On Stage This Weekend - Two Shows

   A couple of great shows on stage this weekend, and two more shows start up early next week. Here's the rundown:

- God of Carnage - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the drama  about a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys that brings together two sets of parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. As the meeting progresses, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples  and their principals in tatters. The show will be presented June 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. 

- Church Basement Ladies - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the heartfelt, hilarious musical comedy abut the live of four characters as they organize the food, stave off disasters, have fun and keep the pastor on course in a rural Minnesota church in 1965. The show will be presented June 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22 and 27 at 8 p.m.

   And on stage next week:

- Jungle Book Kids - Jenny Wiley Theatre's Footlights Theatre Camp presents this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wanna Be Like You.” The show will be presented June 17 and 18 at 8:15 p.m.

- The Wizard of Oz - The beloved musical will be presented by The Aracoma Story in Logan, W.Va., from June 18 to July 7 at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 304-752-0253.

   So get out there and see a show!