Crossway Church to Stage "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"

Members of Crossway Church will present a unique version of the classic  play, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” as part of its ongoing children’s theatre program Saturday, Nov. 16, starting at 4 p.m. at the church located at 282 Summer Street in Franklin.

          According to Director Rebekah Tracy, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is specifically targeted to children and lasts just 30 minutes. While most of the play will adhere to its traditional plot, Crossway’s version will include adaptations of the original production emphasizing morality and conviction.

          “Our version of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ will focus on the effects of lying and how that affects people’s trust in one another,” Tracy said. “It is a good-quality production complete with costumes, makeup and staging and we think everyone will enjoy it.”

          Saturday’s production will be open to the public free of charge and the church features a large parking lot for vehicles and handicap-access interior facilities. Parents with child strollers are welcome.

          Following Saturday’s production, a “Meet and Greet” with cast members will be held in the church basement and include free refreshments.

          The cast of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” includes Melissa Kenerson (as Sam, “The Boy”), Sandy Tracy (Sam’s mother), Patty McLernon (wolf), Michael McLernon (shepherd), townspeople Nanci Roca, Rachel Allen Rebekah Tracy, Christie Dutton and Christan Tracy and sheep Christopher Dutton, Erin Tracy and Kelsey McLernon.

          Crossway Church previously staged its versions of the children’s classics “Goldilocks,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Cinderella.” Tracy, who has performed on stage locally for the past six years, holds a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Framingham State College.

          “We believe our children’s theatre program fills a need in the community for free activities for children of all ages,” said Jen Roca, who heads Crossway’s theater ministry. “We want to get to know the people of this community better and provide an opportunity for them to get to know us as well.”

          All questions concerning “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” should be directed to Crossway Church at 508-346-3611. Further information about the church is available by accessing its Web site at crosswayma.org.