Synopsis

The year is 1472 in a little town off the shore of the Weser River in Germany.  The people of Hamelin are desperate to be rid of infestation of rats. Rats everywhere.  The town's mayor, Otto has

 promised to relieve the problem by placing the problem in the hands of an expert, his bumbling sister, the Royal Wizardess Zezparellda who couldn't spin a top much less spin a spell, when suddenly a stranger comes to town - a piper from who knows where promising to rid the town of rats for a price.  Desperate and cornered by the town folk, Otto promises a hundred guilders to the drifter if he can get rid of the rats, but when the piper is not paid, there is a price. The Cobbler and his grandson, Johann, try to warn the townsfolk that the Piper has a strange power, but no one heeds their warning and for a while Hamelin becomes a lonesome place.  But this tale does not end in grief.  Beyond the pipe, lies not a thief but a teacher here to tell the rest. Love doesn't lie in selfishness. So ends our tale that love prevails. Clap your hands and ring the bells. If they do not sing, so will the stones. The piper now no longer roams. To broken hearts, he will atone. THE CHILDREN NOW ARE COMING HOME!

See a view of the Athens News Courier's article on our show opening night!