Photo Flash: World Premiere of THE LAST FIREFLY Thunders Onstage at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is unveiling the world premiere of The Last Firefly, written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by CTC's Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius, beginning September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

This marks Iizuka's second work at CTC after Anon(ymous) played to rave reviews in 2006. Considered one of the most celebrated playwrights in the United States, Iizuka has created an extraordinary quest of a young man searching for his father in a world of perilous landscapes and surprising characters. The work has already gone on an epic journey itself, having been selected for The John F. Kennedy Center's New Voices/New Visions Festival and has been honored by the prestigious Joyce Awards. The Last Firefly began its commission and development through CTC's Threshold new play development program in 2009.

It begins with light, a sliver, a flash, then comes a sound, a pulse, a beat, a crash like a giant hammer smashing through the sky. Thus, the story of Boom, the son of Thunder, begins as he sets out on an epic search for his father, ultimately discovering his true self and the strength within him that always existed. This mythical adventure will transport you and your child on a fantastic journey where the littlest things can make all the difference in the world.

The show stars Ricardo Vazquez (Guthrie Theater, Park Square Theatre, History Theatre) making his CTC debut as Boom, son of Thunder. It also stars Sun Mee Chomet (Guthrie Theater, Mu Performing Arts) making her CTC debut as Monkey, Luverne Seifert (CTC credits include Marsupial Girl, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and others; Guthrie Theater, Ten Thousand Things Theater) as Ax, Joy Dolo (CTC credits include Pinocchio and The Snowy Day and other stories by Ezra Jack Keats) as Kuroko, and Stephanie Bertumen (Mu Performing Arts, History Theatre) making her CTC debut as Lightning.

The Last Firefly runs now through November 13, 2016 on the Cargill Stage and is recommended for age 8+ due to mature content. Tickets are on sale now starting at $15. All season subscription packages are still available. For more information, visit us online at childrenstheatre.org or call the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. This production is supported by The Joyce Awards.

Photo Credit: Dan Norman

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