Tower’s Family Series Debuts with “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse”
The Children’s Book Comes to Life January 25
Bend, Ore. Put down the remote. Turn off the X-Box. Log off the laptop. Bring the family to experience professional, live, stage productions when the Tower Theatre Foundation launches its new Family Series Sunday, January 25 at 2 pm with “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse.”
This delightful adaptation of Kevin Henkes’ award-winning children’s book is recommended for age 4 to 8, and runs approximately one hour. Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when he confiscates her prized possession, a purple plastic purse that plays music, joy turns to misery. Then a note changes her attitude: “Today was a difficult day. Tomorrow will be better.” But villainous bicycle-riding bullies, a spotlight-stealing baby brother, and the dreaded “uncooperative chair” test our heroine’s resolve.
The Tower’s Family Series is sponsored by Tetherow, Warren John West, and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Upcoming presentations in the series include:
Harold and the Purple Crayon Feb. 6
Nelson Illusions Feb. 21
Voetberg Family Band Mar. 13
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to be the leading performing arts organization, providing cultural and education programs that make an essential contribution to Central Oregon’s lifestyle and strengthen the community. Membership, program information and individual and group tickets are available at the box office (835 NW Wall), by phone (541-317-0700) or online (www.towertheatre.org). Details on events are also at facebook.com/TheTowerTheatre.
What: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
When: Sunday, Jan. 25 – 2 pm
Where: Tower Theatre – 835 NW Wall Street – Bend, Oregon
Tickets: $13 Children 12 and under
$23 Adults
Plus $2 Historic Theatre Preservation Fee
All Seats General Admission
541-317-0700 or TowerTheatre.org
