2013 Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre Season

For 2013 the children's theatre moved to a new schedule, adding Saturday afternoon shows. The season also introduced Johnny Appleseed's Story Hour on the theatre's new patio.

Archive page. The dates, prices and booking details below are historical and are kept for the record. The Apple Hill barn theatre closed in 2020, and phone numbers and email addresses from the original page have been removed.

Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre

Thanks to all who came out to see us this year! 

Be sure to check back for next season's schedule!


cast of Alice in Wonderland 2013

Pavillion available for party rental - call the box office for information


We've changed our performance schedule to better fit your schedule.

First Week: Thursday & Friday @ 11 AM, Saturday @ 2 PM
Second Week: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday @ 11 AM

Li'l Red
Book, music and lyrics by Richard Kinter
 
One of the best versions of this play ever written, with just a tad of audience participation, LI’L RED will delight your child with “Little Red Cape with a Hood,”  “Don’t Take the Shortcut,” “Something’s Very Wrong Here”.  Meet Goody Goodwill (Granny), Milaminia Chatter (Mom), Rose Bluebelle (Red), Anxious Evermum (Woodcutter), and The Wolf of Many Names.
 
June 20 (TH), 21 (FR), 25 (TU), 27 (TH), 28 (FR) @ 11 AM
June 22 (SA) @ 2 PM

A Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Tail
Book, music & lyrics by James W. Rodgers
Inspired by A. A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh"
 
Eeyore has lost his tail.  Enter the friends who can help him locate it:  Christopher Robin, Piglet, Kanga, and Roo,  Rabbit, Owl, and Tigger.  Enjoy the fun of “Ol’ Gray Donkey,”  “What Tiggers Do Best,”  “Putting on a Party,” And “Everybody Needs a Friend” and more.
 
July 4 (TH), 5 (FR), 9 (TU), 11 (TH), 12 (FR) @ 11 AM
July 6 (SA) @ 2 PM

Fe Fi Fo Fum
Book by Vera Morris
Music & lyrics by Bill Francoeur
 
Jack will climb the beanstalk, enter the castle and fight Gogmagog, the giant, and a malicious troll as well!  All to the tune of “Good Things are Bound to Happen,”  “Magic Beans,” and the toe-tapping “Run, Jack, Run!”
 
July 18 (TH), 19 (FR), 23 (TU), 25 (TH), 26 (FR) @ 11 AM
July 20 (SA) @ 2 PM

Alice in Wonderland
By William Glennon
 
In this loving retelling of the Lewis Carroll classic, a group of players seeks out Alice in order to provide “her turn” in Wonderland.  As the play unfolds, they play the many characters she encounters and grows to love. 
 
August 1 (TH), 2 (FR), 6 (TU), 8 (TH), 9 (FR) @ 11 AM
August 3 (SA) @ 2 PM

BOOKS COME ALIVE AT APPLE HILL PLAYHOUSE!
JOHNNY APPLESEED'S STORY HOUR
Join us on our new patio for story time with Johnny Appleseed every Thursday show day from 10am until 10:30am! He reads books, plays games, and creates arts and crafts to get kids ready to see the show!
Story Hour is free and open to the public, no ticket purchase is required to attend. Tickets can be reserved through the Box Office.
Pictured Left: Andy Meholick as Johnny Appleseed 2013
Photo provided by Andy Meholick