Make Way For Ducklings
the Musical
February 17th – March 12th, 2023
Book by Sandra B. Eskin and Michael J. Bobbitt Music and Lyrics by William Yanesh
Adapted for the stage by Sandra B. Eskin and Michael J. Bobbitt
Based on the book by Robert McCloskey
World Premiere in partnership Adventure Theatre MTC
Directed by Emily Ranii
Music Direction by Jon Goldberg
Choreography by Joy Clark
Bostonians will be enchanted with the Mallard duck family as this classic tale leaps off the stage and soars into their hearts. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for a starter home when they land in the Boston Public Garden as a potential home. When the ducklings begin to explore the world around them, the challenges of parenthood in the busy Boston environment create a fun bit of family drama. A classic story for all ages, this New England premiere musical celebrates family, Boston, children and the beings who make an unfamiliar place a home.
Recommended for ALL ages
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Run Time: 70 minutes with no intermission
Accessibility Performance Dates:
March 5th, 2023 at 2pm
March 9th, 2023 at 10:30am (Student Matinee)
March 11th, 2023 at 2pm
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Becky Bass*
Mrs. Mallard
Adeline DeFeo
Lack
Maia Ettinger
Pack
Aaron Graham
Ensemble/Ouack/Understudy Michael
Erin Grimm
Quack
Charlie Hertz
Understudy Kack/Mack
Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin*
Officer Michael/Mick/Captain Mike/Bostonian
Anthony Hu
Jack
Janis Hudson
Understudy Mrs. Mallard
Leah Jackson
Kack
Sadie Johnson
Kack
Lisa Kate Joyce
Ensemble/Nack
Echo Kaufman
Mack
Sullivan McStravick
Pack
Ash Quasney-Sandler
Jack
Brad Reinking
Understudy Mr. Mallard/Ensemble
Paige D’Ambrosio
Assistant Stage Manager
Shauwna Dias Grillo
Production Stage Manager
Lindsay Hoisington
Costume Coordinator
Gg Martel
Production Manager
Emily Ranii
Director
Jon Goldberg
Music Director
Joy Clark
Choreographer
Steven Doucette
Props Designer
Kathleen Doyle
Costume Designer
Lindsay Hoisington
Costume Coordinator
Stephen J. Petrilli
Lighting Designer
Mehdi Raoufi
Sound Designer
Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Caption
Dave Heard
Secondary Audio Describer
Gamalia Pharms
Primary Audio Describer
Every Bostonian, young and old, will immediately be transcended to the days of their youth with the Mallard duck family, as this classic tale leaps off the stage and back into their hearts. This utterly sweet tale follows the journey of the Mallard duck family searching for their forever home in the heart of Boston, MA. While every new location brings another obstacle, the Mallard family never loses hope on their journey. From the Boston Public Garden to the Charles River, the ducklings brave the unknown elements with panache and a sense of humor. Everyone watching will be delighted by the heart of Boston shining through in every scene and song.
Co-Commissioned by Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo, Maryland (Chil Kong, Artistic Director & Leon Seemann, Managing Director) and Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts (Emily Ranii, Artistic Director & Nick Vargas, Associate Artistic/Education Director) in 2020.
Make Way for Ducklings© 1941 Robert McCloskey. Published by Penguin Books. The producers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and permission of Jane and Sarah McCloskey in making this production possible.
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