The History Mission & Vision Message from the Producer Gerald Goehring Patty Carver Pierre Patrick Our National Tours are professional productions created for large stages and performing arts centers. For more information call the Educator/Reservation Hotline (800) 887-6639 See a complete list of all our productions going on this 2005-2006 Season.   Connecticut Family Theatre and ECPA Presents The Velveteen Rabbit Based on the story by Margery Williams Best Enjoyed by Pre-K through 3rd grades October 24 – November 4, 2006 It's the classic story of unconditional love and friendship! Closely following Margery Williams' beloved story, this wonderful musical version is full of interactivity and special moments. It includes pop/contemporary musical numbers, sing-a-longs and audience participation! This production also includes the cameo voice appearances of stage, TV and film stars Bea Arthur as the Magic Fairy, Brigitte Bardot as the French Doll and Marla Gibbs as the Windup Doll.   Connecticut Family Theatre and ECPA Presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever By Barbara Robinson Best Enjoyed by Pre-K through 6th grades December 7 – December 23, 2006 They lie, they steal, they smoke cigars… “the Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world.” Every kid in town knows to stay clear of the mischievous siblings, but this year the Herdmans are determined to take part in the annual Christmas pageant. The church has never seen the pageant quite like this! Based on the popular book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever shows us that compassion and generosity sometimes come from the most unexpected sources, especially when the Herdmans are concerned.   Connecticut Family Theatre and ECPA Presents A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings Adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz from a short story by Nobel Prize-winner Gabriel García Márquez. Best Enjoyed by 6th Grade through College Ages March 9 – March 18, 2007 What do angels look like? Fefe and Momo believe they know when they discover a winged old man who appears to have fallen out of the sky. Angel or not, the two children understand and protect the very old man against the exploitation of a town. Fun and fantastical, this is a tale of superstition, survival and the nature of miracles.   Connecticut Family Theatre and ECPA Presents Charlotte’s Web Based on the story by E.B. White Adapted by Joseph Robinette Music & Lyrics by Charles Strouse Best enjoyed by Pre-K through 5th Grades May 9th-May 26th 2007 Get caught in Charlotte's Web, the heartwarming tale that has delighted generations of readers. Charlotte, the spider, launches a barnyard campaign to save the loveable pig, Wilber, from a destiny of becoming bacon!   Connecticut Family Theatre and ECPA Presents Patty’s Place Best Enjoyed by Pre-K through 3rd grades October 28th, November 18th, December 23rd, February 17th, April 21st, May 19th, June 9th All Performances at 2 PM Patty’s Place is the critically acclaimed live musical show for young children that promotes artistic creativity and exemplifies that it is our differences that make us special. Hosted by internationally lauded performer and singer Patty Carver and Connecticut’s own John Banker, the show features local artistic guests with a cast of warm and crazy town characters. Patty’s Place is the perfect way to introduce the excitement of performing and visual arts to young children. Come back again and again to see a new show throughout the year and follow the adventures of your favorite characters.