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The Theatre Program at Lee University will feature two special performances by the touring children’s theatre company ShoWagon of Theatre Memphis on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.

ShoWagon’s productions are made possible by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission awarded to Lee’s Theatre Program.

On Sept. 29, ShoWagon will perform The Adventures of Robin Hood, and on Sept. 30 will perform The Big Bad Wolf Tells All. Both performances will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Dixon Center Auditorium.

The Adventures of Robin Hood comically recounts the tale of how Robin and Marian, with the band of Merry Men, defeat Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham as they recall how they met.

The Big Bad Wolf Tells All includes the much-loved tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, all from the maligned voice of Big Bad.

Performers will include Emily Burnett, Jeffrey Posson, Cassidy Porter, Matt Crewse, Chris Tracy, and Sandi Kleine.

ShoWagon is the division of the Education and Outreach program of Theatre Memphis, and offers a variety of literature-based productions that tour to local schools, libraries, and daycares, churches, and community centers across the mid-south.

Each ShoWagon production is accompanied by an extensive teaching guide. These guides include curriculum connections and indicators in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and fine arts.

Tickets are $5 for all ages, and will go on sale Sept. 19 at the Dixon Center Box Office. The Box Office is open 3-6 p.m. daily.

For more information you may call 423-614-8343, email [email protected], or visit www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre.edu. Fans can also join the Facebook page “Lee University Theatre.”

Photo:  ShoWagon of Theatre Memphis in performance