Playhouse on Park to Produce World Premiere of 'Dandelion'

Playhouse on Park to Produce World Premiere of DANDELION Based on Famous Children’s Book

DANDELION, adapted from the children’s book by Don Freeman, will run from April 25 - May 14th at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. This production is part of Playhouse on Park’s Theatre for Young Audience Series, and is recommended for Grades Pre-K - 3.

DANDELION will be directed by Jill Zarcone, with music direction by Kevin Barlowski and choreography by Darlene Zoller.

This musical tells the story of Dandelion, a shy, awkward lion. He is filled with middle school angst when he is invited to Jennifer Giraffe’s impromptu party. Dandelion decides to reinvent himself, but ultimately discovers it is better just to be yourself! In addition to the theme of being yourself, the musical raises issues of bullying and social exclusion. Book & Lyrics by Joan Ross Sorkin. Music by Mary Liz Mcnamara.

The performance schedule is as follows:
Saturday and Sunday, April 29th & 30th at 1pm & 4pm
Wednesday, May 3rd at 3:30pm
Saturday and Sunday, May 6th & 7th at 1pm & 4pm
Wednesday, May 10th at 3:30pm
Saturday, May 13th at 1pm
Sunday, May 14th at 1pm & 4pm

In addition, there will be a Sensory-Friendly Performance on Saturday, May 13th at 10am, sponsored by the Miracle League of CT.

Tickets are now on sale for DANDELION for $25. Children, Students, Seniors, and Military discount of $2.50 is available. Inquire about Group Rates today!

Playhouse on Park also offers LITERATURE ALIVE, a field trip program through their education program, Playhouse Theatre Academy. LITERATURE ALIVE extends the classroom by allowing students to see daytime professional theatre productions at Playhouse on Park! Field trips for DANDELION can be booked for April 25 - May 12. To learn more about LITERATURE ALIVE, visit www.PlayhouseTheatreAcademy.org.