Charlotte's Web
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
221 N 6th St, Terre Haute, IN, United States, Indiana 47809 | Terre Haute, IN
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Indiana State University Department of Theater presents:Charlotte's Web
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
April 9-11 @ 7:30 PM
April 11-12 @ 1:30 PM
Presented by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
This play brings all the characters of the beloved book to life: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that children of all ages will enjoy. Run time is 50 minutes.
SHOW THEMES: Like the book, this play includes themes of life, death, and mortality. Although it mainly highlights friendship and kindness, some parts might be sad for very young or sensitive viewers.
GENRE
Children's play, theater for youth
TICKETS
Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students, $5 for children (10 and under), and FREE for infants (under 2) on laps. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online ahead of time; available seating is limited. Please bring your phone to scan your ticket upon arrival; no need to print tickets- you can also be checked in by name. Occasionally, spam filters block the confirmation email. Please contact the Box Office to confirm your tickets if you do not receive the confirmation email within 15 minutes of purchase.
LOCATION
The performance will take place at Dreiser Theater in Dreiser Hall, located at 221 N. 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809, on the Indiana State University Campus.
PARKING
The closest parking lots are Lot 10 (Cherry Street and 5th Street) and Lot 5 (Cherry Street and 6th). Parking is free after 5:30 PM during the week and on weekends. There are two ADA parking spots and a drop off area in front of Dreiser Hall.
Please be advised: Half of Parking Lot 5 (Cherry Street and 6th Street) is currently closed due to construction. Cars may not be parked in spaces across from the construction fence as this is the traffic throughway to access the ADA spaces in front of Dreiser Hall. For more information about campus parking, please visit Indiana State University Parking Services.
BOX OFFICE
The online box office is always open. You can purchase tickets with cash or check in person at the Box Office on show days one-hour prior to curtain. Note: The lobby is open one hour prior to curtain; the house opens thirty minutes prior to curtain.
INFORMATION
For more information, please call (812) 237-3333, email [email protected], or visit us online at www.indianastate.edu/theater.
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