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‘Junie B Jones is Not a Crook’ opens Friday at PIX Theatre


LAPEER — Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer, Inc. Theater Education program is proud to present its third fully produced summer play at The PIX — “Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook.”

The show opens Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., with a second show on Saturday July 20, at 7:30 p.m. The play, based on the popular book series by Barbara Park, has been adapted for stage by Allison Gregory. Park was the author of the popular New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones book series. Young readers have been in love with the character of Junie B. since Park’s first book was published, which prompted playwright Gregory to take the books from page to stage.

The story follows young Junie B., who is convinced that someone stole her furry black mittens at recess. So, when she finds a cool pen on the floor, it’s Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers. But why does Junie B. keep havin’ those bad dreams? Will she ever get her mittens back? And will she win over the new boy in Room 8?

Junie B is funny and spirited — and yes, a bit misguided at times. But that’s part of her charm and makes her so, relatable for all audience members.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.centerfortheartslapeer.org, by phone at 810-664-4824 or by visit the box office at Gallery 194, 194 W. Nepessing St. Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket prices start are $5.