This delightful, wacky farce will be presented March 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. at the WCR Center for the Arts at 140 N. Fifth St. in downtown Reading.

Judy Newman, Scholastic's chief impact officer, said 70% of students nationally cannot read proficiently by the third grade.

Studies show that introducing game-like elements—such as rewards, milestones, and visuals—boosts motivation and engagement.