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The
VELVETEEN RABBIT
 

Directed by Carrie Moore

Adapted by James Still 

From the classic story by Margery Williams

Produced by special arrangement with

THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING CO. of Woodstock, Ill.

With this version written as a "memory play," The Velveteen Rabbit is an emotional journey through time, as told through the eyes of a young man looking back on his childhood. By reliving the relationship between his 4-year-old self and his favorite toy, the velveteen rabbit, he rediscovers the true meaning of friendship. Central to the story is, of course, the velveteen rabbit, who is introduced to the idea of becoming real by the old rocking horse.

The play explores the rewards of loyalty, the poignancy of loss, and the wonderful, surprising powers of love.

The mission of MCT is to spark imaginations by presenting professional quality children’s theatre on a consistent basis. We have been staging a variety of artistic performances in Austin since 1975. We believe our artists and performers deserve to have a platform from which they can share their creative and innovative works. This production’s profits will go towards our spring production and theatre classes!

So thank you! You've helped us get closer to our goals today.

CAST

Older Steve: Carter Peterson

Young Steve: Jake Plummer

Ben: CJ Turcotte

Velveteen Rabbit: McKenna Barren

Rocking Horse: Hannah Zerke

Train: Will Meyer

Boat: Charley Collins

Wild Rabbit #1: Atticus Burnham

Wild Rabbit #2: Logan Merfeld

Wild Rabbit #3: Hannah Keenan

Wild Rabbit #4: Spencer Riedl

Magic Fairy/Mom Voice: Pip Karnes

CREW

Director - Carrie Moore

Stage Manager - Renae Clark & Heidi Clark

Tech Director - Renae Clark

Tech Assistant - Luke Tapp 

Hair and Makeup Design - Kylie Larson

Lighting Designer - Ben Dundas & Renae Clark

Sound Designer - Jen Wiebrand & Renae Clark

Costume Designer - Carley Carranza

Scenic Designer - Angie Perry & Renae Clark

Marketing Director - Angie Perry

Stagehands - Adrian Merfeld & Linda Keenan

SPECIAL THANKS

Matchbox Children's Theatre Board of Directors

First United Methodist Church

Riverland Community College Theatre Department

Ben Dundas

Tessa B Photography

Austin High School REACH Program

PATRONS - THANK YOU SO MUCH!

As our 2023/2024 Patron Drive came to an end, we saw so much support through donations of all kinds. Equipment, volunteer help, monetary, and wonderful word of mouth. Thank you thank you thank you! MCT continues to THRIVE thanks to all of YOU!!!

Matchbox Children's Theatre Board of Directors

First United Methodist Church

Riverland Community College Theatre Department

Ben Dundas

Tessa B Photography

Austin High School REACH Program

A bravo and job well done to all who made this show possible.
An incredible amount of thanks to all of you for coming. :)

Happy Holidays and Warmest Wishes,
Matchbox Children's Theatre

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Audition dates:

Friday, January 5th

6:30pm-8:00pm

Saturday, January 6th

10:00am-11:30am 

Recommended ages 10+

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