On Stage in September

   Here are the community theatre shows taking the stage in September:

- Seussical Kids - The Paramount Players presents the musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Ashland, Ky. Tickets are $5 each.

- Princess Diana the Musical - The Paramount Players presents the new production Sept. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.

- Godspell - Alban Theatre presents the musical on Sept. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St Albans, WV.

- Crimes of the Heart - Ashland Community and Technical College present the play on Sept. 28, 29 and 30 at 7 p.m.

- Jack the Ripper is a stage play dedicated to those lost from mental illness. The story of the feared killer will be presented at the Capitol Theater at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Sept. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors, Students and Military.

- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg presents the musical based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson on Sept. 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. There will be a special show on Sept. 29 at 11:30 p.m.

- Smoke on the Mountain - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus. It’ll be presented on Sept, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. at the Jenny Wiley Mainstage in Pikeville, Ky.

- Mercy - Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) presents the musical by Mark Scarpelli and Dan Kehde on Sept. 28, 29, 30, Oct. 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at the WVSU Capitol Center Theatre at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students.

   So go see a show!