The Cumberland University Phoenix Players will present the fall 2019 production of “Winnie the Pooh” on Nov. 8 through Nov. 10. at CU’s Heydel Fine Arts Center. 

The two-act children’s play is based on the book by author A.A. Milne, was adapted by Kristin Sergel and produced with Dramatic Publishing.

“At CU, we try to cycle through a variety of genres for our acting students to perform in,” said theater instructor and play director Christopher Byrd. “Children’s theater is one of the most rewarding and lucrative of those genres. There are few more timeless and beloved children’s tales than A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh”.”

Admission for the play is free; however, donations are accepted. The show will run for three days during the weekend of Nov. 8 through 10 with showings at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10, and 7 p.m on Nov. 8 and 9. 

“We are welcoming many new faces into our troupe to join our seasoned students,” said Byrd. “They have all worked very hard to produce this performance that can be enjoyed by the entire family.” 

List of cast and crew: Cast: Aaron Walpole as Christopher Robin; Aaron “Ham” Branham as Winnie the Pooh; Emma Brown as Piglet; Alyssa Herlein as Owl; Nathan Basner as Eeyore; Ksenija Dmitrovic as Kanga; Sarah Rollins as Roo; Austin Reeves as Rabbit; Kalei Kimball as Animal; Logan Richardson as Animal 2; Chloe Osisek as Animal 3;  Becca Reynolds as Animal 4; Jeremiah Bender as Narrator (voice) Crew: Director: Christopher Byrd; Assistant Director: Ally Suite;  Stage Manager: Brooke Bishop; Props/Costumes/Makeup: Amanda McReynolds; Backstage/Technical: Joely Ford, Hallie Howard, Joey Harris