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CRT Kids program presents the Children’s Show “Wiley & the Hairy Man”

Looking for fun, inexpensive entertainment for the entire family? Come to Cortland Repertory Theatre’s magical children’s theatre production of Wiley & the Hairy Man, at the national historic Pavilion in Dwyer Memorial Park on the shores of Little York Lake.

The story, by Suzan Zeder, is based on a great American folk tale about a boy’s struggle to find the courage to face his fears. With the help of his faithful dog, appropriately named “Dog,” Wiley encounters monsters both real and imagined and must trust in his own inner strength to save his Mamma and defeat the infamous Hairy Man who lives in the nearby swamp. The production is geared to spark the imagination of youngsters with basic puppetry, mime and audience participation. This enchanting tale is performed by CRT’s multi-talented acting intern company, including Kyle Hines, Jefferson McDonald, Myles McHale, Michael Morlani, Parker Pogue and Mark Reeve. The 50 minute show, directed by Kim L. Hubbard and choreographed by Meredith Van Scoy is appropriate for children from 5 to 105!

Only four performances remain: July 17, 22, 24 and 26, all at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $5.00. Make a day of it! Bring a picnic lunch for before the show, enjoy the kiddie pool or park playground. For tickets or more additional information, call the CRT box office at 607-756-2627 or 800-427-6160. Tickets are also available for purchase on-line at www.cortlandrep.org. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. The theatre is handicapped accessible and air conditioned. Parking is free.

Jefferson McDonald as Mamma, Parker Pogue as Wiley (on Myles McHale's shoulders), Michael Morlani as Dog and Mark Reeve as the Hairy Man in CRT's "Wiley and the Hairy Man"