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11/6/2019 Member News

Casting Call for Toys at Adventure Theatre;s World Premiere Holiday Play, The Velveteen Rabbit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT: Amanda Russell Bradley
PHONE: 301-634-2267
BOX OFFICE:
301-634-2270
EMAIL:
abradley@adventuretheatre-mtc.org

 

A CASTING CALL FOR TOYS AT ATMTC'S WORLD PREMIERE HOLIDAY PLAY, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

 

DONATE ANTIQUE-LIKE TOYS AND GENTLY USED BOOKS FOR FREE TICKETS    

 

GLEN ECHO, MD –Adventure Theatre MTC is kicking off our world premiere production of The Velveteen Rabbit with a casting call for toys. If you or a loved one has an antique toy they would like to donate to Adventure Theatre MTC’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit, please send a photo to slittle@adventuretheatre-mtc.org. If your toy is chosen, you will receive one free ticket* to see your toy in action on the stage.

The Velveteen Rabbit offers local audiences a chance to see love rise from the ashes and come alive in a world premiere play, The Velveteen Rabbit, by Patrick Flynn. Directed by Jenna Duncan, this wintry world premiere of friendship, imagination, and second chances is recommended for all ages and opens November 15, 2019. Tickets are $20.50 each and can be purchased online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301.634.2270.

Chil Kong, Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre MTC says of the production, “We are opening this production up to the community to participate and to see their contribution warm the hearts of Washington, DC families this holiday season in this vibrant retelling of this classic book. Duncan and Flynn have illustrated beautifully that special kind of magic that occurs between a child and his or her favorite toy in the show.”

Jenna Duncan, Director of The Velveteen Rabbit, says, “I find it surprising how truly great this story is for families. It’s a story that spans generations. When we read the play at Kennedy Center’s Page to Stage, the children were completely engrossed and the parents were in tears because they remember that love they felt for their own toys.”

When the Child gets the Rabbit for Christmas, she is at first disappointed in her gift. But as the two quest and adventure through her storybooks, both Rabbit and Child grow and care for each other. And they discover that love is the greatest force in the Universe and can make impossible things Real.

Leon Seemann, Executive Director, says of the production, “We were lucky to have Chil contribute to the development of this script during the transition. His Artistic vision will be felt by the audiences as they surround themselves with the feeling of the holidays seeing The Velveteen Rabbit together.”

The Velveteen Rabbitis recommended for all ages.Tickets are $20.50 each with group and field trip rates available.The press performance will be Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2pm. All performances will take place at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812 in the historic Glen Echo Park.

*Free tickets must be redeemed for performances that occur prior to November 23, 2019. 

 

ABOUT ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC

Adventure Theatre MTC educates and inspires new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences.

 

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT FACT SHEET

November 15, 2019–January 1, 2020

 

Directed by Jenna Duncan

 

Based on the book by Margery Williams

 

Adapted by Patrick Flynn

 

All performances held in Glen Echo Park

 

Recommended for all ages

 

 

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Child..................................................................................................................... Eirin Stevenson
Rabbit................................................................................................................... Alex De Bard
Ensemble ........................................................................................................... Mary Myers
Ensemble ........................................................................................................... Alex Reeves
Understudy.......................................................................................................... Kendall Claxton

PRODUCTION CREW

Director............................................................................................................ Jenna Duncan
Assistant Director............................................................................................ Cynthia Dorcey
Playwright........................................................................................................ Patrick Flynn
Choreographer................................................................................................ Tony Thomas
Costume Designer........................................................................................... Kenann Modjeska Quander
Set Designer.................................................................................................... Matthew Buttrey
Lighting Designer............................................................................................. Sarah Tundermann
Sound Designer............................................................................................... Matthew Nielson
Props Designer................................................................................................ Pauline Lamb
Puppet Designer.............................................................................................. Kylie Clark
Projections Designer........................................................................................ Kelly Colburn
Dialect Coach.................................................................................................. Lisa Nathans
Production Stage Manager.............................................................................. Kirsten Parker
Asst. Stage Manager....................................................................................... Evangelina Hakes

 

IMPORTANT DATES/SPECIAL EVENTS

Production Run Dates – November 15, 2019–January 1, 2020
Pajama Party with free milk & cookies- November 15, 2019 at 7pm
Bring A Friend Day (Buy 2 tickets, get 1 free)- November 16, 2019 at 11am
Press Opening – November 17, 2019 at 2pm
ATMTC Growing Family Appreciation Weekend (All children under 1 enter free) -November 23-24, 2019 at 11am and 2pm
Special Bunny Cookie Decorating Event- November 23, 2019 at 4:30pm
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance – December 7, 2019 at 4:30pm
Sensory/Autism Friendly Performance- December 7, 2019 at 4:30pm
Winter’s Eve Performance with free Family Photo on the Set- December 14, 2019 at 4:30pm

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