Directed by Kevin Barlowski
Choreographed by Rachel Ballasy
Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois
Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Not only does he wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters.
"Alexander... is a sure-fire audience pleaser. With its delightful tunes and fun characters, it is a show that reaches all age groups from pre-K to grown-ups." –Stage to Stage, Inc., New Orleans, La.
“[IT’S] a light-hearted, ridiculously hilarious show… [and] a joy for anyone to watch. The show is a guaranteed good time!” -DC Theater Arts
Regular Performances
April 20 - May 5, 2024
Literature Alive (school field trip) Performances (click)
April 8 - May 3, 2024
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to accommodate those with sensory dysfunction or sensory processing disorder including those on the autism spectrum, suffering from ptsd, and more.
At a sensory-friendly performance: house lights are kept partially on; volume is turned down; sound and lighting elements that may be jarring are eliminated; electronic devices such as iPads are allowed; audiences members can come and go if needed; a safe space is created in the lobby for those who do have to exit the theatre; fidget toys are welcomed; a show guide is provided to prepare audience members for their visit.
$10 (plus a $2.50 service charge)
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Recommended for Pre-School - Grade 3
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