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After a 10-month hiatus, The Belfry Theatre presents its season-opener, Cheaper by the Dozen, based on the book by Frank Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey and dramatized by Christopher Sergel, from Oct. 21 to Oct. 31 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church.
Based on a true story, Cheaper by the Dozen tells the tale of the Gilbreth family. Their inventor father, who is well-known for bringing better efficiency to factories, keeps his family of 12 children running just as efficiently. This play is told from the point of view of two of his children reflecting on the last few months before his death. He was preparing the family for his imminent departure, but most of his children were unaware of the fact. It is an extremely funny, heart-warming, and family-friendly tale, and in today’s world, we all could use some more of that.
The cast includes an all-ages mix of theatre veterans and newcomers:
- Gilbreth: Eric Bowman of Noblesville
- Gilbreth: Jill Bavar of Carmel
- Anne: Lizzie Schultz of Noblesville
- Ernestine: London Rayner of Indianapolis
- Frank: Ian Gamble of Lawrence
- Martha: Isabella Hasseld of Westfield
- Bill: Kipp Morgan of Indianapolis
- Lillian: Mia Gordon of Noblesville
- Fred: Kate Honaker of Indianapolis
- Dan: Ryan Hasseld of Westfield
- Jackie: Vincent Lomellin of Noblesville
- Fitzgerald: Katherine Gibson of Indianapolis
- Burton: Christopher Taylor of Frankfort
- Joe Scales: Lennon Hofer of Lapel
- Miss Brill: Jennifer Hasseld of Westfield
- Larry: Gideon Roark of Yorktown
Show times are 8 p.m. on Oct. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30; and 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 31 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 ages 12 and younger and ages 65 and older. For tickets, visit thebelfrytheatre.com or call (317) 773-1085.
Masks are required for all patrons and seats will be socially distanced. To learn more about how the Belfry is keeping patrons, cast, and crew safe, visit thebelfrytheatre.com.