Meadow Brook Theatre’s (MBT) ninth annual Children’s Series features six different shows for children and will begin in October 2016.

“It’s a great way to introduce young children to theatre,” Cheryl L. Marshall, managing director of MBT, said.  

The six shows are: 

1. Halloween Monster Mash

Guy Louis’ “Halloween Monster Mash”will return by popular demand.  According to Marshall, Guy Louis dresses up as Dracula for a family-friendly Halloween bash. Along with the play, there will also be a costume contest. Costumes aren’t required but are encouraged.  This show will be on Saturday, Oct. 22. Individual tickets will be  sold for $10 and tickets for groups of eight or more will be $8.

2. Junie B. Jones Essential Survival Guide

According to Marshall, the next show should be the biggest seller with this series. The Theatreworks USA production of “Junie B. Jones Essential Survival Guide” is about Junie B. giving tips and tricks about school even though she’s only been in school for a little over a year and a half.  There will be two shows on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 — one at 10 a.m. and one at 1 p.m.  Individual tickets will be  sold for $15 and tickets for groups of eight or more will be $12.

3. History’s Alive series

Patrick Garner’s “History’s Alive” series will return to MBT and feature two shows: “Thomas Edison Inventor, Lecturer & Prankster” and “Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Citizen.” The shows focus on the success of Edison and Franklin. This series will return to MBT on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets for this show are available exclusively through MBT’s group sales office at 248-370-3316. Individual tickets will be  sold for $15 and tickets for groups of eight or more will be $12.

4. “Anne of Green Gables” 

The ArtsPower Production of “Anne of Green Gables” is a musical about two siblings who need help with chores around their farm. They take in an orphan who finds a family she has always dreamed of. This show will be on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1 p.m. Individual tickets will be  sold for $15 and tickets for groups of eight or more will be $12.

5. “The Velveteen Rabbit” 

6. “Alice in Wonderland” 

June features a day of two classics, with Bright Star Touring Theatre’s productions of “The Velveteen Rabbit” and “Alice in Wonderland.” Purchase tickets for one show for $12 or both shows for $20. Tickets are available for $9 each per show for groups of eight or more.  Both shows will be on Saturday, June 10, 2017 beginning at 10 a.m. with “The Velveteen Rabbit” and “Alice in Wonderland” at 1 p.m.

Each play will be shown for only one day and last approximately one hour.

According to Marshall, the shows are geared towards children, but everyone is welcome.

Tickets are available by calling the MBT box office at 248-377-3300 or online at ticketmaster.com. 

For information about Patrick Garner’s “History’s Alive,” call 248-370-3316.