Orlando Shakespeare Theater Brings Kevin Henkes' Exuberant Mouse Lilly to the Stage
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its Theater for Young Audiences Series with Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, a stage adaptation of the popular children's books by Kevin Henkes.
The play, for ages 5 and up, follows the story lines of three of Henkes' much loved books, Chester's Way, Julius, Baby of the World, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. "Lilly and her friends are charismatic personalities, and kids can easily relate to those characters and the events that occur throughout the play," says Anne Hering, Orlando Shakes Director of Education. "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse focuses on lessons about family, friendship, behavior, responsibility, forgiveness, learning from mistakes, and it celebrates the power of imagination."
The six-person cast will play multiple roles in this whimsical, funny, and heartwarming production. Cast members include Kelli Sleigh as Lilly, and Christopher Kiley as Chester, Trent Fucci as both Lilly's father and teacher Mr. Slinger, Mason D. Criswell as Wilson, Brooke M. Haney as Lilly's Mother, and Pascha Weaver as Garland.
An experienced production team joins the cast including Scenic Designer Robbin Watts, Costume Designer Mel Barger, Lighting Designer Mary Heffernan, and Sound Designer Britt Sandusky.
Book author and illustrator Kevin Henkes is the creator of many books for children, including several picture books featuring his mouse characters. They include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly's Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, as well as the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Adaptor Kevin Kling is a playwright and performer, best known nationally for his regular storytelling contributions to National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, adapted by Kevin Kling and directed by Patrick Flick, begins previews on Thursday, October 21, opens on Saturday, October 23 and runs through November 7, 2010 in the Margeson Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Audience members are invited to stay after each weekend show for an autograph session with the cast.
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October 21 - November 20, 2010
The Ken and Trisha Margeson TheaterMeet Young Will | Tuesday, October 12 and Saturday, October 16
Meet the new mascot of Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Young Will aims to make Shakespeare and his plays more accessible and fun for younger audiences and their families. He will be making public appearances throughout the year, reading children's stories and answering questions about "himself" and theater. The dates and locations are Tuesday, 10/12 @ 11:00am at Pottery Barn Kids and Saturday, 10/16 @ 11:00am at Barnes & Noble.
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