Athens, WV (WOAY)- Concord University’s theatre department has a story to tell you.
The university’s theatre directing class will present an evening of Oscar Wilde’s fairy tales titled “A Walk on the Wilde Side.”
The shows will begin on Friday, November 14, in the H.C. Paul Theatre at 7:00 pm, with an additional show date on November 15 and a matinee at 2:00 pm on November 16.
A cast of seven students will present four of Wilde’s fairy tales in the one-hour show.
Instructor Sherry Harper-McCombs, who leads the fall directing course, said four of Wilde’s classics will be presented during the show.
Audiences can expect to enjoy unique retellings of “The Happy Prince,” “The Selfish Giant,” “The Devoted Friend,” and “The Remarkable Rocket.”
Students will direct each fairy tale using puppets to help tell the tales.
Concord University students, faculty, and staff members can attend for free.
Anyone else attending is asked to donate $5 to support future theatre programs.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door inside the Alexander Fine Arts Center.
Free parking is available in the adjacent parking lots.
Visit concord.edu for more information.
