Bedfordtimesregister.com - Area schools offer spring on-stage productions

The Nordonia Hills High School Drama Department presents, "Kiss Me, Kate," a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. It is structured as a play within a play, where the interior play is a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

Main cast members include Krista Shorf, Travis Fujikawa, Caitlin Hamm, Matt Flerchinger, Tom Bina, Max Schweikert, Mitch Suchan, Alyson Neal and Terrell Glenn.

Making her debut as director is Molly Sawyer.

Tickets can be purchased for the following shows: April 23 at 7 p.m.; April 24 at 8 p.m.; April 25 at 8 p.m.; and April 26 at 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $6 for students, $8 for senior citizens and $10 for adults. They may be purchased by calling 330-908-6199 ext. 585323. Callers should leave their name, which show and how many tickets, with a break down of how many are for students, senior citizens and adults. Tickets will be held at "will call" the evening of the show.

Those who would like confirmation should say so when placing their order and leave their phone number.

Chanel flies high
with 'Peter Pan'

Chanel Theatre Co. will present the musical "Peter Pan" April 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in the St. Peter Chanel High School auditorium, 480 Northfield Road, Bedford.

A special Scout Night preview performance will be April 23 at 7 p.m. Reservations for Scout Night must be made in advance.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. For tickets and details, call 440-232-5900.

Lawrence School presents
spring musical

Lawrence School's Upper School, 10036 Olde Eight Road in Sagamore Hills, will present it first spring musical in its Garfield Theater April 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students.

"Dear Edwina" is about 13-year-old Edwina Spoonapple who would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-Palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof "up on the fridge" of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Mich., she trots out her musical advice giving show life from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight.

She is assisted by her older siblings on piano and drums and a host of quirky friends and neighbors including: Becky, the perky cheerleader; Kelli, the cool, sophisticated ballerina; Annie, the girl-scout cookie-selling champion; the Vanderploonk triplets; Bobby, the new kid on the block; and Scott, who is helplessly and hopelessly in love with Edwina.

Together they set out to tack the world's problems, impersonating a variety of quirky characters and covering everything from birthday party etiquette to the proper way to set a table. Edwina is an upbeat show, fun and informative to young and old.

Tickets are available at the door as long as seats are available or reserve your tickets in advance by leaving a message at the box office at 440-832-7844.