MARCH 3RD, 4TH, 11TH & 12TH, 2027
Adapted by Dwayne Hartford
From the book by Kate DiCamillo

Edward Tulane is a vain, self-absorbed china rabbit, adored by a little girl named Abilene--and incapable of loving her back. When he is accidentally lost at sea, Edward begins an extraordinary journey beyond his control. Passed from hand to hand over many years, he encounters grieving couples, wandering outsiders, lonely children, and unlikely caretakers, each leaving a mark on his silent, fragile life. Through loss, longing, and connection, Edward learns what it truly means to love and to risk loving again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this lyrical adaptation is a theatrical tour de force for a small ensemble of actors and musicians

Recommended for ages 8+.
Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes.

FIELD TRIPS AVAILABLE

Wed., Mar 3, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Thur., March 4, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Wed, March 11, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Wed, March 12, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

ARIZONA STATE STANDARDS

English Language Arts, Reading and Literature Anchor Standards 1-7
Theatre "Responding" Anchor Standards 7
Theatre "Connecting" Anchor Standard 11
Communication & Cultural Competencies

SKILLS

Critical Thinking
Global Literacy
Global Issues
Literature, Language Arts, and Literary Analysis
Adaptations
Character Studies (Mindfulness, Curiosity, Courage, Resilience, Ethics, Empathy, Leadership)
Metacognition (Reflection)
Music
Practices, products, and perspectives of cultures

Ugly Duckling: August 29, 2025
The Barking Mouse and The Blue Frog: October 17, 2025
Aesop’s Fables: March 20, 2026

We’re offering matinees of three puppet shows: The Ugly Duckling and TheBarking Mouse and The Blue Frog in the fall, and Aesop’s Fables in the spring.

The Ugly Duckling is an original musical version of the classic folktale where we are reminded that real ugliness is not about appearance, but it can be the mean and prejudiced behavior of others.

The bilingual tale ofThe Barking Mouse wittily champions the value of learning a second language. The Blue Frog is the Mayan version of the Legend of Chocolate. It is a double feature with original music by Diana Olivares and Salma Diaz, from Las Azaleas, an all-female mariachi band based in Tucson.

Aesop’s Fables was the winner of puppetry’s highest honor for Red Herring’s original rhymed adaptation of the classic tales covering topics of bullying, selfishness, competition, ingenuity, and the affirmation that little beings can achieve great things. The show includes “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Owl and the Grasshopper,” “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Crow and the Pitcher,” and “The Stork and the Fox.”

Recommended for PreK - 6th Grade
Runtimes: Under 60 minutes.

FIELD TRIPS AVAILABLE

Fri., Aug 29, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Fri., Oct 17, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Fri., Mar 20, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Open (105 seats available)

ARIZONA STATE STANDARDS

English Language Arts, Reading and Literature Anchor Standards 1-7
Theatre "Responding" Anchor Standards 7-9
Theatre "Connecting" Anchor Standard 11
World & Native Languages: Communication & Cultural Competencies (Barking Mouse)

SKILLS

Critical Thinking
Physical Theatre
Puppetry
Global Literacy
Global Issues
Adaptations
Character Studies (Mindfulness, Curiosity, Courage, Resilience, Ethics, Leadership)
Metacognition (Reflection)
Music (Barking Mouse)
Cultural Studies
Spanish Language (Barking Mouse)

NOVEMBER 13, 2026
JANUARY 22, 2027

Wolfe Bowart’s The WoBo Show comes back to the S&S for a fourth season! Join us for two very different shows featuring the hilarious Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez plus special guests - catch one or see both in our Season 10 series. Wolfe Bowart brings us another enchanting theatre creation, the creator and actor behind such zany, magical works as Cloud Soup, LaLaLuna, OAF, and One Twig at a Time. Enjoyed by audiences the world over, Wolfe’s shows are theatrical experiences that evoke thought, wonder, and laughter — a joyful celebration of oddity, creating dreamlike sequences that inspire delight.

Recommended for PreK - 12th Grade
Runtimes: Under 60 minutes

FIELD TRIPS AVAILABLE

Fri., Nov 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

Fri., Jan 22, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
Open (105 seats available)

ARIZONA STATE STANDARDS

English Language Arts, Reading and Literature Anchor Standards 1-7
Theatre "Responding" Anchor Standards 7-9
Theatre "Connecting" Anchor Standard 11

SKILLS

Critical Thinking
Global Literacy
Literature, Language Arts, and Literary Analysis
Adaptations
Character Studies (Mindfulness, Curiosity, Courage, Resilience, Ethics, Empathy, Leadership)
Metacognition (Reflection)