Public Performances

Honus and Me By Steven Dietz Adapted from the book by Dan Gutman The discovery of a rare Honus Wagner baseball card presents 12-year-old Joe Stoshack with a moral dilemma - and a magical opportunity to gain confidence and determination from one of baseball's finest.

• Target Storybook Preview: Sun., Sept. 20 at 4:00 p.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., Sept. 26 at 4:00 p.m.
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Theater
• PRP Aug. 3, On Sale Aug. 10 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for age six and older.

• Sat., Sept. 19 4:00 p.m. Preview
• Sun., Sept. 20 4:00 p.m. Target Storybook Preview
• Sept 26. - Oct. 11
  • Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • Sundays at 1:00 p.m.

Androcles and the Lion By Aurand Harris Ancient Rome provides the backdrop for this delightfully humorous adaptation of one of Aesop's favorite fables, presented in classic Commedia dell'arte style and exploring issues of friendship, trust and freedom.

• Target Storybook Preview: Sun., October 25 at 4:00 p.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., Oct. 31 at 4:00 p.m.
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Studio
• PRP Aug. 3, On Sale Aug. 10 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for age five and older.

Performance Schedule:

• Sun., Oct. 25 at 4:00 p.m. Target Storybook Preview
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 14
  • Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Sun., Nov. 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! By Allison Gregory Adapted from the books by Barbara Park That lovable imp Junie B. Jones takes center stage just in time for the holidays! A world-premiere based on three of Barbara Park's best-selling books recreates the world of intrigue that is Room One.

• Target Storybook Preview: Sun., Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., Nov. 21 at 4:00 p.m.
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Theater
• PRP Sept. 14, On Sale Sept. 21 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for age four and older.

Performance Schedule:

• Sun., Nov. 15 at 4:00 p.m. Target Storybook Preview
• Sat., Nov. 21 and Sun., Nov. 22 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 28 and Sun., Nov 29 at 2:00 p.m
• Dec. 5 - Dec. 20 Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm and 4:00 p.m.
• Tue., Dec. 22 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Wed., Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m
• Thu., Dec. 24 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 26 and Sun., at 1:00 pm and 4:00 p.m.

Peter and the Wolf By Allison Gregory, Music by Hummie Mann
Lyrics by Allison Gregory and Hummie Mann  Prokovief's musical themes get a shiny new spin to accompany the cautionary folk tale of Peter, his grandfather and his animal friends. Help us welcome this exciting new production home after its triumphant national tour.

• Target Storybook Preview: Sat., Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., Jan. 30 2:00 p.m.
• January 30 to March 14, 2010
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Studio
• PRP Sept. 14, On Sale Sept. 21 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for ages three and older.

Tomato Plant Girl By Wesley Middleton Everyone knows a Bossy Best Friend... but what happens when you find yourself behaving just like your Bossy Best Friend? Friendship, peer pressure and exclusion issues are all explored in this allegorical comedy.

• Target Storybook Preview: April 10 at 1 p.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., April 10 4:00 p.m.
• April 10 to 18, 2010
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Studio
• PRP Jan. 4, On Sale Jan. 11 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for age five and older.

The Big Friendly Giant By David Wood Adapted from the book by Roald Dahl Kids big and small will delight in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's modern fairy tale in which the orphan Sophie and her newfound friend The BFG demonstrate that heroes come in all sizes.

• Target Storybook Preview: April 25 at 4 p.m. ($12 discounted tickets)
• Opening: Sat., May 1 at 4:00 p.m.
• May 1 to 23, 2010
• Tempe Center for the Arts -- Studio
• PRP Jan 4, On Sale Jan. 11 (10:00 a.m.)
• Recommended for age five and older.