POTSDAM – The Community Performance Series will present the National Players theatrical production of "A Tale of Two Cities" for school groups on Wednesday, May 11 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Sara M. Snell Theater at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.

Charles Dickens' novel following the people of France and Britain during the Reign of Terror is vividly brought to life in this bold new adaptation by Benjamin Kingsland. Justice, sacrifice, class, love and duty are put to the test as leaders are beheaded and a people rebel. As blood flows in the streets, the play challenges viewers to wonder if anyone is truly innocent.

Tickets are $5 for students and free for adult chaperones accompanying 10 or more students. Groups can reserve space by contacting Jason L. Dominie at (315) 267-3763.

Now celebrating its 67th season, National Players brings innovative theater to communities large and small across the United States. Founded in 1949, National Players is the longest-running tour company in America, stimulating youthful imagination and critical thinking by presenting classic plays in contemporary and accessible ways.

For more information, visit www.nationalplayers.org.

CPS is a college-community partnership presenting performing artists and arts education opportunities in Northern New York. This mixture of programming links communities, classrooms and audiences of all ages and preserves access to the performing arts for future generations.

For more information, visit www.cpspotsdam.org.