Youth production of 'The Emperor's New Clothes' at Center for the Arts in Grass Valley

The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley is bringing live theater to the stage for the first time since the building remodel was completed in March 2020. The Main Stage Playmakers' youth production of "The Emperor's New Clothes" will be held from July 29-31 at the Marisa Funk Theater. Performed by 26 actors from ages 7-14, the play is being directed by Paulette Gilbert, who has worked with children for nearly 30 years as a teacher, actor and director. With a bachelor of arts in early childhood education and a master's degree in theater from Louisiana Tech University, her extensive experience with professional companies across the country includes a national tour with the Missoula Children's Theatre. For the past 15 years, she has taught and produced theater for young people in Nevada County. Gilbert is also a professional costume designer, primarily for the B Street Theatre in Sacramento and locally for Sierra Stages. "Theater is so impactful because it encourages and enhances a child's capacity for self-expression and their sense of self-esteem," Gilbert says. The Mainstage Playmakers provide a theater experience for children ages 7-15. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is the debut production for 2022. "The Emperor's New Clothes" is a fun play featuring a mischievous trio of "tailors" who come up with a get-rich-quick scheme to convince a vain emperor to wear their magic in clothes. They claim only smart people can see these amazing garments. Will everyone just pretend to see the clothes? Will these three schemers get away with the jewels and gold? Is there anyone brave enough to tell the truth? Perfect for the entire family, this two-act production will leave you in stitches from laughter. THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES What: Youth production by The Main Stage Playmakers When: Friday-Sunday, July 29-31. July 29: Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30. July 30-31: Doors at 2 p.m., show at 3. Where: The Center for the Arts Marisa Funk Theater, 314 West Main Street, Grass Valley Run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission Tickets: $5-$20, thecenterforthearts.org Info: https://thecenterforthearts.org/event/the-mainstage-playmakers-present-the-emperors-new-clothes/ or 530-274-8384