A day in the life of a little kid can be downright hard. I’d say “just ask them,” but you probably already know the signs: the whining, the stubbornness, the flat-out floor tantrum… (Nobody?)
But there’s the good stuff, too: the braveness, the milestones, the moments when you see that they’re not your helpless baby anymore…
Emerald City Theatre’s newest show, Llama Llama, encapsulates four of the popular Anna Dewdney books featuring the titular character, and showcases the trials and triumphs of the young Llama’s typical day. Adapted and directed by Emerald City’s Producing Director Ernie Nolan, this show is pitch perfect for the preschool and kindergarten set.
Photo credit: Tom McGrath
Corey Mills’ Llama is lovably impatient, cautious, and set in his routines- sound like anyone who lives at your house? Meanwhile, Deanna Reed (Mama Llama) and Sarah Hecht (playing a crazy amount of roles) portray the sympathetic rule-makers (and rule-enforcers) in Llama’s life. The show’s rhyming dialogue and quick transitions are easily accessible for the Little Kid set, but with enough lessons to keep your own dialogue going long after the show ends. Ultimately, the puppetry, set design, and gentle pace of the storyline all add up to one great theatrical experience for the little theatergoer. (My two and four year-old theatre critics were absolutely entranced and had a terrific time. Nora especially dug the positively hilarious dance break during Llama’s grocery store meltdown- and Suzy appreciated any time she could appropriately applaud like her big sister.)
Enjoying a spot of theatre.
Llama Llama is a fun and not-to-be missed show…and a great outing with your own little critters.
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Runs Oct. 5th– Jan. 5th
Call 773.529.2690 for tix and info, or visit emeraldcitytheatre.com
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Although I was given complimentary tickets to this show, all thoughts and opinions are my own- unless they’re the girls’. It’s generally easy to tell the difference.
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