FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      May 9, 2001

CARY, NC – Wiley and the Hairy Man, Applause! Cary Youth Theater’s spring production, will be presented at Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $3 for children 12 & under and $5 for adults.

This fourth production of Applause! is about a boy battling evil, overcoming his fear, and discovering his own power. The outdoor setting of Sertoma Amphitheatre will naturally enhance this adaptation of a southern folktale. Incredible costumes and creative staging will be combined to take advantage of the dramatic opportunities provided by this environment.

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre provides performing arts opportunities and experiences for young people in Cary including classes, workshops and on-stage productions. Their performances in turn provide family entertainment for the community.

Future cultural arts performances in Cary at the Sertoma Amphitheatre include a performance of Watership Down on May 20, and A Little Summer Night Music–Broadway Love Songs on June 30.

For more information, call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department at 469-4061.

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