The Reluctant Dragon
Children's Theater 2008
Adapted by Steven Anderson from the classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame (author of The Wind in the Willows), The Reluctant Dragon is the story of a shy young boy who discovers a friendly, mushroom-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. The two share a love for books and soon become fast friends.
Not long afterwards, however, the dragon is discovered by the townsfolk, who send for St George, the famous dragon-slayer. St George, by this time, is quite elderly and has little interest in chasing dragons, but he resolves to do it as a matter of duty. The boy introduces St. George to the dragon, and the two discover they really have no reason to fight.
Yet they realize they need to stage some sort of battle to satisfy the townsfolk. What results is exciting and amusing for everyone. This production, spiced with a selection of charming songs, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday, Nov 14-15, 2008
Directed & produced by: Prof. Kathy Kock & Prof. Becky Berg
CAST
Glaston - 11 year old girl Laura Korth Darby - Glaston's mother Erin Lecker Woolchester - Glaston's father Garrett Schoch Kendal - the noblewoman of Guildemere Becka Wilkens Morpethe - the inn keeper of Guildemere Cassie Thompson Grimsby - a would-be squire in Kendel's service Kayla St. Onge The Dragon Brittney Szabo St. George Lucas Proeber Townspeople from Guildemere Todd Brassow Laura Krueger Anna Krueger Katie Kobs Anna Prange Acting Assistants/Student Directors Lucas Proeber Laura Krueger Backstage Assistants Chelsea Ehinger - set design Kelsey Wooster - set design David Kolbs - props
