If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie
ZACH Theatre
February 18th through March 24th
Whisenhunt Stage
ZACH Theatre brings
the classic children's book, If You
Gave a Mouse a Cookie, to life on
the Whisenhunt Stage, starring award-winning actor Martin
Burke. Adapted by Jody Davidson, the Theatre for Youth
production runs February 18th through March 24th.
It all starts so
simply - a day like any other. A boy stays home alone when his
mom goes to visit Aunt Rose. With a few cookies and a
good spot to read, everything seems so perfect.
Then the Mouse shows
up - hungry, talkative and not to be ignored. What can the boy
do but give the Mouse a cookie? And when an energetic
mouse and an obliging boy spend the afternoon together, cookie
crumbs, spilled milk, and a whole lot of outrageous physical
comedy combine for an hour-long entertainment for families.
The production marks the first time that Burke - one of
ZACH Theatre's most acclaimed mainstage actors, will appear in
a Theatre for Youth production.
"For nearly 40
years, ZACH has provided direct services to generations of
children, families and educators from across Central
Texas," said ZACH's Director of Education, Nat Miller.
"Our goal this year is to engage nearly 20,000
students through live theatre, classes, camps and outreach in
schools. We are building audiences for theatre in the
future by cultivating opportunities for students to study,
explore and experience the joys of live theatre."
Performances run Saturdays
at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and
$12 for children.
ZACH's Whisenhunt
Stage is located at 1510 Toomey Road. For tickets and
more information, call (512) 476-0541, ext. 1, or
Martin Burke
(Photo by Kirk R. Tuck)
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