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Storybook Players
Unlocking Imagination, Igniting Wonder, and Awakening Dreams: Accessible Theatre for Every Child!
Theatre 121’s continues its mission to extend access to the magic of live theatre to children and families through Storybook Players! Our troupe of adult actors perform accessible plays for young audiences at little to no cost. Our goal is to create a lifelong enthusiasm for the arts and to bring joy to people of all ages.
This season, the Storybook Players are thrilled to present a series of original scripts, directed and performed by our talented ensemble, and inspired by the timeless charm of familiar children’s tales and characters.
2024-2025 Season Schedule
August 17th at Stage Left
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: written by AA Milne, adapted by Elaine Cashmore, Directed by Roger Zawacki
Curlilocks and the Three _______!: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
October 12th at the Mount Prospect Library
Little Red Riding Hood: written by Jeff Cook, directed by Shannon Lee Day
Curlilocks and the Three _____!: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
December 14th at the Woodstock Library
A Special Treat for Santa: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
Sleeping Beauty: written by Ahri Rae Thomson, directed by Charlie Sommers
February 1st at Stage Left, Performance times TBD
The Official Prognosticator of the Forest: written and directed by Elaine Cashmore
TBD
April and June 2025 Performances details TBD!
Join us for a live event or check out our selection of recorded performances any time on Youtube!
To support our efforts to create and share quality, educational, and special performances that are free and accessible for all families, please consider a one-time or on-going donation.
Funds will be used to purchase the rights for the bespoke scripts, props, costumes, and venue rental.
Interested in directing, producing, writing for or assisting with a Storybook Players production? Or if you are interested in auditioning to become a Storybook Players troupe member, watch our Facebook page for our annual audition announcement!