MTC Family Series Presents THE JUNGLE BOOK
Marin Theatre Company invites you to go wild this Fall with the classic tale of friendship and adventure within the animal kingdom in Greg Bank's adaptation of The Jungle Book. Including all your favorite characters-the lovable bear Baloo, the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, and of course the charming boy Mowgli-this story pieces together the perfect tale of love and friendship for MTC's second Family Series show this season. Directed by MTC favorite Login Ellis, who directed last season's The Little Mermaid, this piece offers fun, valuable life lessons that will have kids and adults cherishing every moment from start to finish!
Greg Banks studied theatre at Dartington College of Arts and has built his career as a director, playwright, workshop leader and as a highly experienced devising director. In 1979 Greg was co-founder of the hugely successful Dr Fosters Travelling Theatre which toured new work to rural audiences throughout the 1980s. In 1991 he became a freelance Writer and Director and has since established an international reputation through his work for young audiences and their families. He has written over twenty plays and produced more than one hundred plays, including more than thirty devised scripts. His work has been seen from Seattle to Singapore via Moscow and the Arctic Circle, on Broadway at the New Victory Theatre and in the West End at the Comedy Theatre.
"The Jungle Book is a charming show that is imaginative and stirring."- Theatre Sensation
"This is one irresistible version of Rudyard's classic that is sure to charm and to enlighten!"
- Phindie
"The Jungle Book is a fine family treat!"
The Jungle Book
By Greg Banks
Adapted from the story by Rudyard Kipling
Directed by Logan Ellis
FEATURING
John R. Lewis, Kenny Toll, Khalia Davis, Jasmine Osborne, Sango Tajima
October 29 - November 6
Sat, Oct 29, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Sun, Oct 30, 10:00am, 12:30pm
Sat, Nov 5, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm
Sun, Nov 6, 10:00am, 12:30pm
Marin Theatre Company | 397 Miller Ave | Mill Valley, CA 94941
When a tiger named Shere Khan wants to make a defenseless young boy his next meal, a family of wolves steps in to save the child, who they call Mowgli. Together with Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, Mowgli learns how to live in the jungle and protect himself from Shere Khan, who hates all of humankind. But it's up to Mowgli to to figure out where it is he truly belongs.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
$18 - $22
Discounts for groups of 8 or more are available. Contact the Box Office for more details.
marintheatre.org | (415) 388-5208 | boxoffice@marintheatre.org
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