Charlotte's Web Plays at Westport

Westport Country Playhouse’s Family Festivities Series will present the treasured tale “Charlotte’s Web,” based on E. B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 1 and 4 pm.

Recommended for grades K - 5, the show is approximately one hour and produced by TheatreworksUSA.

Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. Featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, “Charlotte’s Web” explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.

Pre-show activities, for which reservations are required, begin one hour before the performances at noon and 3 pm. Pre-show activities for “Charlotte’s Web” will be an exploration of animal personalities and sounds, interactive games and friendship.

Tickets for “Charlotte’s Web” are $16. Birthday party facilities may be scheduled in advance. Everyone in the audience requires a ticket. For tickets or to receive a Family Festivities brochure, call the box office at (203) 227-4177, or toll-free at 1-888-927-7529, or visit the box office at 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport, or visit http://www.westportplayhouse.org/. Groups of 10 or more save up to 30 percent off the regular ticket price. For group sales information call (203) 227-5137, x120.

Upcoming titles in the Playhouse’s 2010 Family Festivities Series include “Are You My Mother?” on Sunday, March 28; and “I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on Sunday, April 11.