At the Liberty:"Young Washington"

DAYTON — Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. In “Young Washington,” a single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage.

The cast includes William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington, Mary Louise Parker as Martha, Ben Kingsley, and Kelsey Grammer. Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense war violence and some bloody imagery; runtime: 125 minutes.

The Rotten Tomatoes audience rated the film at 92%. One member wrote, “From the opening scene, ‘Young Washington’ transports you to colonial America. It felt authentic to the period, with strong performances, suspenseful battle scenes, and wonderful cinematography.” An RT critic said, “It will inspire you to learn more about Washington and other Founding Fathers: a rousing reminder that even our greatest heroes start out as young men and women brimming with potential.”

The Liberty Theater’s Annual Yard Sale raises funds for the theater’s operations. The sale will be on Friday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, in the annex behind the theater. Donations are now being accepted (no clothes, please). Drop-off times are Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind the theater. Contact Bev Startin at (509) 382-4093 for more information.

Online registration is open for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Aladdin.” Rehearsals and performances will be over the week of August 3. Participation is free for children; 1st grade through 12th grade. Registration is required, in person at the theater on Tuesday, July 28, and Friday, July 31, between 2 and 5 p.m., or online at libertytheater.org. Auditions are Monday, August 3, at 10 a.m., followed by rehearsals all week. Performances are Friday, August 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 8, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale mid-July. Please call (509) 382-1380 with any questions.

Upcoming Movies: “Young Washington” on July 17-21, “Minions & Monsters” on July 24-28 “Odyssey” on July 31-August 4.