Article: 'Charlotte' weaves web of learning

The Johnny Appleseed Children's Theatre production of "Charlotte's Web," at Apple Hill Playhouse in Delmont, is a show by young people for young people, but all ages can enjoy it.

E.B. White wrote the novel, which was adapted by Joseph Robinette.

Director Lauren Nester, 18, a 2005 graduate of Penn Trafford High School in her first year at Penn State University, is thrilled with the set, which includes a barn with rafters where Charlotte the spider spins webs that save the life of her friend, Wilbur the pig.

"It's funny because Apple Hill is a barn, but there's a barn on stage," says Nester. "She's going to create these webs onstage."

There won't be any heavy, bulky animal costumes.

"It's ...

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