Directed by Rebecca Burcher
Choreographed by Darnell Weaver and Kailyn Mack
By Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West
Music and lyrics by Lamont Dozier and Paris Ray Dozier
Digital recording and underscoring by Paris Ray Dozier
Originally co-commissioned and produced by the Chicago Children’s Theatre
and the Children’s Theatre Company
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Accessible performances: March 16th and 17th
With ASL interpretation on March 17th.
Open Captions on March16th (1:00) and 17th
Audio Description available March 16th (1:00) and 17th
Tactile Tours available 30 minutes prior to the start of the show on March 16th and 17th
Six-year-old CJ is (reluctantly) staying with his (extremely over-the-top) Nana, in a world considerably different from the one he’s used to (his phone and tablet). The disagreeable (and let’s just admit it, whiny) CJ is dragged on a bus ride that’s loud and gritty and a Very New Experience. Guided by his veritable force-of-nature Nana, he travels a little closer to his roots and sees that things are not always what they seem. This is one hip-hop, eclectic, heart-thumpin’, toe-tapppin’ joy ride!
We would be happy to answer questions about accessibility at Rainey Institute. We offer curb-to-show services for parties that include patrons who use wheelchairs, or who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or are blind or have low vision — please reserve services at 216-264-9680 or via email at rtwardzik@talespinnercle.org