If you’re looking for a book that highlights self-expression then I think you’ll fall in love with Morris! With his mother’s support, and a healthy dose of self-confidence, Morris continues to be Morris as some of the other children are slowly drawn in to his fun, adventurous, imaginary world. ![]() As I’m sure you can imagine, the other children don’t like it and are not shy about letting him know. Kind and gentle Morris, who loves to paint, and has an amazingly vivid imagination, also loves to wear the tangerine dress at play-time. I was immediately drawn to the title, the artwork, and the charm and simplicity of this beautiful book. ![]() Morris likes Sundays because his mother makes him pancakes on Sundays. Morris Micklewhite has a mother named Moira and a cat named Moo. The other children don’t understand - dresses, they say, are for girls. It reminds him of tigers, the sun and his mother’s hair. He paints amazing pictures and he loves his classroom’s dress-up center, especially the tangerine dress. Themes: Imagination, Self-Expression, Bullying Brief Synsopsis (from the cover flap): Publishing: Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press, 2014 Noting the show will be in its 21st year, writer/lyricist Willie Reale and composer Robert Reale said: “Despite the fact that it is old enough to be welcomed in a saloon, we trust that the innocence and fun of the show will be on full display once again at CTC.” (All ages.Title: Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Based on Arnold Lobel’s books, it’s the only show from Minnesota to be nominated for three Tony Awards, including best musical. “A Year With Frog and Toad” (April 23-June 16): The CTC original musical returns for the first time since 2017. Watch them jump into jars, spring from drawers, bounce around the room, and even play hide-and-seek.” (All ages.) “When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly letters takes over a weird and wondrous science lab in Babble Lab. “Babble Lab” (March 9-April 14): Written by CTC company member Autumn Ness and directed by Sarah Agnew, this world premiere was created with early learners in mind. It is a magical tale of discovery, of standing your ground and following your curiosity.” (Ages six and up.) ![]() Brosius, who will direct, praised scenic and costume designer Skip Mercier: “Skip created a world of illusion, surprise, mystery and hilarity. 13-March 31): This version of Lewis Carroll’s classic was adapted for the stage by Sharon Holland with music by Victor Zupanc. It’s the first of two world premieres in CTC’s season. 19): Based on the book by Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant, trans playwright Juliany Taveras wrote this piece about young Morris, who likes doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut and wearing a dress from his school’s costume box. “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” (Oct. 22): Directed by Seung-Whan Song, “Cookin’” features four Korean cooks in a cooking competition who “put on a masterful display of food chopping, knife throwing, pot banging and fire-blowing wizardry.” Said Song: “I hope you will feel the freedom from the unique rhythm of Korea and, through the comedy on stage, also feel the great pleasure of getting away from your daily life.” (Recommended for all ages.) Brosius, who recently announced he was leaving CTC at the end of the upcoming season, is directing three of the seven productions. ![]() It is a joy to share brand new works and productions that have never been to Minnesota and productions we just had to bring back to delight, surprise and carry you away,” said artistic director Peter C. “We can’t wait for you to see all of these shows. Food chopping, knife throwing chefs from South Korea, a boy who likes to wear dresses and the return of the Grinch are on tap for the newly announced Children’s Theatre Company 2023-24 season.įull season subscriptions and renewals are on sale now at or by phone at 61.
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