Past Productions
World Premiere!
katrina: the girl who wanted her name back
by Jason Tremblay
Directed by Tom Arvetis
April 5th - May 21st, 2009
"Adventure Stage is once again providing young adults with a sophisticated theatrical experience." crazykidschicago.com
This exuberant new work featuring a live, six-piece jazz band follows Katrina, a young girl from New Orleans forced to face the powerful hurricane that shares her name. Separated from her beloved father during the storm, Katrina must journey to safety with only ghosts, sweet N'awlins music and her own bravery as companions. Despite enormous obstacles, Katrina is determined to reclaim her name and recover the magic and fire that lie within the city and herself. With musicians serving as both bystanders to catastrophe and heralds of hope, KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK celebrates the indomitable spirit of one of America's most historical cities.
Recommended for ages 8 and up (4th thru 8th grades).
Education Matinees
Previews: 10:30 a.m. April 3 & 2:00 p.m. April 4
Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. April 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 & May 1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21
For more information about booking school groups, click here.
Show dates in red are SOLD OUT.
Family Matinees
April 5, 11, 18, 19, 25*, 26 & May 2, 3, 9
Special Evening Performance: Friday April 10th at 7:00 p.m.
*April 25th performance is part of ASC's Spring Fling: A Celebration of New Orleans.
KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK has already received three major honors. It was one of only seven plays from around the world selected as part of the 2008 New Visions/New Voices festival at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Tremblay also received the 2008 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Playwriting for Young Audiences Award. Lastly, KATRINA: THE GIRL WHO WANTED HER NAME BACK received an Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Want a sneak preview? Click here to see our appearance on ABC 7!
Photos by Johnny Knight.