You know this guy! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Everyone’s two-dimensional friend has a new life at Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, playing May 10 – June 2, 2013 at DCT’s Rosewood Center for Family Arts.
Who is Flat Stanley?
Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, but one night he makes a wish to be something special…and it comes true! Jeff Brown’s beloved children’s book, “Flat Stanley
“What I love about the show are all the teachable moments that don’t feel like lessons,” says guest director Michael Serrecchia, who makes his DCT debut. “It’s a fun, Broadway-style musical comedy about the value of being different and the importance of family.”
Stanley is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill ten-year old, and for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to do something amazing, something no one’s ever seen before, so he makes a wish to travel the world. That night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley’s bed comes loose and falls – right on top of him.
The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat…really, really flat! Thus begins a quest to see the world, which comes surprisingly easy when you can travel through the postal system as a letter! He thwarts a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris and surfs off the coast of Hawaii. He’s stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond. Once Stanley realizes that great adventures aren’t as special without his family there to share it with him, he wishes to become a three-dimensional boy once again. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! Enjoyed by ages 5 and above.
A Southwest Professional Premiere
Dallas Children’s Theater guest director, Michael Serrecchia, became a part of American musical theater history in 1975 as an original cast member of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical, “A Chorus Line.” During his 18 years performing on Broadway, he worked and learned from some of the best – including Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Carol Channing, Kander and Ebb, and Cy Coleman. Moving to Dallas allowed him to shift from performing to directing and choreographing. DCT is thrilled to enlist the talents of such a seasoned musical theater veteran.
“What I find most fun about the show are the many, many characters played by five amazing, hysterically funny actors,” says Serrecchia. DCT’s Stanley, Clinton Greenspan, returns exactly one year from his DCT debut as Worm in “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly.” A North Texas star-studded ensemble joins him featuring BJ Cleveland, Deborah Brown, Natalie Weaver and Andy Baldwin (DCT debut).
Pay-What-You-Can-Preview Night
Attend the final dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 pm and pay-what-you-can! A suggested donation is $10 per person.
Opening Night Around the World Party
(Sponsored by Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP)
Attend the show on Friday, May 10, 2013 for extra international fun one hour prior to the show and at intermission. Experience Paris, Hawaii and Hollywood, and come dressed to reflect your favorite travel destination! Bring a photo of some of your memorable travels to add to DCT’s Flat Stanley Adventure board.
Make your debut in DCT’s All Star Puppet Stage, and enjoy face painting and coloring. FREE pizza from CiCi’s Pizza of Timber Creek Crossing Shopping Center, one free show poster per family, and as always, a great giveaway from our friends at Michaels Arts and Crafts Stores.
The Flat Stanley Adventure Party and Play
You and your children are invited to join the Flat Stanley Adventure Party and Play event on Saturday, June 1 starting at 11:30 am at DCT’s Rosewood Center. Grab your passport, pack your little world traveler and join us for a deluxe trip to Paris, Hawaii and Hollywood!
Lunch will be provided by CiCi’s Pizza of Timber Creek Crossing Shopping Center. Tropical shaved ice provided by Big D Kona Ice. Show tickets range from $18 – $27 dollars and party tickets are $30 per entry. Gift bags included. Seating is limited so make your reservation ONLINE or calling 214-978-0110 ext. 174. Order today…this event will sell out.
DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER, ROSEWOOD CENTER FOR FAMILY ARTS | 5938 Skillman Street, Dallas, Texas 75231
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
Friday – May 10 – 7:30 pm
Saturdays – May 11, 25 – 1:30 pm
Saturday – May 18 – 1:30 & 4:30 pm
Saturday – June 1 – 11:30 am Adventure Party followed by 1:30 pm Play – (advance reservation required, see above for details)
Saturday – June 1 – 4:30 pm
Sundays – May 12, 19 & June 2 – 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Performance Dates and Times: Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm; Saturdays, May 11 & 25 at 1:30 pm; Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm; Saturday, June 1 at 11:30 am Adventure Party followed by 1:30 pm Play (advance reservation required, see above for details); Saturday, June 1 at 4:30 pm; Sundays at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm; NO PERFORMANCE MAY 26 FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEYBook by Timothy Allen McDonald
Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller
Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel
Based on the book FLAT STANLEY by Jeff Brown
May 10 – June 2, 2013
Ticket Prices: $14 – $40, Reserve early for best pricing!
DCT Box Office: 214-740-0051. Tickets also available on-line! www.dct.org Weekday Student Matinee shows also available Tuesdays through Fridays. Please call ArtReach Booking at 214-219-2049.
*Photo by Linda Blase Shown here: Clinton Greenspan as Stanley Lambchop