Stuart Little comes to the Lehigh Valley!

All-Student Cast Makes Stuart Little Big Success

Pennsylvania Youth Theatre brings mouse’s story to Downtown Bethlehem

March 23 to April 1, 2012

Spring is just around the corner and Pennsylvania YouthTheatre is getting everyone out of hibernation with its whimsical Mainstage production of Stuart Little! And unlike our traditional Mainstage shows, our kids are 100 percent in the spotlight. 

Stuart Little is the endearing E.B. White classic, which chronicles the life of a mouse born into an everyday New York family. The charm, wisdom and joy of the original story are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, a nationally recognized author of children’s plays. Stuart’s many adventures are colorfully brought to life in this story-theatre presentation.  

The show’s company is comprised of 55 PYT students from all around the Lehigh Valley.

“The advantage of working with an all-student ensemble is that they have a great abundance of imagination - a willingness to be zany and have fun,” Stuart Little Director Susan Chase said.  “We will be using hilariously oversized props to emphasize Stuart’s size to the audience.”

The actors portray both human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make-up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a “real people’s world.”

“Stuart’s struggle is a universal one,” Chase notes. “He is more human than mouse, but he is also different from everyone around him. He has to find ways to build bonds with those close to him while staying true to his individuality.” 

Chase is infusing the production with her own voice by highlighting the many theatrical references Stuart makes throughout the show.  For example, all you film noir fans, pay close attention to Stuart’s remarks and see how many 1940s movie references you can catch.

Don’t wait until tomorrow to get your tickets! Snag your seat for one of the show’s 10 public performances by calling 610-332-1414, emailing tickets@123pyt.org, or visiting www.123pyt.org. 

Public Performances:

March 23 at 7 p.m.
March 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
March 25 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
March 30 at 7 p.m.
March 31 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
April 1 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Where: The Charles A. Brown Ice House, 56 River St., Bethlehem

Cost: Premiere (assigned) seating $20; Reserved (unassigned/general admission) seating - $15; $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. Group rates available for parties of 10 or more. Call for details.