The Night Diary

Adapted for the stage by Mukta Phatak
Based on the book THE NIGHT DIARY by Veera Hiranandani
Book cover illustration used by permission of Penguin Random House | Designed and illustrated by Kelley Brady
Dramaturgy by Anurag Wadehra | Producing Partner EnActe Arts

Mar 8-24, 2023 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For 3rd Grade and up
Twelve-year-old Nisha is half-Muslim and half-Hindu struggling to figure out where she belongs. Her personal conflict deepens as India - the country she lives in - is divided into pieces during the Partition of 1947. When her father decides it’s too dangerous to stay where they are, they embark on a long and dangerous journey as refugees. Told through her journal entries to her mother, this stirring and heartfelt story reminds us that home is more than a place. It’s a feeling and a sense of belonging that comes from within.

Themes: Identity, loss, hopefulness

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Based on the book by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz

Apr 4 - May 5, 2023 | McColl Family Theatre | For PreK - 2nd Grades
When a persistent pigeon decides he must drive the bus, he’ll stop at nothing to get behind the wheel. Laugh your way through and get ready to shout “No!” as celebrated author Mo Willems' award-winning book comes to life on stage.

Themes: Responsibility, persuasion, accountability

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The Gathering

Created by the Cherokee Historical Association & Presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte
A play by Marion Waggoner

Apr 18-21, 2023 | Wells Fargo Playhouse | For 5th Grade and up
The relationship of Lizzie and Elon gets off to a rocky start when the two students from totally different walks of life meet at a conference on cultural diversity. By the end of the day, they manage to bridge the gap between understanding life on a Native American Reservation and that of a small mid-western community.

Themes: Native American history, differing perspectives, cultural awareness

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Chris Stonnell, School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator (704-973-2829)

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