Wickedness in Allentown

"The Witches" are coming to the Theatre of Youth's Allendale Theatre in Buffalo beginning this Friday. Pictured from left to right: Mary McMahon, Kurt Guba and Anne Roaldi.

The Theatre of Youth kicks off its 35th season with a bewitching tale when "The Witches" is performed Oct. 6-29 at the Allendale Theatre, 203 Allen St., Buffalo.

"The Witches," by David Wood and adapted from the award-winning novel by Roald Dahl, reveals the truth about Real Witches. Children beware - they look like everyday people and visit the same places kids do.

The Grand High Witch has a monstrous plan. Her fellow crones will take over all candy shops and make poisonous candy that transform children into mice. Luckily, a brave young boy has overheard this terrible plot. With the help of his grandma, who knows something about witches, he will try to stop The Grand High Witch - but time is running out.

Join TOY for Halloween family fun. Director Meg Quinn has assembled a cast that includes Kurt Guba, Kathleen Betsko Yale, Christopher Michael LaBanca, Anne Roaldi, Matthew LaChiusa, Bill Schmidt, Moira Kennan, Bret McCormick and Mary McMahon. Guest witches are from the Verizon Telecom Pioneers.

Opening night performance is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Regular performances are at 2 p.m. Saturdays

and Sundays, through Oct. 29. There is also a performance at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets are $17 to $19 per person, and are available by calling 884-4400. Group rates are $15.50 to $17.50. Schools can call 884-4400, Ext. 304. Interactive talk-backs take place after each performance.