ACT presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and ‘Frosty the Snowman’

Academy of Children’s Theatre is spreading holiday cheer with its latest production.

The Richland theater company is presenting A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and 8-9 at ACT, 213 Wellsian Way. Matinees at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 are already sold out. The Dec. 8 performance is, too.

People are encouraged to buy tickets soon at academyofchildrenstheatre.org, by calling 509-943- 6027 or at the ACT office.

Cost is $15 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors, and $9 for kids 12 and younger.

Cathy Kelly is directing, with a cast of 32 young actors.

Elijah Hall, from Hanford High, stars at Charlie Brown, and Leona Libby Middle School student Marli Petit takes on the role of Lucy.

Ryleigh McWilliams, a Mid-Columbia Partnership student, plays Frosty.

A Charlie Brown Christmas is based on the TV holiday special, and Frosty the Snowman is based on the beloved Christmas carol.

The show runs 1 hour, 15 minutes total, with Santa Claus paying a visit during intermission.

“The engaging and uplifting dual production is appropriate for all ages, and recommended for ages three and up,” a news release said.

This story was originally published November 30, 2017 at 4:59 PM with the headline "ACT presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and ‘Frosty the Snowman’."