A. D. Players Children's Theater's KING CHEMO Begins Today
As part of their initiative to showcase the life-changing force of theater, A. D. Players Theater is taking a full week on their mainstage to present the story of two children going through treatment for leukemia. "King Chemo" by Brian Guehring is surprisingly light but always honest.
Kevin is a ten year old boy who uses his powerful and playful imagination to overcome vampires, scary aliens and even an evil ice queen. Melissa is also ten years old. Melissa is a questioner. She asks the healthcare workers about everything. Between Kevin's flights of fancy and Melissa's questions audiences are drawn into the challenging lives of these two sweet kids.
"When I first heard that we were doing a show called King Chemo, I was surprised, because who wants to see a show about a kid with leukemia?" recalls Patty Tuel Bailey veteran A. D. Players actress and cancer survivor. "But now that we are in rehearsal and the characters are becoming real, I see how this play can help." "We are hoping to fill our theater with children and adults for whom this production will be a life affirming encouragement," said A. D. Players founder and artistic director Jeannette Clift George. "Our next step is to take this play to hospitals, campuses, and venues where we believe it can do the most good."The production team features scenic design by Robin Gillock, lighting design by Nikki Johnson, properties design by Trisha Wise, costume design by Donna Southern Schmidt, and sound design by Orlando Arriaga. Directed by K. Michelle Ritter.
King Chemo opens today, January 6, 2015 at the A.D. Players Theater 2710 West Alabama Houston, TX 77098. The show is schedule to close January 11, 2015.
TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org, at A. D. Players' Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721. Ticket prices are $12 for single tickets. Group discounts are available.
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