On Stage This Weekend

   You have lots of shows to catch this weekend, including a flock of new works, a radio drama, a holiday classic and a beloved classic.

   Here's the rundown:

- New Works Festival - Arts Resources for the Tri-state (ARTS) will present a series of readings of new plays at the Renaissance Ballroom at 900 8th Street in Huntington on Dec. 11 and 12. (** Full schedule posted below. **)

- Babes in Toyland -  The Children's Theatre of Charleston presents the classic musical on Dec. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Little Theater in Charleston. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children. The show will also host a toy drive - bring a new unwrapped toy to donate.

- It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Drama - The Alban Arts Center presents the live reading at the Alban Arts and Conference Center at 65 Olde Main Street in St. Albans on Dec. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. - tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and senior citizens.

- The Glass Menagerie - Portsmouth Little Theatre at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth presents the play by Tennessee Williams on Dec. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. - tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students.

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** New Works Festival Schedule **

Friday, December 11, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
Starting a Family by Tristan Reynolds
Director - Michael Naglee
Cast: Eric Wilson, Andrew Surber, Todd Green, Rachel Sanford, Joanna Berner, Mary Olson

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Friday, December 11, 2015 - 8:00 p.m. 

Wicked Life of Patience Boston by Bryan Stubbles
Director - Rachel Sanford
Cast: Jenn Naglee, Jill Cochran, Greg Morris, Justin Vaughn, Rick Walker, Joanna Murdock, John Barton

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Friday, December 11, 2015 - 9:00 p.m.
Meat by Dan Shea
Director - Mike Murdock

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015 - Noon
Steps by Len Trent
Director - Jonathan Maynard
Cast: Joanna Murdock, Michael Naglee, Tish Maynard, Jonathan Maynard

Cut the Cord by Annie Pulsipher
Director - Cyndi Fuller
Cast: Andrew Surber, Anna Baker, Robert Hutchens, Len Trent

Memento Mori by Tish Maynard
Director - Jonathan Maynard
Cast: Nora Ankrom, Jonathan Maynard, Tish Maynard, Rick Walker

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.
Pieces by Len Trent
Director - Todd Green
Cast: Mary Olson, Linda Reynolds

Ninety Degrees of Separation by David Guaspari
Director - Simon Woods
Cast: Jenn Naglee, Justin Vaughn, Anna Baker, Dylan Clark

The Authoress by Seth Freeman
Director - Sheila Meade
Cast: Simon Woods, Anna Baker, Jenn Naglee, Linda Reynolds

Deer Crossing by Roy Proctor
Director - Simon Woods
Cast: Jenn Naglee, Justin Vaughn, Anna Baker, Dylan Clark

Botherum by Richard Cavendish
Director - Sheila Meade
Cast: Len Trent, Robert Hutchens

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 4:00 p.m.
Night Music of the River by Richard Cavendish
Director - Michael Sullivan

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.

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Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. 
Coffee/Reception with Mickey Fisher

8:00 p.m. - The Marginal Way by Mickey Fisher
Director - Mike Murdock

Following the Play - Talkback with the audience, cast, director, and author.