New theatre group to present adaptation of best-selling rabbit tale
On Jan. 20 and 21, Red Door Drama Society will stage a new production of Kate DiCamillo’s ”The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” directed by Abigail Twombly. The original novel is a #1 New York Times bestseller, one of many beloved titles by the author of ”Because of Winn-Dixie,” ”The Tale of Despereaux,” and ”Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.”
Like other DiCamillo heroes, the titular Edward is an animal, of sorts. In this play-with-music for all ages, the haughty toy rabbit makes his way from a happy home to the bottom of the ocean before embarking on a trek through the byways of 1920s and ’30s America.
The play will use both live and recorded folk music to evoke the world of a century ago. Guitarist Tracy Thorpe and music director Sharon Scudder have collaborated on a score that mixes traditional standards with original compositions. According to Scudder, her team has created themes around characters’ personalities and their interactions with the hapless Edward. She looks forward to watching the audience engage with the live music in person.
The toy form of Edward has been hand-crafted by actress and set designer Amaris Solana, while his thoughts will be embodied by actor Joel Robinson. Joel and the rest of the cast are members of Red Door Drama Society (RDDS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit that formed to give a group of young actors additional opportunities to take the stage. ”The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is the first RDDS production at Reynolds Place Theatre, housed at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston-Salem.
Tickets are $19 for general admission, $16 for children and seniors. They are available at https://www.intothearts.org/campus-events/red-door. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office, or by calling 336-747-1414. The RDDS production of ”The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” will open on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. There will be a matinee at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, and the closing performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
No family or theatre lover will want to miss this heartfelt adaptation of a truly miraculous tale.
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