Make plans to attend the summer season finale, Trial of the Wicked Witch, at Hutton’s Hamlet in Oakdale, a musical comedy scheduled for early August.

The Wicked Witch has finally been caught and hauled into the Court of Once Upon a Time to stand trial. She’s accused of casting a spell on Sleeping Beauty, attempting to poison Snow White, kidnapping Rapunzel, and trying to eat Hansel. Red Riding Hood heads up the prosecution with the Evil Stepmother of Cinderella serving as the defense attorney. The Three Little Pigs act as bailiffs, while Jack the Giant Killer is the Guard. The Judge? None other than the Fairy Godmother.

The Wicked Witch’s alleged victims are witnesses for the prosecution, along with the ever-popular Prince Charming. However, rigorous cross-examination by the Evil Stepmother pokes holes in many of their stories. Not to be outdone, Red has a field day tearing up the testimony of the witnesses for the defense, who include the Gingerbread Man, Rumpelstiltskin, the ugly stepsisters, and the most dangerous of all, the Big Bad Wolf. The best part of the play is that the audience is the jury and gets to decide the outcome.

Performances are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hutton’s Hamlet Performing Arts Center is at 132 W. G St., Oakdale. Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for those 12 and under. Call for more information, 209-848-1216.