Wheelock Family Theatre, 2007-2008 Season

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Harper Lee's extraordinary coming-of-age story.

October 26 - November 25
Friday nights at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm (American Sign Language interpreted & Audio-Described performances Friday Nov.23 at 7:30pm & Sunday Nov. 25 at 3pm)
10am School matinees & partnerships: Call for schedule and information: 617-879-2252
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“Lawyers, I suppose, were children once…”

Wrenching and luminous, Harper Lee’s classic story of a rural Alabama town in the 1930s poses some of the most difficult questions of human existence; it is up to the “innocent” bystander, the viewer and the reader, or our 10 year old protagonist, Scout, to discover the truth. The precious mockingbirds—Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and so many others—are at the risk of extinction at the hands of an ignorant and misguided society. We are the jury and we must above all judge ourselves: do we see “one kind of people-folks”?

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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PETER PAN

A darling musical adventure for the entire family!

February 1 - March 2
A WFT Favorite!
Friday at 7:30, Saturday and Sunday at 3:00. School vacation week matinees at 1:00pm.(please note there is no evening performance on Friday 2/22). Friday 2/29 and Sunday 3/2 performances are interpreted in American Sign Language and Audio-described.
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“Look at me, way up high suddenly, here am I... I'm flying!”

PETER PAN
Musical based on the play by J. M. Barrie
Lyrics: Carolyn Leigh
Additional lyrics: Betty Comden & Adolph Green
Music: Mark Charlap
Additional music: Jule Styne
Directed by Jane Staab
Musical Direction by Jon Goldberg
Choreography by Laurel Stachowicz
Costumes by Matthew Lazure

Since the play, Peter Pan, opened in 1904, tens of millions of people have attended—making it the most popular children’s production of all time. It is also one of the only works to have made the leap from literature to folktale. Part fantasy, part adventure story, Peter Pan is a rich confection of pirates and natives, fairies and crocodiles, and a clever, courageous, and not a little conceited elf/boy who just doesn’t want to grow up. J. M. Barrie’s marvelous creation evokes all childhood’s enchanted dreams and eternal truths.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. The production, with intermission, will run approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. For additional information please call the Box Office: 617-879-2300
Tickets are $23 - $15; Flex Passes and Group Rates are available too.

10am School matinees with partnerships are available. Call 617-879-2252 for more information!

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LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE

Based on the books by Kevin Henkes, and adapted for The Seattle Children's Theatre by Kevin Kling, the delightful Lilly is a mouse with a little bit of attitude and a whole lotta heart!

April 11 - May 11
Performances are Friday nights at 7:30, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:00
School vacation week matinees at 1:00pm on Tuesday April 22 through Friday April 25 (please note there is no evening performance on Friday 4/25). Friday 5/9 and Sunday 5/11 performances are interpreted in American Sign Language and Audio-described.
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“Who needs baby brothers, anyway!?

Look out! Here comes Lilly, barreling through life as the queen who likes everything! But when Lilly has something new (and purple and plastic) to show her classmates, and she just can’t wait until Sharing Time, she discovers that even queens must learn to share the spotlight. Along with Chester and Wilson, Lilly's best friends forever, children of every age will identify with the irrepressible Lilly and the delights and dilemmas of her daily life.

Katherine Doherty as Lilly! Katherine has appeared onstage at WFT as Gretl in "The Sound of Music" and Lottie in "Sara Crewe: A Little Princess". Katherine also originated the role of Jane Banks in the Broadway production of "Mary Poppins".

Recommended for ages 3 and up. This production with intermission will run approximately 2 hours. For additional information please call the Box Office: 617-879-2300
For information about 10am school performances or partnerships, please call: 617-879-2252

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