A. D. Players to Present 'ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE...DAY,' 3/3-22

A. D. Players announces that Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day will open March 3 and run through March 22, 2015 on their Grace Theater stage, as the third show of the company's 2014-2015 Children's Theater season.

In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen-- even in Australia.

"We all can relate to having bad days, when it feels like the entire world is against us. But ...things often aren't as bad as they seem in the moment, and tomorrow is an opportunity to do better. That's what makes this simple story a classic; it illustrates that important lesson so well." -Braden Hunt, Director

The cast of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day includes A. D. Players' resident actors William S. Burke, Craig Griffin, Megan Jackson, Michelle Ritter, and guest artists Will Ledesma, Daniel Miller, and Briana Resa.

The production team features scenic design by Robin Gillock, lighting design by Mark Lewis, properties design by Trisha Wise, costume design by Donna Southern Schmidt, and sound design by Orlando Arriaga. Directed by Braden Hunt.