2011-2012 Season – Public Performances

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse By Kevin Kling Book by Kevin Henkes

Lilly is a spunky little mouse who loves cheese snacks, her new red cowboy boots, her new teacher Mr. Slinger, and ESPECIALLY her brand new purse that holds her movie-star sunglasses, three shiny new quarters and plays music whenever it's opened. In fact, she loves her new purse so much that it gets her into trouble at school where she learns about patience, appropriate behaviors in school, and that making mistakes is all part of growing up. Full of heart and humor, this Childsplay encore is based on the beloved book authored and illustrated by Kevin Henkes.

The Sun Serpent By José Cruz González Music by Daniel Valdez

Old and new worlds collide in this visually-stunning story of the conquest of Mexico. Is Cortés the Sun Serpent of Aztec legend rising from the sea to bring peace and harmony? Young Anahuac and his older brother believe so at first but Anahuac soon realizes all is not what it seems. He sets out to warn his brother who’s marching with the conquistadors and discovers much about Aztec culture on his journey. A Childsplay world premiere featuring masks by Arizona’s Zarco Guerrero.

Lyle the Crocodile By Kevin Kling Based on Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and The House on East 88th St. by Bernard Waber Music by Rich Gray

A rollicking, new musical for the whole family. Based on the books by Bernard Weber, the tumbling, tap dancing, skating and oh-so-lovable Lyle takes New York City by storm during over the holiday season.

With Two Wings By Anne Negri

Lyf’s overprotective parents have kept him safe in their nest and not allowed him to learn to fly. One day, a hilarious pair of fast-talking twins who have skipped “flock” school burst into their lives challenging everything Lyf thought he knew. Will his parents secret reason for protecting him be enough to keep him from the skies? Join these new friends as they figure out what it really means to take flight. A Childsplay world premiere!

Rock the Presidents Book and Lyrics by Dwayne Hartford Music by Sarah Roberts

You too can become president! A rollicking, multi-media-filled musical revue spanning 223 years of the American presidency – from George Washington to Barack Obama. Stories of the 44 men who rose to the highest office in the land are brought to life through all-new rock, pop and folk music. A Childsplay world premiere with national tour to follow.

Tomás and the Library Lady By José Cruz González Book by Pat Mora

Tomás loves stories! Grandfather tells them every night during the summer when the family leaves Texas to pick crops in Iowa. But soon Tomas knows all the stories by heart and that’s when Papa Grande tells him about the library. When Tomas meets the library lady nothing is ever the same again.

The Color of Stars By Dwayne Hartford

When Eddie is sent to live with his grandparents in rural Maine while his father is at war, he feels like he’s far away from everything that matters. But when a mysterious stranger arrives and a crisis ensues, only Eddie can solve the mystery that’s torn the town apart. A touching story about life in America during World War II, family, and the importance of telling the truth.

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