A Little Princess
Based on the Story by Francis Hodson Burnett
Adapted by John Vreeke
Feb. 2,3,4,9,10,11 @ 7:30 p.m. and 11, 12 @ 2:30 p.m.
*Special student matinees on Feb. 3 and 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Daddy/Daughter Tea, following the Sat., Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. performance of A Little Princess, as well as Slumber Party Packages for Fri. Feb. 3 & 10, 7:30 p.m. shows.
Many grew up watching Shirley Temple play the “Little Princess” on the big screen, but some know this author, Frances Hodgson Burnett as having penned “The Secret Garden.” Either way, this charming, critically acclaimed family favorite will lead you into the magical fantasy world of Sarah Crewe, a 10-year-old free-spirited young girl.
Crewe is left in a respected New York City boarding school while her British father heads overseas to fight. Filled with wild stories and a playful attitude, the unconventional Sara becomes popular amongst her classmates but quickly comes into conflict with the harsh headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to squash the child's individuality. The young girl's situation takes a serious turn for the worse when she unexpectedly receives word of her father's death, and, suddenly impoverished, is forced into life as a servant.
Treated as a lesser class of person by her former companions, Sara instead befriends her fellow servants and turns to the power of imagination in order to maintain hope for the future. Known as one of the best family-oriented productions of its time, this riches-to-rags fable engages lush, imaginative fantasy sequences.
Alumni VIP Reception – Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. performance
CU alumni are invited to spend intermission like a VIP with Alumni Relations as we celebrate the theatre department! Whether you were involved on stage, back stage or as a faithful audience member, you are a part of the legacy of CU theatre excellence. In appreciation of your commitment to CU theatre, we have a space reserved just for you! Reconnect with other alumni and the alumni relations staff as you enjoy refreshments that take their cues from A Little Princess!
