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‘The Little Prince’ pays a visit

When a disenchanted aviator crashes his plane in the Sahara, he is surprised to meet an ethereal visitor from a faraway star. Through the startling insights shared by this charming “Little Prince,” the aviator is reminded of what is truly important in life.

Cherished by adults and children alike, Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s classic novella The Little Prince is filled with all of the magic, exuberance and wonder of childhood.  

The play, directed by Carrboro’s Tom Quaintance, continues PlayMakers Repertory Company run with shows through December 16. Quaintance, a theater veteran based in Los Angeles, directed the sold-out production of Oliver! last July that capped the first local Summer Youth Conservatory, a partnership between PlayMakers and The ArtsCenter.

Shows will be at 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the Paul Green Theatre, inside UNC’s Center for Dramatic Art on Country Club Road. The play is suitable for ages 5 and older.

There will also be a free post-show discussions on Dec. 9 and an all-access performance for those with special needs on Dec. 11.

December 11 is the second of of two Tuesday Community Night performances with holiday music before and after the play by The Trekky Yuletide Orchestra, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets that night are $10. Seating is general admission.

Tickets to other performances range from $10 to $40 and may be purchased by phone at 962-PLAY, online at www.playmakersrep.org or at the Paul Green Theatre Box Office, open from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays and two hours before each performance.

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