are $7.00 per person. THERE IS LIMITED SEATING. Schools interested in booking should contact the theatre at (337) 433-7323 or visit www.childrenstheatre.cc.