Mondovi youth to star in upcoming ECCT performance

Grace Pichler of rural Mondovi is set to play the lead title role of Princess Briar-Rose in the upcoming Eau Claire Children’s Theatre presention of Sleeping Beauty with performaces set for Feb. 5-8 at the State Theatre in downtown Eau Claire.

When the king and queen of Never Nod have a new baby, Princess Briar-Rose, the witch Evilina sets a terrible curse on the poor young princess. Sixteen years later, it’s up to Prince Alexander to come to Briar-Rose’s rescue and the court’s too...the entire Kingdom is asleep!

Showtimes for Sleeping Beauty are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. 

For tickets or more information, visit www.ecct.org or call 715-839-8877.