The children's theatre specialists at Adventure Stage Chicago have announced the company's 2009-2010 season. I confess I don't follow this sort of thing nearly as much as I should. The season consists of two plays, the first an adaptation of Lois Lowry's book Gossamer and the second a musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic called The Ghosts of Treasure Island.That reminds me, I should add the 1934 Wallace Beery-Jackie Cooper film version of Treasure Island to my Netflix queue.
Although I've been terribly remiss in checking out this company's productions (not being or having a child at present), I've heard plenty of good things about its work. Following is the information on the two shows straight from the news release:
Nov. 7 - Dec. 17, 2009
Chicago Premiere!
GOSSAMER
by Lois Lowry
Directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell
Performance Schedule:
Previews: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5 & 6.
Weekends: 2:00 p.m. every Saturday during run (no show Dec. 12).
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 & Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17.
Special Evening Performance: Friday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m.
This fanciful and poignant play based on Lois Lowry's novel explores the power of dreams and the magical creatures that create them. An eager new Dream-Giver known only as Littlest One struggles to heal the hearts of an angry young boy, his grieving caregiver and his estranged mother before the haunting memories each of them carry become more than they can bear. But are the dreams Littlest One weaves strong enough to fortify and protect the fragile humans in her care? Beautifully staged using colorful masks and enchanting puppetry, GOSSAMER is recommended for ages 8 and older.
April 10 - May 20, 2010
Midwest Premiere!
THE GHOSTS OF TREASURE ISLAND
Adapted by Eric Schmiedl from the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Music and lyrics by Captain Bogg and Salty
Directed by Amanda Delheimer (The Cay, The Ash Girl)
Performance Schedule:
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 8 & 9.
Weekends: 2:00 p.m. every Saturday during run.
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. April 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 30 & May 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Special Evening Performance: Fri., May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
This rollicking new musical follows young cabin boy Jim Hawkins as he fights to survive while shipwrecked on a mysterious island. Accompanied by the singing shenanigans of a raucous band of pirate ghosts, Jim races to find notorious Captain Flint's fabled treasure before mutinous shipmates steal the fortune for themselves. Faced with danger at every turn, Jim persists on his quest armed with nothing but an old treasure map and an endless supply of courage. Sail the high seas with the crew of The Hispaniola in this rowdy adventure recommended for ages 8 and up.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 17, 2009
Chicago Premiere!
GOSSAMER
by Lois Lowry
Directed by ASC ensemble member Brian Bell
Performance Schedule:
Previews: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5 & 6.
Weekends: 2:00 p.m. every Saturday during run (no show Dec. 12).
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 & Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17.
Special Evening Performance: Friday, Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m.
This fanciful and poignant play based on Lois Lowry's novel explores the power of dreams and the magical creatures that create them. An eager new Dream-Giver known only as Littlest One struggles to heal the hearts of an angry young boy, his grieving caregiver and his estranged mother before the haunting memories each of them carry become more than they can bear. But are the dreams Littlest One weaves strong enough to fortify and protect the fragile humans in her care? Beautifully staged using colorful masks and enchanting puppetry, GOSSAMER is recommended for ages 8 and older.
April 10 - May 20, 2010
Midwest Premiere!
THE GHOSTS OF TREASURE ISLAND
Adapted by Eric Schmiedl from the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Music and lyrics by Captain Bogg and Salty
Directed by Amanda Delheimer (The Cay, The Ash Girl)
Performance Schedule:
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 8 & 9.
Weekends: 2:00 p.m. every Saturday during run.
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. April 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 30 & May 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Special Evening Performance: Fri., May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
This rollicking new musical follows young cabin boy Jim Hawkins as he fights to survive while shipwrecked on a mysterious island. Accompanied by the singing shenanigans of a raucous band of pirate ghosts, Jim races to find notorious Captain Flint's fabled treasure before mutinous shipmates steal the fortune for themselves. Faced with danger at every turn, Jim persists on his quest armed with nothing but an old treasure map and an endless supply of courage. Sail the high seas with the crew of The Hispaniola in this rowdy adventure recommended for ages 8 and up.
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