By Candace Zafirellis
Who will save the princess – and the kingdom? Find out when Kaleidoscope Theatre brings the fairytale musical “Sleeping Beauty” to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 3, with performances at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
Based on the classic tale, when the princess pricks her finger on a spindle, an evil fairy’s spell is finally set in motion. The kingdom falls to sleep, awaiting a magical kiss by a prince who will awaken Sleeping Beauty and erase the curse. Written by Kaleidoscope Executive Director David G. Payton, audiences will enjoy this wonderful celebration of a brave young lady and some very heroic deeds!
Based in Rhode Island, the award-winning Kaleidoscope Theatre is a professional touring company that has been delighting audiences with its fresh, light-hearted take on traditional fairytales since 1982. Kaleidoscope productions have also incorporated more serious themes of drug prevention, teen pregnancy, divorce, and disability. Young actors with disabilities have been strongly encouraged to participate, and each production contains important messages with the recurring theme that "we are all special."
Tickets are $10 for all ages and may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available next to the theatre.

