Androcles & the Lion by James Engelhardt October 17 - October 26, 2007. Thursday, 10/23 at 7:00 pm. Fridays, 10/17 & 10/24 at 7:00 pm Saturdays, 10/18 & 10/25 at 5:00 pm. Sundays, 10/19 & 10/26 at 4:00 pm. Tickets - Adults - $11.50; Seniors & Kids - $9.50 (includes $1.50 service fee)

Montgomery Theater Junior will present "Androcles & the Lion" a play based on the true story of a runaway Roman slave.

Everyone knows this ancient tale of a runaway slave who stops to aid an injured lion, is recaptured, sent to the arena to be killed by the beasts, and is saved because of his act of kindness. What you may not know, however, is that the tale is true! In the course of his research, author James Engelhardt found a translation of the ancient Roman tale that inspired both Aesop and George Bernard Shaw. It relates the eyewitness account of a man named Apion who actually saw the encounter between the slave, Androcles, and the grateful lion.

This show, performed on the theater's Project Stage, opens Friday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, and runs through October 26, 4:00 pm curtain. Other performance dates are Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 pm, Thursday & Friday October 23 & 24 at 7:00 pm and Saturdays, October 18 & 25 at 5:00 pm. Reserve online at www.montgomerytheater.org or call 215-723-9984.

The theater is located at 124 Main Street (Route 113), Souderton, PA, midway between Hillside Ave. and West Chestnut St. The Project Stage entrance faces the public lot behind the theater, where patrons may park for free. Ticket prices is $8.00-$10.00 (please add $1.50 service fee per ticket).

Information & Reservations: 215-723-9984 or play@montgomerytheater.org Directions: www.montgomerytheater.org