"The Velveteen Rabbit" will be performed Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Dexter High School auditorium, sponsored by the Three Rivers Patrons of the Arts.
Performing the play from the iconic children's book will be the Imaginary Theatre Company, a professional touring ensemble from St. Louis.
This marks the first season that the Patrons have expanded performances beyond the college's Tinnin Center on the Poplar Bluff campus. The Patrons group has partnered with the Dexter Chamber of Commerce and the Sikeston Public School Foundation to bring performance to the local area. Upcoming performances coming to Dexter will include "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" in January and "The Tortoise and the Hare in February.
Tickets will be available at the door Saturday at the DHS auditorium. Price of admission is $5 per ticket.