Mark your busy December event calendar for the not-to-be-missed “Big, the Musical” at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley from Dec. 2 through 17.

Under the direction of Robert W. Prosch, the musical explores the world of a Whidbey Island kid, Josh, who wishes to be “big,” and suddenly has his wish granted when he wakes up as a full-grown man shortly before his 13th birthday.

“Big, the Musical” is about every adult’s longing to return to the simpler days of childhood and every child’s desire to grow up.

On Sunday, at 1:15 p.m., those interested may attend a brown bag prologue. Admission to the prologue is by donation; tickets to the musical must be purchased separately.

Tickets range in price from $12 to $16. For information, call WICA at 221-8268, (800) 638-7631, or go to www.WICAonline.com

WICA will also be accepting donations of new toys. They will be used to decorate the set and following the performance, will be delivered to Holiday House to benefit families struggling to provide their children holiday presents. New toys may be dropped off at WICA, 565 Camano Ave. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.