Lifeline's THE EMPEROR'S NEW THREADS: A FASHION STATEMENT Extends

By: Kelsey Denette Apr. 12, 2013

To accommodate extraordinary ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre will add four additional performances to the run of its family musical, The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement, based on the folktale The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. The additional performances are Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The production is adapted and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Frances Limoncelli (three-time Non-Equity Jeff Award-winning adaptor), with music and lyrics by George Howe. The Emperor is beloved as a chic trendsetter, but his ridiculous fashion tax is bankrupting the country. Determined to be a hero for the ages, one young girl travels to the royal palace to confront the superficial ruler and teach him a lesson about what really matters. Soon, however, a devious con man hatches a sinister plot to send the Emperor out among the people in nothing but his birthday suit, and only our heroine can save "His Royal Groovyness" from a world of embarrassment - but should she? Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). The production runs approximately one hour with no intermission and The Emperor's New Clothes will be on sale in the lobby.

UPDATE: The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement runs through Sunday, May 5 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Performance times are Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

PLUS: Join Lifeline Theatre every Saturday and Sunday at 12 p.m. during the run of The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement (following the 11 a.m. show, or before the 1 p.m. show) for our Stories Come Alive! Hour. Children of all ages will get up close and personal with the book that inspired the play in an interactive storytelling session, followed by theatre games exploring the characters, plot, and themes of the play. The cost is only $10 per child. Reservations are encouraged, though not required. Contact the Lifeline Theatre Box Office at773-761-4477 for more information.

The complete cast and production team for The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement includes:

CAST: Guest artists Anthony Kayer (Huckster/Dad/Preen), Mike Ooi (Emperor), Amanda Roeder (Mom, June, Marissa, Primp), and Kacy Ann Smith(Kid). With understudies Amanda Link, Nicholas Reinhart, and Amy Stricker.

CREW: Lifeline ensemble members Victoria DeIorio (Sound Designer), Alan Donahue (Lighting Designer), Frances Limoncelli (Adaptor/Director), andElizabeth Wislar (Costume Designer); with guest artists Jennifer Aparicio (Stage Manager), Benjamin W. Dawson (Production Manager), Rebecca Hamlin(Scenic and Properties Designer), George Howe (Composer/Lyricist/Musical Director), Amanda Link (Choreographer), and Joe Schermoly (Technical Director).

UPDATE: Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents The Emperor's New Threads: A Fashion Statement, running through Sunday, May 5 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Performance times are Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visitingwww.lifelinetheatre.com.

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