Dec. 1–4. Debra Nichols directs local actors in North Carolina playwright Jamie Gorski’s recent heartwarming play based on the famous 1897 newspaper editorial answering an 8-year-old’s question. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), The 5th Corner, 211 Willis Rd., Saline. $10 in advance & at the door (3 and under free). Venue has some stairs; masks recommended. SalineAreaPlayers.org. 730–1055.