F

Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents a live production of “Sleeping Beauty & the Seven Sisters.” Based on the timeless fairy tale by Charles Perrault and the script by Zack Allen, the play will bring the fairy tale to life on stage.

The play will be performed September 15th – October 1st, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 and 5 PM , and Sundays at 3 PM. Allen’s adaptation reboots the classic story amidst the color and pageantry of Baroque era France.

The happy life of Briar-Rose is interrupted by a curse from one of the Seven Wise Sisters of Fountainbleau which sends Briar Rose into a deep sleep.

Can an ancient wizard and a young soldier come to her rescue with some magic of their own?

The play is performed by 14 talented young actors and designed by 14 talented young designers from ages 9 to 15.

The costume design is provided by Lily Segars with assistance from Lyric Westerfield-Dyer and Scarlett Cooper. Truman Ball will provide the lighting design.

The properties are designed by Annabel Dattilo, Evelyn Strangward, Addy Kate Thomas, and Zeb Brockman. Michelle Phelps will be run crew for the production.

The play’s stage manager is Janie Long and assistant stage manager is Callie Houk.