Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club now in rehearsals for 'Charlotte's Web'

Central Valley — Can friendship and loyalty exist between a spider and a pig? Members of the Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club attempt to answer this question when they bring to the stage their production of E. B. White’s family classic, “Charlotte’s Web,” on Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov 4 and 5. When an extremely small pig is born to the Arable family farm, the first reaction is to do away with Wilbur (who is played by Cody Nardone). Daughter Fern (Natalie Storckman) steps up to save Wilbur’s life and Mr. and Mrs. Arable (Andrew Petrilak and Sydney Amanuel) decide to send him to live at the neighboring Zuckerman farm. Upon Wilbur’s arrival, he is introduced to the resident animals who display a variety of opinions and tastes. Some members of Wilbur’s new home are less than welcoming. “This play is especially unique because of the personalities portrayed by the animals and their interaction with each other and with Wilbur,” said Director Mary Turner in a press release announcing the performance schedule. Wilbur’s biggest supporter and true friend is Charlotte (Lilliana Kulak) who in her uniquely spider-like way communicates Wilbur’s sterling qualities, prompting the Zuckermans (Eric Bjorkman and Meredith O’Brien) to enter Wilbur in the County Fair. “The story of Wilbur and Charlotte’s friendship, survival and trust is beautifully performed,” said Assistant Director Dana Searing. “We have such an amazing cast and crew and it has been a privilege working with everyone in this production.” As the story unfolds animals and farm families alike are forever changed by this unlikely alliance and Wilbur repays Charlotte’s loyalty in a most touching way. Essential information Performances will be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets will be on sale one hour before show time. The cast The cast for the Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club’s production of E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” are: Wilbur: Cody Nardone Charlotte: Lilliana Kulak Fern Arable: Natalie Storckman Mr. Arable: Andrew Petrilak Mrs. Arable: Sydney Amanuel Avery Arable: Brandon Figueroa Mr. Zuckerman: Erik Bjorkman Mrs. Zuckerman: Meredith O’Brien Lurvy: David Guzman