Photo Flash: First Look At Flint Repertory Theatre's THE LITTLE PRINCE

Flint Repertory Theatre presents "THE LITTLE PRINCE," by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, Based on the book by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. Performing now through Sunday December 23. Tickets are currently on sale.

In the middle of the Sahara Desert, a stranded aviator meets the Little Prince, who hails from a small, faraway asteroid. Their dreamlike journey unfolds across a universe sparking our imaginations along the way. The Little Prince teaches the aviator how to laugh, cry, and love again. This holiday classic for all ages, reminds us "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly."

This new physical theatre version of the play, based on the enduring French Children's book, is directed by Alex Bodine and features Scenic Design by Andrew Licout, Costume Design by Adam Dill (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe), Lighting Design by Alexander Ridgers (Last Stop on Market Street), Sound Design by Tom Whalen (Flint).

The cast includes: Emily Hart-Lopez, Dalton Hartwell (The Geranium on the Windowsill Just Died But Teacher You Went Right On),Joshua Popa and Brandon A. Wright (The Wiz).

Performances are: Friday, December 14 at 7:00pm, Saturday, December 15 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday, December 16 at 2:00pm. Friday, December 21 at 7:00pm, Saturday, December 22 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday, December 23 at 2:00pm.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for teens & seniors and $8 for college students (College Student Rush Rate with valid I.D., one hour prior to a performance). Genesee County Residents receive a 30% discount on public performances and subscriptions. Tickets may be purchased through The Ticket Center at 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, 810.237.7333 or through www.FlintRep.org.

"THE LITTLE PRINCE" is presented in The Rep's Theatre For Young Audiences Series and is sponsored by Nartel Family Foundation. Flint Repertory Theatre is located at 1220 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503.

Flint Repertory Theatre is a professional, not for profit theatre in Flint, Michigan. The Rep's commitment is to provide the city of Flint and surrounding communities with highly imaginative, thought provoking theatre that is challenging, entertaining and inspiring for all ages. Flint Repertory Theatre is a recipient of the 2018 National Theatre Company Grant from The American Theatre Wing.

A program of the Flint Institute of Music, The Rep is the resident theatre company at the Flint Cultural Center. Funding for The Rep is primarily through individual and corporate donors including Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, A.G. Bishop Charitable Trust, Allegro, Charles Stewart Harding Foundation, Nartel Family Foundation and The Whiting Foundation. For more information about Flint Repertory Theatre, please visit www.FlintRep.org.

Information about Flint Repertory Theatre is available at www.FlintRep.org.

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