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Hey everyone on The Jungle Book tech crew!
We will not be working on the set this Saturday. There are going to be some changes that need to be worked out before we can proceed further with the construction. So, enjoy your weekend break and we'll see everyone next week on the 22nd to continue building our jungle. We'll see everyone then! --Ms Susan

We love to have people watching our shows and we also love having lots of information for them to look at in the playbill before the show starts. Consider showcasing your business with our audience by putting an ad in the playbill. Prices start as low as $30. We usually have between 400 and 500 tickets sold for our production and sometimes even more!

The deadline for submission is February 19th. All the info is on the ad form. All proceeds are used to support our theater productions and our mission of engaging children in all aspects of theater. Thank you for your support!

A quick reminder all applications for the Andrea Croskery scholarship are due tomorrow, January 31st. The completed application package must be postmarked the 31st or hand delivered by tomorrow to be considered.

The deadline for submissions for the annual Andrea Croskery Smiles and Frowns Playhouse scholarship is rapidly approaching. The scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior who has participated in at least three Smiles and Frowns Playhouse productions and is planning to continue his or her education. The completed application and accompanying documents must be delivered or postmarked by January 31st. The winner of the award will be announced in March. Refer to the application packet for the necessary forms and other documents. Good luck to all our seniors!!

Please check out the links under the cast and crew tab for the rehearsal schedule, cast call sheet and links for the schedules for costume fittings and monitoring. Let the fun commence!!

Thanks again to everyone who came to audition.

Please be looking for an email with the link to the Doodle poll for accepting the role and other important information.

I look forward to building a wolf pack, fighting a tiger and outfoxing a troop of monkeys. Get ready for the jungle! Rehearsals start January 21st!

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It's time to find some monkeys and wolves, a panther, bear and tiger and even a few humans who want to spend some time the jungle!!
We're looking for young people aged 5 to 18 to take on the roles of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.
Come to the Ayden Arts and Recreation Building (4354 Lee St in Ayden) on Tuesday, January 7th or Wednesday, January 8th between 5 and 7pm.
Attached are copies of the paperwork, if you want to complete it before you come. Otherwise will be available for you to complete when you arrive.
We need a photo (small school photo is fine) and some enthusiastic children to make up our cast.
For more info, check out the FAQ page. Hope to see you there!!

The set of The Real Princess and the Pea is barely cleared off the stage and we are already gearing up for our next undertaking. This time we will be visiting with a pack of wolves, a troop of monkeys, a tiger and many other inhabitants of the jungles of India. Join us for Mowgli's adventures as related by Rudyard Kipling in his famous tale, "The Jungle Book." This version also includes a peek into the life of the story's author and his experiences at boarding school. Auditions will be January 7th and 8th from 5 to 7pm at the Arts and Recreation Building in Ayden and the performances will be March 13th and 14th. It's going to be a great adventure!!

Such a small thing a pea is, considering how much control it has over the ruling of a kingdom. Come see who the prince chooses and does that small, round green vegetable agree?
Friday, November 15th at 7pm
Saturday, November 16th at 2pm
Doug Mitchell Auditorium at the Ayden Arts and Recreation Building
Advance tickets on sale now at Artisans and The Venue in Greenville or Edward's Pharmacy in Ayden for $5. Tickets also available at the door for $7.

Smiles and Frowns Playhouse is very appreciative of the support we receive from the family and friends of the cast of each show.

We are also grateful to everyone in the community who supports Smiles and Frowns Playhouse and the efforts made to provide the opportunity for the children of Pitt County to participate in and enjoy children's theater in our area.

Please consider showing your support for these efforts by purchasing an advertisement in the playbill for The Real Princess and the Pea.

Check out the link to the ad form for prices and deadlines.

Thank you for your support of Smiles and Frowns Playhouse.

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