My Wonderful Birthday Suit!, Chicago Children’s Theatre’s highly entertaining, timely and important new play for young audiences, will captivate children with its festive birthday party atmosphere.
But this engaging world premiere by Gloria Bond Clunie, an award-winning Chicagoland playwright, director, and educator, also promises to help children, parents and teachers speak honestly about diversity and encourage all ages to move from simply tolerating differences, to understanding, accepting and celebrating what makes everyone unique.
Ideal for ages 4 to 7, My Wonderful Birthday Suit! debuts January 16-February 18, 2018 at Chicago Children’s Theatre, The Station, 100 S. Racine Avenue in Chicago’s West Loop. Public performances are Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Single tickets are $35 including fees.
It’s a magical birthday party - and you’re invited!
Step inside an enchanted room in The Land Beyond The Rainbow, where Ooblahdee, Oblahdah, and Shebobshebe are surrounded by birthday cards, colorful balloons, beautifully wrapped presents and the splendiferous Thinking Tree. But when hurtful words about skin color slip out, a birthday party among best friends becomes a charming
story about how to appreciate outer beauty and celebrate the remarkable gifts inside each of us.
Music, puppets, surprises and the quiet wisdom of the Thinking Tree, where kids are gently inspired to contemplate their own words and actions, make My Wonderful Birthday Suit! a very special celebration. Hands-on pre- and post-show experiences help audiences explore outward appearances and inner gifts, and leave young children feeling like they are the very best gifts of all.
Access Weekend for My Wonderful Birthday Suit! is February 3 and 4.
CCT continues to grow its commitment to all Chicago children at The Station by expanding services for patrons with disabilities. Access Weekend for My Wonderful Birthday Suit! is February 3 and 4, 2018. Services include:
- Pre-show Touch Tour of the set prior to the show for guests who are blind or have low vision: Saturday, February 3 at 8:30 a.m.
- Live open captioning for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing: Saturday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Sensory-friendly performance for children on the autism spectrum or with Down Syndrome: Sunday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Note: Modifications are made to lighting, sound and music to avoid sensory overload, with a nearby Quiet Room.
- For more information about Access services, visit chicagochildrenstheatre.org/access or contact CCT’s Access and Inclusion department at access@chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
