Theater company to offer many children’s shows

Forum Theatre Co., Metuchen, has announced its 2004-05 schedule of productions for A Kid’s Forum, the company’s theater program for young and family audiences.

• Dec. 4-26 — “A Three Little Pigs White Christmas.”

• Jan. 8-17 — “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” the well-known tale with a contemporary twist, where the audience decides Goldilocks’ fate.

• Jan. 29-Feb. 26 — “The Ugly Duckling.”

• March 19-April 16 — “Pinocchio,” the classic tale of the wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy.

• April 23 — “Great Scott! It’s Magic!” at 11 a.m. Assisted by animals, Scott Drukker performs magic and illusions.

• May 7-June 11 — “Treasure Island,” based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson. The production will feature performers using sign language and the spoken word.

After each performance, cast members greet the children and are also available to sign autographs and pose for pictures. Tickets for “A Three Little Pigs White Christmas are $15. All other tickets are $12.50 for everyone, with discounts for groups of 20 or more.

For tickets and show times, call (732) 548-0582 or visit www.forumtheatrecompany.com.