A magical adventure deep in the Hundred Acre Woods: House at Pooh Corner at The Ridgefield Playhouse May 6

                              

Whether we are very young or wise to the ways of the world, every so often each of has to “get back to the House at Pooh Corner” to spend some tender time with faithful friends. 

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Ridgefield Academy Family Series invites you to go deep into the magical Hundred Acre Wood for an adventure with Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Owl, and Tigger on Saturday, May 6 at 11 am and 2 pm.  From discovering what to feed Tigger (no haycorns, no honey, no thistles) to playing Poohsticks over the bridge, the friends are bound only by their childhood imaginations. This delightful musical teaches important lessons about truth and friendship.  In the end, Christopher Robin tells Pooh, “Pooh, promise me you won’t forget about me, ever. Not even when I’m a hundred.” “How old shall I be then?” asks Pooh. “Ninety-nine.” Pooh replies with, “I promise.” Indeed, a child and his bear will always be playing.  Adapted by Bettye Knapp for the Virginia Repertory Theatre, this production is faithfully based on the A.A. Milne classic of the same name. 

Make it a day of family fun - visit Dimitri’s Diner (16 Prospect Street, Ridgefield) before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket!  This event is partially underwritten by Books on the Common, South Salem Animal Hospital/Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital – kids can get their photo taken with Scooby Doo in the lobby before the event! Media sponsors are Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield and 98Q – 98.3fm.         

As part of The Ridgefield Playhouse Arts for Everyone program, which helps make the performing arts available to economically disadvantaged residents of Fairfield County who cannot afford the cost of admission, even at reduced rates, the Union Savings Bank Arts for Everyone recipient is Danbury Youth Services.  The Playhouse was founded in the belief that arts can and do make a difference in the lives of people, and that accessibility to the arts should not be limited by one’s ability to pay.  Arts for Everyone works with a wide range of non-profit organizations including ABC, Ability Beyond Disability, Danbury Youth Services, Family and Children’s Aid, Grassroots Tennis, Mental Health Associates of CT and the Out and About Club. Your donation helps provide tickets and transportation to the Playhouse.

 For tickets ($15), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org.  The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.