SYT'S UPCOMING PRODUCTION
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
PERFORMANCES:
April 4, 2025 at 4:30pm
April 5, 2025 at 10:00am & 1:00pm
April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
TICKET INFORMATION:
*Patrons of all ages, including newborns, are required to purchase a ticket
Adults: $20
Youth (18 & younger): $15
*Use discount code GROUP at checkout for 15% off groups of 5 or more!
SYNOPSIS:
Eric Carle’s timeless classics will come to life on the SYT stage, featuring a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets. Other Carle stories including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly accompany the show, ending with the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar! These beloved tales and their messages of community, self-expression, and the power of creativity are brought to life by a captivating cast of storytellers, sweeping original music, and stunning puppetry.
AGE RECOMMENDATION & CONTENT ADVISORY
Ages Recommended: Most enjoyed by children 4 & up
Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes (no intermission)
Language:
● In “The Very Lonely Firefly,” a man yells “Quiet out there!” when the dog barks and the cat meows at the firefly.
● In “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” the ensemble calls the caterpillar “A Big, fat, caterpillar” after it eats a lot of food.
Themes and Situations:
● Themes include transformation, discovery, family, and life cycle.
● There are situations of drifting apart and finding a new place in the world.
● There are situations of loneliness and finding the right place with the right people.
● There are situations with a complete body transformation when the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon.
● All of the puppets used in this production are recreations of the illustrations in the books. These puppets will be large, but not at all scary.
Potential Scary Moments:
● In “Ten Little Rubber Ducks,” a big storm knocks ten of the ducks off the boat and into the sea.
● The ducks drift apart in the ocean, and float in all different directions in the dark night.
● A Polar bear growls at one of the rubber ducks.
● In “The Very Lonely Firefly,” the firefly is so lonely that it flies towards different light sources, like a candle, a lantern, a porch light, and fireworks.
● Flashing lights and some loud sound effects will be used in this production.
CAST
Ali Claire Pingley
Bella Scott
DJ Johnson
Grace Mitchell
Jonathan Wilson
Reese Green
Ruby McGee
Samuel Kitchen
Stephen Wilson
Tomas Mallard