Posted: June 17, 2019Written by: Ritchie Bermudez

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Nationally-acclaimed Cuesta College Drama presents an encore production of Charlotte’s Web from June 20–23 at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo Campus.

The 60-minute adaptation of the classic story of friendship will warm hearts young and old as it charms its way into the CPAC’s Experimental Theatre. “In our version, we honor E. B. White’s tale of Wilbur and Charlotte while also updating some of the wonderful characters,” said Director bree valle*. “The message is positive and heartwarming. The characters are hilarious—who doesn’t love an arrogant French rat?!”

New for this year’s production is the addition of music and a special treat for the audience that will remain a surprise. “You’ll have to come and see for yourself,” said valle. “Last year we had such a huge response—we sold out the entire run with an ecstatic audience. It’s not unusual for kids (and adults!) to talk back to the characters onstage. We love that. It’s really an excellent show for the whole family.”

Charlotte’s Web will play for one weekend only during the following days and times:
Thursday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m & 3:00 p.m.

General admission tickets are $20, and tickets for kids under 12 are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at tickets.cuesta.edu or at the box office one hour before each performance. Group discounts are available to groups of 10 or more. For more information on group tickets, please contact Joan Hurwit at joan_hurwit@cuesta.edu. Parking is complimentary in Lot 2A in front of the CPAC.

The Cuesta College Drama Department is honored with numerous national and international acclaim, beginning in 2014 when original play pool ’63 received five national awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. The most recent production of Ghost Ship received ten national awards including Outstanding Theatrical Creation, Outstanding Production of a New Work, and Outstanding Director. To find out more about the Cuesta College Drama Department, please call (805) 546-3195.

*bree valle does not capitalize her first or last name