Sarah Smoot, as the Stone, and Nick Rice, as Sir Cerviperl, perform as part of The

Dragons, sorcery and knights have been filling the stage of the Lawrence Arts Center this summer.

Four shows – “Dragons and Other Mythical Beasts,” “The Sword in the Stone,” “Camelot” and “Ogres and Other Mythical Monsters” – make up this year’s bill of Summer Youth Theatre.

The program draws in children from kindergarten through high school, and it’s been a fixture in Lawrence since 1973. The experience often opens the door to future theatrical pursuits for young people.

Remaining performances this summer, all at the Arts Center, 940 N.H., are:

¢ “Camelot,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for students, seniors and children.

¢ “Ogres and Other Mythical Monsters,” 11 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $4.