‘Blithe Spirit’ opens today

Valley Performing Arts’ second show of its 35th season — “Blithe Spirit” — opens Friday and runs through Nov. 7. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $14 for students/seniors and $16 for adults. Dave Nufer directs Ted Carney, Tami Shelton, Suzanne Hermon, Patty Taylor, Bonnie Honkola, Bill Seidler, and Carlee Nufer in this comedic farce by Noel Coward. Patrons are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry of Wasilla.

VPA’s next play — “King Island Christmas” — shows from Nov. 26 to Dec. 19, and is based on a true story about King Island. The theater company will collect Toys for Tots for the Mat-Su Special Santa program at each performance.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 373-0195, or visit valleyperformingarts.org.

VPA SEASON

“Nunsense II “

Directed by Garry Forrester

Musical Comedy | General Audiences

Jan. 7-30, 2011

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Directed by Kevin Cochran

Drama | General Audiences

Feb. 18 - March 6, 2011

“A Little Princess”

Directed by Jackie Johnson

Children’s Drama | Family Theatre

March 25 - April 17, 2011

“Bad Boys Gone Gray”

Directed by Rachel Underwood

Comedy | Musical | General Audiences

May 6 - May 22, 2011