INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone’s favorite mouse, Stuart Little, comes to the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) in a lively stage event from February 25 through March 26. Staged in the IRT Cabaret, E.B White’s Stuart Little shares the story of a tiny hero and his happy life with his human family and his friend Margalo the bird.
As part of the Exploring Stages Program, Stuart Little welcomes very young children to experience traditional theatre in a non-traditional space, and to connect with and be a part of live theatre.
Through a partnership with United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) and Child Care Answers (CCA), 56 supported preschools will enjoy a visit from a professional IRT artist to discuss elements of the production prior to arriving at the theatre. Additionally, UWCI, CCA and the IRT have created preschool certified curriculum that enhances teacher readiness in the classroom, including creative dramatics, early literacy and dialogic reading.
E.B White once wrote that he came up with Stuart Little while dreaming in a railway sleeping car about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse. And, rather like a young boy, this mouse works his way through the world with a heart for adventure and companionship. Coming to life on stage, this classic children’s story brims with invention and imagination, and will encourage young audiences to problem solve beside our small hero to see the world with new eyes. Stuart teaches young and old that there is something to explore around every corner and that the possibility for friendship and family stretches over us all, whether feathered or furred, small or large, human or mouse.
Immediately before and following each performance, students will join IRT teaching artists and Stuart Little cast members in various interactive learning activities designed to enhance their understanding of the play and create a wrap-around learning experience through live theatre. These activities are free with ticket purchase and last about 5 minutes at the start of the show, and 10 to 15 minutes following.
Prices for tickets are floor seating $8, Adults $15, all chair seating $20. Visit irtlive.com or call 317-635-5252 for tickets and more information.
