Lynn Jensen, who recently retired as a theatre director at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, is back “home” this week, in her new role as Managing Director of Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre, the venerable troupe that has been entertaining area children for nearly 70 years.
Each year, the three Cedar Rapids high schools, each produce a show. First up this year is Jefferson, presenting “Reeling,” a play inspired by the silent movie slapstick comedies of Buster Keaton. Presented as a silent movies, with no dialogue, Lynn and Playtime Poppy board member Marcia Hughes say it’s a hilarious, physical comedy for all ages.
Oct. 31-Nov.2 at Jefferson High School, with a special 3:30 trick or treat event on Halloween, followed by a 4:30 performance. Friday: 5 and 7:30pm, Saturday 11am and 2pm. Admission is just $5.
Details at www.playtimepoppy.org.
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