Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
鈥溾trikes magic in the hearts of all children.鈥
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鈥溾 fantasy in which dragons really exist for a little while鈥︹
-School Library Journal Review
The University Theatre at 蜜桃社区, in collaboration with Education for the Arts (EFA), is honored to present the world premiere of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher. The story, originally a children鈥檚 book by Bruce Coville, has been adapted for the stage by the 蜜桃社区 Department of Theatre and features sophisticated puppetry that will inspire the imagination.
The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes, and sixth grade art class, when he stumbles into a very strange magic shop. He buys a dragon鈥檚 egg and later learns that he is responsible for hatching it! While raising a dragon, Jeremy learns to believe in magic, true friendship, and the power of love.
The production, adapted by Kalamazoo playwright and EFA teaching artist Tucker Rafferty, will feature amazing puppetry and digital projection effects. 蜜桃社区 theatre students have been working with South African guest artist in residence Jason Potgetier, who is serving as Puppet Director for the production. The company of puppeteers are breathing life in to a dragon in four life stages and several other animals to help tell the story of this unlikely friendship.
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Shaw Theatre
March 10: 7:30p.m.
March 11: 1:00p.m. - Sensory Friendly Performance for Families with Special Needs - Click here for details.
March 11: 4:00p.m.
March 12: 2:00p.m.
March 17: 7:30p.m.
March 18: 1:00p.m. & 4:00p.m.
March 19: 2:00p.m.