Talespinner Children's Theatre Presents The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats Talespinner Children's Theatre is thrilled to present the Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston, and directed by Heather Utsler-Smith. The wonder of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special treasure comes to life in this story that celebrates the joy in the small moments of a child’s world, and will feature puppetry, music, and dance that capture the beautiful spirit of the picture books. This family-friendly production is well suited for children ages 4 and up, and runs from December 3-18: Saturdays at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. An ASL interpreted performance will be on December 18th made possible by the HEARD. This will be Talespinner Children's Theatre's final season at the Reinberger Auditorium in Gordon Square before transitioning to a new space. Featuring local actors: Isaiah Betts, Sa’Renn Nikol, Maria V.J. Matthews, and Michael Martin, Costume design by Hannah Dougall, scenic design by Ren Twardzik, scenic painting by Carrie Williams, and light design by Josh Heidinger. Amiens Fowler and Kitty Wen are the Production Stage Managers. “Audiences will feel as though they have been transported right into Keats’ vibrant children’s books in The Snowy Day and Other Stories. The show, just like the stories it pulls from, truly captures the wonder of childhood.
From the joy of an unexpected snow day, to the imagination and creativity of transforming everyday objects into the BEST TOYS EVER, adults will feel like kids again, and kids will feel seen as we all explore together” says director Heather Utsler-Smith.
Interested parties can learn more about the show and purchase tickets by visiting https://talespinnercle.org/performances Tickets can be reserved online at talespinnercle.org/tickets and also in-person at the Box Office before the show. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Choose, thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Ohio Savings Bank. The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats was originally presented by the Children’s Theatre Company, and is presented by special arrangement from Plays for New Audiences. Founded in 2011, Talespinner Children’s Theatre is a professional children’s theatre in Northeast Ohio dedicated to developing and producing highly imaginative, original, and interactive works from local artists designed to empower, encourage, and educate children. Contact info: Name: Heather Utsler-Smith Organization: Talespinner Children's Theatre Address: Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH. 44102 Phone: (216) 264-9680 Email: admin@talespinnercle.org