SSHS Wildcat Theatre Presents: Charlotte’s Web

December 7, 2023 – SSHS Theatre is proud to announce our final show of 2023—CHARLOTTE’S WEB! Our varsity performance class will present this classic show ONE NIGHT ONLY—Friday, December 15th, at 7pm. Tickets are $5 for adults—children 12 and under are free! The performance will be held at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium located at 1200 Houston Street (behind Hopkins County Civic Center).

CHARLOTTE’S WEB is one of the top 100 bestselling books of all time and the best-selling children’s paperback book ever. The New York Times called it “just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done.” Tony-winning playwright Joseph Robinette’s touching and faithful stage version will make fall in love with the story all over again.

In rural Maine, Wilbur, (senior Talley Brown) a young orphan pig, is loved by its owner, Fern Arable (senior Addison Bradley), but the pig is destined to be slaughtered for food as soon as he is old enough. But, a lonely, childless spider named Charlotte (senior Caroline Prickette), who lives in a dark corner of the Zuckerman’s barn, takes pity on the pitiful little pig and decides to do what she can to save his life. Wilbur is grateful for this mysterious mother figure, but the act of true motherhood will come at a costly price for the kind spider.

Senior Oliver Falter, Juniors Aspen Mayhew, Audrey Tanton, and Aiden Woodard, and sophomore Emma Boatman round out the cast. Junior Alaya Mims provides tech support.

We know how busy you are during this holiday season, but bring your kids, and come and support these talented students –the show lasts less than an hour, and it will be worth your time!