Limited Tickets Remain for 'Holes' Opening at Stages Theatre Company 4/15

Limited tickets remain for the Louis Sachar novel "Holes" opening April 15 at Stages Theatre Company (STC). Based on the 1999 Newbery Medal Winner, this production is for ages 8 and up, and is showcased in the Hopkins Jaycees Studio.

The story involves Stanley Yelnats who is convicted of a crime he didn't commit and is sent to Camp Green Lake to serve his sentence. Despite the name, the camp is a dry wasteland, and the boys are assigned to dig one deep hole each day.

Director Jon Ferguson describes the show as "playful, visually inventive and very atmospheric. There are moments that provoke thoughts of fate and destiny, and the universe having some plan for your life." Audiences can expect strong themes to be addressed throughout the production including bullying, placing blame and racism. "The play explores low-level bullying from adults to youth, and youth to each other, and youth to adults," says Ferguson.

According to Ferguson, the cast is strong ensemble of very talented teens and he hopes the audience will be provoked to think about race, heritage and discrimination.

"Holes" begins April 15 and ends May 8. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by visiting www.stagestheatre.org for performance dates and times, or call the Box Office at (952) 979-1111, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children (ages 5 to 17) and seniors (60+). Lap passes are available for free (ages 0 to 2) and $5 for (ages 3 to 4).
Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984 and since then has grown to become one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. We engage young artists with themes relevant to their lives and involve them in creating magical works featuring young people in meaningful roles. Through theatrical productions, workshops, conservatory classes and other outreach programs, Stages Theatre Company annually serves more than 125,000 young people and their families.

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