ACT OUT KIDS OPENING: Number The Stars at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre (ages 8+)

Number The Stars

by Dr. Douglas W. Larche with Susan Elliott Larche

based on the novel by Lois Lowry

directed by Ernie Nolan

JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 22, 2014

at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo Dr. (just off Michigan Ave.)

Share the magic of theatre with the young people in your life!

For Tickets Call 312.922.1999
or Purchase Tickets Online

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 10 am, Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm.
Reserved Seating on the Main Floor on Saturdays and Sundays.
Visit our showpage for specific dates and times.

Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen play carefree games in the streets of Copenhagen, until the Nazi occupation of their city becomes increasinly more evident. As the Nazis attempt to relocate the Jewish residents of Denmark, Annemarie and the Johansens take a stand and help Ellen's family escape to Sweden. Winner of the Newbery Medal, Number the Stars uses history to remind us that anyone can be a hero. 

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Visit our showpage to learn more about the production, special events, community partner days, and interpreted performances!

The Giver--Adventure Stage Opening Day With Author, Lois Lowry (photos/video feature/review) #GIVEAWAY

Opening day of The Giver, Adventure Stage's latest offering, was fantastic.   Newberry Award winning author, Lois Lowry, flew in for the first show and graciously signed books for a lengthy line of fans at the cupcake social after the show.   We have fond memories of Gossamer, another Adventure Stage/ Lois Lowry adaptation they produced in Nov./Dec. 2009.

We'd been reading The Giver out loud as a family and it was truly magical to see the book transformed to stage in such an adept way.   The baby, Gabriel, was effectively portrayed by a puppet, and the monochromatic, grey, distopia provided the perfect back drop for this cautionary tale.   Highly recommended.  Recommended for ages 9+.   Nobody under 5 will be admitted.  Playing through April 26th.   Check out a full summary, show dates and details below.

Every performance includes a post-show audience talkback with the cast. * Please note:  Out of respect for our actors and audience members, children under age 5 are not permitted in the theatre during a performance.

*ENTER HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE AT 4 FREE TICKETS FROM CHIIL MAMA/ CHIIL LIVE SHOWS THROUGH MIDNIGHT TOMORROW 4/3/12.   WE'LL ANNOUNCE OUR WINNER ON 4/4.  

• The Giver at Adventure Stage-winners' choice of any Saturday night performance pending availability (That's April 7, 14 & 21 at 7:30pm.

*Wait for Rafflecopter to load up right here (if you've gone through RSS feed or are scrolling down the blog and don't see it, click on the actual page title and it should pop right up).   Entries are easy.   Winning rocks!   Please include your whole name as you would like it to appear on the guest list/box office tickets, so there's no delay in reserving if you win.