From left, Evie Craig as Susan, Leif Kingsley as Howie and Wendy Spatt as Ramona in Elkhart Civic Theatre’s Michael Cripe Studio production of Ramona Quimby, presented October 11, 12 and 13 at the Bristol Opera House.

News Release

BRISTOL — Elkhart Civic Theatre will present the all-youth production of Ramona Quimby, Oct. 11, 12 and 13 at the Bristol Opera House.

Ramona Quimby is based on the characters created by author Beverly Cleary.  The show is directed by Leah Tipton, assisted by Deborah Miller.

About The Show

Unpredictable, exasperating, rowdy, and independent. That’s Ramona Quimby — always aggravating her sister Beezus, getting into trouble, and acting out when things don’t go her way. This play is a collection of vignettes depicting Ramona’s turbulent trip through third grade and her thorny family relationships. Beverly Cleary’s iconic characters and stories are as timely as ever. Discovering that life isn’t always fair, Ramona and Beezus find that although sisters may not always agree, it’s good to have them around.

The cast includes:

• Ramona Quimby — Wendy Spatt
• Beezus Quimby — Emma Miller
• Dorothy Quimby — Ania Kingsley
• Bob Quimby — Landen Knapp
• Aunt Bea — Cici Hicks
• Howie Kemp — Leif Kingsley
• Uncle Hobart — Haden Knapp
• Mrs Kemp — Sophie Rodriguez
• Mrs Griggs — Reese Holland
• Susan et al. — Evie Craig
• Tammy et al. — Molly Brewer
• Selma et al. — RaeAnne Haney
• Mr. Frost et al. — Carter Cranor
• Doctor et al. — Eli Brewer
• Commercial Mom et al. — Kelsey Oltman
• Camera Operator et al. — Hazel Craig
• Commercial Child et al. — Luisa Kingsley

Ramona Quimby is presented as part of ECT’s Michael Cripe Studio, supported by Jeff Cripe and Label Logic, Inc. Tickets for Ramona Quimby are available at online or by calling the box office weekday afternoons at (574) 848-4116.