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February 2nd, 2016
I was lucky to have been invited to the family/friends preview showing of Charlotte’s Web on Thursday, January 28,2016. Charlotte’s Web is currently being performed at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre.
Let me start out by saying this was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. Everyone knows the tale of Charlotte’s Web where Charlotte (the spider) and Wilbur (the pig) become fast friends and she saves his life by weaving into her web positive words about Wilbur that amaze all. Enough so that his owners decide not to have him for dinner. He then, in the end, nurtures and saves Charlotte’s 514 eggs for a whole year until they safely hatch.
All the actors—youngsters and adults—put on an excellent, excellent performance. This includes our own, Erin and Aleigha Dodd and Hilary Regan. Wonderful performances, absolutely wonderful. You will be amazed by Wilbur, Templeton, Charlotte and I just have to mention the Gander. How the actor portrays this character—well, you just have to see for yourself.
I recommend wholeheartedly seeing this play at the iconic Towngate Theatre in the heart of Centre Wheeling. You won’t be disappointed.
-Susan Wilson
Erin Dodd, our friend and co-worker, invited us to watch she and her daughter Aleigha perform in the classic tale of Charlotte’s Webb, now showing at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre. I have been to several plays that Erin and Aleigha have been in and knew it would be a great. My friends and I started off the evening with dinner at Market Vines, one of many great places to eat in Wheeling's historic Centre Market district. After dinner, we walked up to the Towngate Theatre. Towngate is located in the old Zion Lutheran Church, which has been turned into a wonderful venue for quality programs, including films, plays and local musical performances.
Charlotte’s Web is by far one of the best live performances you will find in the Ohio Valley. All the actors/thespians magically become the characters from the book, complete with costumes and realistic stage props. From the youngest of performers to the more “seasoned”, they were all great! And they’re our friends and neighbors! How fun to see folks you know performing live on stage. If you have forgotten how entertaining a live performance can be, you should go see for yourself. From Wilbur the pig and Templeton the rat, the geese and sheep, and of course Charlotte the spider, you will be taken back to a simpler time. And you may even learn something about friendship and loyalty. Sometimes we overlook the wonderful opportunities in our own backyard. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did.
-Marilyn Bell
I was lucky to have been invited to the family/friends preview showing of Charlotte�s Web on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Charlotte�s Web is currently being performed at Oglebay Institute�s Towngate Theatre.
