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Theatre SkippJon Jones Opens Theatre for Young America's 2015-16 Season

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Theatre for a Young American presents a Kansas City premiere of a musical based on the book by Judith Byron Schachner about a Siamese cat with big ears and an even bigger imagination. His daydreaming takes him to Mexico, where he conjures himself an alter-ego; a swashbuckling Chihuahua named Skippito Friskito. Valerie Mackey, TYA's Artistic Director, will direct the production.

After talking with Kansas City area librarians, Valerie says this is one of most popular books requested by children. The story is told in English with some Spanish included. It adapted by Dallas Children's Theatre Playwright-in-Residence Linda Daugherty with music and lyrics by Nick Martin. Season, single or group rate tickets may be reserved by calling Theatre for Young America at 816.460.2083. Group and single tickets may also be purchased from Union Station at 816.460.2020 or reserved online at www.unionstation.org.

The single ticket price is $10.00. Groups of 15 or more are $5.50 per person with a reservation. For information about our season or other programming visit our website at www.tya.org. Theatre for Young America is a professional theater company, which primarily employs local actors,many of whom are members of Actors Equity Association. Theatre for Young America, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.





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