THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE (TYA)

October 28 to November 1

Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn't care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey - a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit.  He can neither move nor speak. As years go by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward's presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo's beautiful novel of the same name, the play is a theatrical tour de force.

Please Note: A meal geared towards young audiences will be served at all performances except the performance on Friday, October 30 at which no meal will be served but theater concession snacks and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was originally commissioned, developed and produced at Childsplay in Tempe, Ariz.. David P. Saaar, artistic director; Steve Martin, managing director.