Children's Theatre Company Of Peekskill Returns In Feb.

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Celebrating its seventh consecutive season, The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill returns with an original musical at The Ford Theatre in February.

From left, Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill members Adam Hegedus, Erica Joyce and Jared Foxhall.
Photo Credit: *Ridvan Foxhall*

by Art Cusano

01/09/2013 12:01 a.m.

The company will be performing the new play “Queen Kunka Bunka & The Royal Rascals” at 3 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and Feb. 9-10.

The musical is appropriate for children and adults and is an original musical that tells a story of the land of Kunka Bunka, which is ruled by a kind and benevolent queen, who is consumed with worry as she discovers none of her children have the leadership qualities suited to govern the land. The musical is written by Mehr Mansuri with music and lyrics by Frank Sanchez and Mansuri in collaboration with Lory Lazarus.

The Ford Theatre, Peekskill Admin Building, is at 1031 Elm St. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased prior to each performance at The Ford Theatre. For information, call (914) 930-6600 or 914-325-1053. For more information about The Children's Theatre, log onto www.ctcpeekskill.org

The Children's Theatre Company, a nonprofit organization based out of New York City, is dedicated to introducing children and youth to theater, with a commitment to develop citizenship alongside their artistic achievements. To learn more the Children's Theatre Company, go to www.childrenstheatrecompany.org

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