Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Presents THE CORAL KING, Opening 4/2

The Theatre School at DePaul University will present THE CORAL KING, by James AmbRose Brown and directed by Ann Wakefield, as the closing production of the 2012-2013 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This production opens Tuesday, April 2, and runs through Saturday, May 25, 2013, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM and Saturdays at 2 PM. There will be no performances on April 6, 9, 11, 13 or May 4, 7, 9, 11.

A magical postcard from the salty sea, this original fairy tale is an enchanting story about mermaids, a blue cat, an acrobatic octopus, and the Majesty of the Ocean. Pierre works all the time to please his lazy siblings who grow greedier on an island of many treasures. But when he meets an intriguing stranger, Pierre makes choices that prove he is true of heart and respectful not only to others, but also to his surrounding environment-the sea.

This production is for all ages. Educational themes of THE CORAL KING include: Caring, Environment, Fairy Tales and Storytelling, Geography, Imagination, Respect, and Thinking of Others. For more information about pre-show and post-show educational activities and highlighted curriculum connections, please visit theatre.depaul.edu to download our free Teacher Guide. You can also request a Teacher Guide by calling the Box Office.

Tickets are $10. Subscriptions and group rates (15 or more people) are available at (312) 922-0999. DePaul employees, alumni, and college students receive a discount (with ID). Tickets are available online at http://theatreschool.depaul.edu or by calling the Box Office at (312) 922-1999.

DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre is located at 60 E. Balbo Drive at Michigan Ave., in Chicago. For information about parking, please contact the Box Office. The theatre is accessible via CTA busses (3-King Drive, 29-State Street, 146-Michigan/ Museums and others), and CTA El stops (Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple and Pink).

A wide range of events will be held in conjunction with this production including Community Partner Days, as well as an Ice Cream Social, Opening Day Autographs, Post Show Discussions, and much more! For details visit theatre.depaul.edu or call (312) 922-1999.

The cast features Chris Ash (Pierre), Andrew Fleisher (Napoleon), Michael Foster (Octopus), Kayla Holder (Blue Cat), Sonaz Izadi (Mermaid), Meredith Johnston (Fleurette), Eric Staves (Billiam Bones), and Zoe Leigh Tyson (Octopus).

The production staff includes: Ann Wakefield (Director), Emily Boyd (Scenic Design), Taylor S. Payne (Costume Design), Nick Belley (Lighting Design), Kami Siu (Sound Design), Mike Doyle (Dramaturgy), and Liz Fiala (Stage Management).

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