SCC: boots on the ground’s “The Railway Children” / Gen C Actors, March 14th – 23rd

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The Railway Children is the first boots on the ground theater performance

featuring young actors from their Gen C Creative program!

“The Railway Children”

March 14 – 23, 2025 ; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 3 pm

Southampton Cultural Center’s Levitas Center for the Arts, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton Village

Tickets: online at scc-arts.org: $ 20 for general admission and $ 10 for students under 18. At the door: $ 25 for general admission, $ 15 for students under 18

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Boomers… Gen X… Millenials…Gen Z “Zoomers”… and the latest: Generation Alpha.

Hard to keep up?!

Well, we’re here to add one more to the growing list. This season boots on the ground theater will present a new program with a new generation in mind. We’re calling it GEN C “CREATIVE”. Each Spring, we’ll present classic lit and YA-themed plays, allowing actors aged 18 and under to showcase their talents on the Southampton Cultural Center stage. Students will be able to audition, perform, and work behind the scenes stage managing and working on the tech crew. Perhaps even direct! Gen C is not just about youth on stage; it is young thespians working with experienced adult actors to hone their skills and become exceptional performers.

We’ll begin with a much-loved English children’s story written by Edith Nesbitt and adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny. “THE RAILWAY CHILDREN” has maintained popularity for over a century and has been adapted for the screen six times, including a television series and feature film. This classic train tale marked the first literary reference to the time-honored British tradition known as “trainspotting.” Rumor has it the BBC is planning a new version for TV this year.

We’re thrilled to bring “THE RAILWAY CHILDREN” to life at the SCC and to give the young folks in our community the chance to take part. Plus, we’ll be joined in the SCC Gallery for a special train exhibit (model trains and all!) by the Railroad Museum of Long Island. You don’t want to miss this. All aboard!

The Railway Children by E. Nesbit is a classic tale of three siblings, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis, whose lives change dramatically when their father is falsely accused of espionage and imprisoned.

Forced to move from their comfortable London home to a modest cottage in the countryside, they adapt to their new life with their mother.

The children befriend the railway workers and passengers, particularly an old gentleman who travels daily on the train. Through various adventures, they display courage, kindness, and resourcefulness. Their good deeds and unwavering belief in their father’s innocence eventually lead to his release and the family’s reunion. The story highlights themes of resilience, family bonds, and the impact of kindness.

Josephine Wallace directs.

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