Orlando Shakespeare Theater Brings Mouse Lilly To The Stage

Orlando Shakespeare Theater Brings Kevin Henkes' Exuberant Mouse Lilly to the Stage

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its Theater for Young Audiences Series with Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, a stage adaptation of the popular children's books by Kevin Henkes.

The play, for ages 5 and up, follows the story lines of three of Henkes' much loved books, Chester's Way, Julius, Baby of the World, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. "Lilly and her friends are charismatic personalities, and kids can easily relate to those characters and the events that occur throughout the play," says Anne Hering, Orlando Shakes Director of Education. "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse focuses on lessons about family, friendship, behavior, responsibility, forgiveness, learning from mistakes, and it celebrates the power of imagination."

The six-person cast will play multiple roles in this whimsical, funny, and heartwarming production. Cast members include Kelli Sleigh as Lilly, and Christopher Kiley as Chester, Trent Fucci as both Lilly's father and teacher Mr. Slinger, Mason D. Criswell as Wilson, Brooke M. Haney as Lilly's Mother, and Pascha Weaver as Garland.

An experienced production team joins the cast including Scenic Designer Robbin Watts, Costume Designer Mel Barger, Lighting Designer Mary Heffernan, and Sound Designer Britt Sandusky.

Book author and illustrator Kevin Henkes is the creator of many books for children, including several picture books featuring his mouse characters. They include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly's Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, as well as the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Adaptor Kevin Kling is a playwright and performer, best known nationally for his regular storytelling contributions to National Public Radio's All Things Considered.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, adapted by Kevin Kling and directed by Patrick Flick, begins previews on Thursday, October 21, opens on Saturday, October 23 and runs through November 7, 2010 in the Margeson Theater at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Audience members are invited to stay after each weekend show for an autograph session with the cast.

SPONSORED BY Brighthouse Networks, Radio Disney, and Sweet! By Holly.

October 21 - November 20, 2010

The Ken and Trisha Margeson Theater
At the Lowndes Shakespeare Center
In Loch Haven Park
812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:15am and 12:00pm - all seats $9
Wednesday at 10:30 am - all seats $9
Saturday at 2pm - all seats $10
Sunday at 4:30pm - all seats $10

Tickets available at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center Box Office, open Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm to show time and one hour prior to show time on Sundays or by calling the box office at (407) 447-1700. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.orlandoshakes.org  

LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE EVENTS:
Opening Day Celebration | Saturday, October 23
Join them opening day and each audience member will receive a delicious mini cupcake provided by Sweet! By Holly in Waterford Lakes, winner of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network.

Meet Young Will | Tuesday, October 12 and Saturday, October 16
Meet the new mascot of Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Young Will aims to make Shakespeare and his plays more accessible and fun for younger audiences and their families. He will be making public appearances throughout the year, reading children's stories and answering questions about "himself" and theater. The dates and locations are Tuesday, 10/12 @ 11:00am at Pottery Barn Kids and Saturday, 10/16 @ 11:00am at Barnes & Noble.

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