The Growing Stage Presents World Premiere Production of THE BOX OF STORIES

The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the world premiere production of THE BOX OF STORIES from February 10th through 19th with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. THE BOX OF STORIES, written by J.S. Puller, is the winner of our 2016 New Play-Reading Festival. This production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, The Growing Stage's Executive Director.

Storytelling is the native language of all human beings. But what would the world have become without stories? THE BOX OF STORIES presents a world that might have been. When the trickster gods Coyote, Loki, and Anansi steal the art of storytelling from mankind, sealing away stories into a magical box, it is a young girl without a name that rises to become a hero. Upon finding the box, she uses the stories inside to reintroduce mankind to civilization. Spanning the realms of Native American, Norse, African, Greek, Indian, Vietnamese, Celtic, and Middle Eastern mythology, THE BOX OF STORIES demonstrates the power of the spoken word and the ability of mankind to grow, learn, and survive.

THE BOX OF STORIES features the talents of four professional equity performers. Ashley Leone of Lodi, recently appeared in A Christmas Carol, plays Anansi the Spider; Cara Ganski of Avenel, who graced our stage in Disney's The Little Mermaid, James And The Giant Peach and A Christmas Carol, plays Jenna; Davis Cameron Lemley of Cedar Grove, familiar to our audiences as Peter in Peter And The Starcatcher, plays Coyote; Marcelo Leal of Jersey City, last seen in A Christmas Carol, plays Loki. Rounding out the cast is young performer, Caitlin Menber of Lake Hopatcong, who's making her Growing Stage debut as Imra.

Enhance your theatergoing experience with pre and post show-activities. Join us Opening Weekend February 10th through the 12th for post-show talkback sessions with the playwright and creative team. The Growing Stage continues FUN-tastic Fridays with all tickets $15! Saturday and Sunday tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children. To purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.growingstage.com or contact the Box Office at (973) 347-4946. Group rates and Birthday Party packages are available.