Stages Theatre Company Presents THE SNOWY DAY, Opens 1/15

Stages Theatre Company (STC) is recognizing the groundbreaking book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats which was the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The world premiere production starts Jan. 15 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Audiences will join young Peter as he explores his familiar surroundings, now magically changed by a rare, crystalline blanket of snow. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats combines the world of inner-city life with the power of nature's beauty.

"One of the things that I love about the book is the tender and simple quality of adventure we see in Peter's world, says Artistic Director Sandy Boren-Barrett, who is also directing the production. "Ezra Jack Keats weaves into his plot a sense of the dangers of Peter's innocent childhood, when even a snowball fight becomes a challenge that is recognizable to our youngest readers and audience members."

In 1963, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats received the Caldecott Award for most distinguished picture book for children. 

Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984 and since then has grown to become one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. We engage young artists with themes relevant to their lives and involve them in creating magical works featuring young people in
meaningful roles. Through theatrical productions, workshops, conservatory classes and other outreach programs, Stages Theatre Company annually serves more than 128,000 young people and their families.

To purchase tickets, please visit <http://www.stagestheatre.org/> www.stagestheatre.org for performance dates and times, or call the box office at (952) 979-1111,
Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children (ages 5 to 17) and seniors (60+). Lap passes are available for free (ages 0 to 2) and $5 for (ages 3 to 4). The show is suitable for all ages and ends Feb. 14.