Important lessons about family, friendship and forgiveness are taught in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE by Kevin Henkes and adapted by Kevin Kling. It will perform "Off the Hill" at 15 community centers across the region from April 9 through May 8.
LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE tells the story of one-of-a-kind Lilly, the spunky little mouse. She speaks a secret backwards language and wears disguises, glittery glasses and red cowboy boots. One day she brings her magical, musical purse to school. Trouble at school and resentment about a new baby brother sets Lilly off on a whirlwind of adventures that will captivate young audiences. Kevin Kling (who appeared last season at The Playhouse in his show How? How? Why? Why? Why?) has created a roller coaster of a play that has been a hit across the country.
"Any child or any person who's ever been a child can relate to Lilly and her efforts to do the right thing in the face of a world determined to throw baby brothers, complicated friendships and mysterious teachers in her path," said Director of Education Mark Lutwak. "It is one of the best modern plays ever written for children."
Anne Marie Damman (Lilly), Colin Gold (Mr. Slinger/Garland/Granny), Kevin-Michael Chu (Father, etc.), Marie Pope (Mother, etc.), Mark St. Cyr (Chester) and Matthew David Gellin (Wilson) from The Playhouse's Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company will appear in LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE.
Suann Pollock will direct. Other members of the production team include Veronica Bishop (Technical Director), Tammy Honesty (Set Designer), Rebecca Senske (Costume Designer), Anna Goller (Props Designer), Mark Lutwak (Sound Designer), Ashley Goos (Dance Choreographer) and Grace Rockstroh (Stage Manager).
LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE will also tour area elementary schools this spring from April 12 to May 20. For more information about The Playhouse's education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 513/345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com.
Off the Hill is made possible by ArtsWave Presents and The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee.
COMMUNITY CENTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.Covedale Center for the Arts
4990 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45238
Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.
District A at Pleasant Ridge Nativity Church
5935 Pandora Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213
Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
3711 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Springfield Township - Grove Banquet Hall
9158 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Saturday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Madeira High School/Madeira Parks & Recreation
7465 Loannes Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Anderson Center
7850 Five Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Sunday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Bluebird Arts Alliance/Highlands HS
2400 Memorial Parkway
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Silverton Paideia Academy
6829 Stewart Road
Silverton, OH 45236
Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Baker Hunt Art and Culture Center
620 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011
Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Oxford Community Arts Center
P.O. Box 172
10 S. College Avenue
Oxford, OH 45056
Saturday April 30 at 3:00 p.m.
Miami University VOA Learning Center
7847 VOA Park Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Sharonville Fine Arts Council
11165 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m.
Evendale Cultural Arts Center
10500 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Sunday May 8 at 12:00 p.m.
Wyoming Fine Arts Center
322 Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming, OH 45215
Note: Details vary by location. Contact the site for tickets and prices.
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