HONK! at Open Door Theater

Open Door Theater Takes Flight with HONK! at The Dragonfly Theater, R.J. Grey Jr. HS in Acton, March 20-29, 2026. Information at www.OpenDoorTheater.org. 

HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story, is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the heart of the show. This messaging supports the mission of Open Door Theater and will resonate with audiences now more than ever. Like Open Door Theater, HONK! has the audacity to assert that the default state of community should be inclusion and that “fowl” behavior will no longer be tolerated. 

Open Door’s cast will present 6 performances March 20-29, 2026. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. Tickets are $20. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders. Over its 45-year history, Open Door has provided accessible opportunities for all including underserved audiences and participants to enjoy live theater.

Performances: 

• Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
• Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
• Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly
• Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described
• Saturday March 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described
• Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm / ASL, open captioning, sensory-friendly, audio described

Tickets are on sale now. Please visit the Accessibility page  for more information on accessibility. Follow Open Door on Facebook and Instagram.  

Sponsored in part by the Community Foundation for Metrowest, Astra Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, Middlesex Savings Bank, Main Street Bank, Acton Lions, AB Community Compass and the Local Cultural Councils of Acton-Boxborough, Ayer, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, Stow, Sudbury and Westford.

“HONK!” A Musical Tale of “The Ugly Duckling” Music by GEORGE STILES Book and Lyrics by ANTHONY DREWE is presented through special arrangement with and authorized materials supplied by Music Theater International (MTI) all authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.MTISHOWS.com).

Authors

• Anthony Drewe
• George Stiles
• Hans Christian Andersen