SecondStory Repertory of Redmond will kick off its Theater for Young Audiences season on Sept. 17 with “The Barber’s Wife.”

The playhouse is located at 7325 166th Ave. N.E., Suite F250, in Redmond Town Center. Shows are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets, visit www.secondstoryrep.org.

These one-hour, family friendly plays and musicals are perfect for school-aged children.

• Sept. 17-Oct. 2

“The Barber’s Wife”

Book, music and lyrics by Pat Haines-Ainsworth

Music by Terence Levitt

Directed by Pat Haines-Ainsworth

Music direction by Terence Levitt

“The Barber’s Wife” is the story of Shankar, the village barber, and his clever wife, Indrani, as they try to better their lives while outwitting a pair of very determined, but not-so-clever thieves. This new musical for young audiences is an adaptation of a folktale from northwest India. After tricking the thieves into helping them plow their field, Indrani uses her quick wit to outmaneuver and thwart the thieves’ plans to steal the barber’s savings. Each time the thieves return, she manages to outsmart them until finally she devises a plan to send them on their way for good.

• Oct. 22-Nov. 13

“The Snow Queen”

Adapted from “Hans Christian Anderson” by Sean Mitchell

Music by John Allman

Directed by Brad Walker

Music direction by Kim Douglass

Kay and Gerda are best friends but when the Kingdom’s magic mirror breaks they are separated and each must each find their way back home. With the help of their friends, the crow and the Robber Maiden they must escape their captors and defeat a common enemy, the Snow Queen.

• Dec. 3-22

Added performances on select evenings

“Charlie Brown Christmas”

Written by Charles M. Schulz

Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson

Stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer

By special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson

Directed by VJ Orduna

Music direction by John Allman

The classic animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other members of the Peanuts gang grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.

• Jan. 7-28, 2017

“Curious George: The Golden Meatball”

Music by John Kavanaugh

Book and lyrics byJeremy Desmon

Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play, owned by Universal Stage Productions

Directed by Kyle James Traver

All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday. On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished. Something was keeping people away… something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.

• Feb. 11-March 5, 2017

“Elephant & Piggie: We’re in a Play!”

Book and lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

Based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books by Mo Willems

Directed by Sam Pettit

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means “very best”) friends. But Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual. That’s because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.

• March 25-April 15, 2017

“A Year with Frog & Toad”

Book and lyrics by Willie Reale

Music by Robert Reale

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel

Directed by Kate Swenson

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, “A Year with Frog & Toad” tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.