Written by John Olive
Based on the book by Louis Sachar

Directed by Jeff Downing
Musical Direction by Barry James

Directions to The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway, White Plains, NY

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Oops! Instead of building thirty classrooms side by side, Wayside School was built one classroom on top of another, thirty stories high... except for the 19th floor which seems to have been forgotten.

Take a madcap journey into the bizarre goings on at Wayside School and explore the magical alternate universe of the beloved children’s books by Louis Sachar brought whimsically to life on stage. With everything from pigtails that talk to a lunch-money-stealing principal to ghosts in the mashed potatoes, Wayside School is always as surprising as it is zany.

This family friendly comedy will entertain the child in all of us, making Sideways Stories from Wayside School a perfect outing for the whole family.

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Based on the book by Robert Fulghum
Adapted by Ernest Zulia
Music by David Caldwell

Directed by Jill Abusch
Musical Direction by Nicholas Nicassio

Directions to The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway, White Plains, NY

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

What is the meaning of life? This play provides some answers in words and music, and manages to tickle the funny-bone and warm the heart at the same time. This charming, whimsical, wise, joyous and life-affirming play examines life as we all know it, from childhood through adolescence and beyond - with all the triumphs and disasters each era brings.

Fulghum's best selling books are not about kindergarten, nor are they written for children. They are stories about all of us, covering a wide range of situations and observations out of everyday life, examining the very core of our existence... with a sense of humor. These stories enlighten us with grace and poignancy in this original and creative staging of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

Don't miss this enchanting evening of theatrical story telling.

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Story and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
Music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe

Directed by Jill Abusch
Musical Direction by Nicholas Nicassio

Directions to The Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601

Rated PGT-13: Recommended for ages 13 & up

Bat Boy, the Musical

Ripped from the headlines of The Weekly World News, Bat Boy, the Musical tells the amazing story of a strange boy with pointy ears, his struggle to find a place in a world that shuns him, and the love that can create both miracles and madness.

To some, Edgar (Bat Boy) is a misplaced and misunderstood child who needs help and guidance. To others, he is a blood sucking monster to be feared and killed. This tongue in cheek musical tackles the tragically real problem of scapegoating and ignorant prejudice with endless humor and wit. Bat Boy, the musical's humorous and driving songs include satirical takes on the full spectrum of musical theatre. You're sure to recognize theatre you know and a little of yourself in this intelligent and boundary pushing musical comedy.

Akin to reality TV, Twilight or soap operas, Bat Boy includes some outrageous plots you can really sink your teeth into! Open your mind and heart and hold on to your seat. Here comes BAT BOY.

Don't deny your inner beast. Join us and discover Bat Boy yourself!

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The Play Group Theatre is sponsored in part by

The Hilda Mullen Foundation

This season is made possible, in part, by the Basic Program Support Grant of ArtsWestchester with funds from the Westchester County Government.