The Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts presents their spring theatrical production, The Princess and the Pea, written by Michele L. Vacca and under the direction of Melissa Poole, on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 7pm and Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 3pm.  General admission tickets will be available at the door.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under age 14.

Under the direction of the Artistic Director, visual arts teacher, Adele Hughes, over 70 students, parents, and SCAD volunteers have collaborated on the creation of the scenery, props and costume design.  The Princess and the Pea includes a cast and crew of over 60 Garrison students.  This production of The Princess and the Pea could not have happened without tremendous parent support and involvement.

The Princess and the Pea is a comedic version of Hans Christian Anderson's short story.  Prince Valiant, son of King Maximillian of Maxwell-by-the-Sea, has come of age and is sent on a quest in search of a bride by the wisest gypsy in the kingdom, Esmeralda.  Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sir Donald Dunce, and armed with a scroll of proverbs from his grandmother, Old Queen Maude, Prince Valiant encounters a vast array of very interesting princesses.  Prince Valiant wonders if he will ever find the one princess, and, if so, will she be able to pass Granny's secret test. 

Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts is a specialty fine and performing arts public school whose mission is to ignite a passion for learning and teaching at high levels.  From artistic expression to academic success, the vision of Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts is to provide a learning environment that engages learners, nurtures creativity, and builds community.

For more information, please contact the front office at Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts at 912-395-5975.