‘Hansel and Gretel’ at Center Theatre

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thanks to the generosity of a local benefactor, the Center Theatre is hosting a magical performance of “Hansel and Gretel” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, with entry by donation. Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of “Hansel and Gretel” is based on the classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, and features melodies from the Humperdinck opera.

The 45-minute show is geared toward children in kindergarten through grade 6, but everyone young or young at heart is invited to attend. The story is set in the mid-19thc entury. The colorful set is in the shape of a giant storybook. As the pages turn, each new and exciting scene is revealed. As the tale unfolds, Hansel and Gretel must call upon their inner reserves and learn new methods to overcome the challenges they encounter while lost in the wood.

The four individuals who comprise Tanglewood Marionettes are artists, performers and technicians, but most of all, they think of themselves as storytellers with a mission to “connect with our audiences by telling a rollicking good tale.”

All of the handcrafted staging, scenery and marionettes took over a year for Tanglewood Marionettes to create. For more information about Tanglewood Marionettes, visit www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com.

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the Center Theatre reopening its doors to present affordable entertainment, arts and education. For information about upcoming events at Center Theatre, call 564-8943 or visit www.centertheatre.org.