Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE

Important lessons about family, friendship and forgiveness are taught in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE by Kevin Henkes and adapted by Kevin Kling. It will perform "Off the Hill" at 15 community centers across the region from April 9 through May 8.

LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE tells the story of one-of-a-kind Lilly, the spunky little mouse. She speaks a secret backwards language and wears disguises, glittery glasses and red cowboy boots. One day she brings her magical, musical purse to school. Trouble at school and resentment about a new baby brother sets Lilly off on a whirlwind of adventures that will captivate young audiences. Kevin Kling (who appeared last season at The Playhouse in his show How? How? Why? Why? Why?) has created a roller coaster of a play that has been a hit across the country.

"Any child or any person who's ever been a child can relate to Lilly and her efforts to do the right thing in the face of a world determined to throw baby brothers, complicated friendships and mysterious teachers in her path," said Director of Education Mark Lutwak. "It is one of the best modern plays ever written for children."

Anne Marie Damman (Lilly), Colin Gold (Mr. Slinger/Garland/Granny), Kevin-Michael Chu (Father, etc.), Marie Pope (Mother, etc.), Mark St. Cyr (Chester) and Matthew David Gellin (Wilson) from The Playhouse's Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company will appear in LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE.

Suann Pollock will direct. Other members of the production team include Veronica Bishop (Technical Director), Tammy Honesty (Set Designer), Rebecca Senske (Costume Designer), Anna Goller (Props Designer), Mark Lutwak (Sound Designer), Ashley Goos (Dance Choreographer) and Grace Rockstroh (Stage Manager).

LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE will also tour area elementary schools this spring from April 12 to May 20. For more information about The Playhouse's education and outreach programs, contact the Education Department at 513/345-2242 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

Off the Hill is made possible by ArtsWave Presents and The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Trustee.

COMMUNITY CENTER PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.

Covedale Center for the Arts

4990 Glenway Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45238
Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.

District A at Pleasant Ridge Nativity Church

5935 Pandora Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45213
Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center

3711 Clifton Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45220
Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Springfield Township - Grove Banquet Hall

9158 Winton Road

Cincinnati, OH 45231
Saturday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.

Madeira High School/Madeira Parks & Recreation

7465 Loannes Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45243
Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Center

7850 Five Mile Road

Cincinnati, OH 45230
Sunday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.

Mayerson JCC

8485 Ridge Road

Cincinnati, OH 45236
Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Bluebird Arts Alliance/Highlands HS

2400 Memorial Parkway

Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m.

Silverton Paideia Academy

6829 Stewart Road

Silverton, OH 45236
Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Baker Hunt Art and Culture Center

620 Greenup Street

Covington, KY 41011
Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Oxford Community Arts Center

P.O. Box 172

10 S. College Avenue

Oxford, OH 45056
Saturday April 30 at 3:00 p.m.

Miami University VOA Learning Center

7847 VOA Park Drive

West Chester, OH 45069
Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Sharonville Fine Arts Council

11165 Reading Road

Cincinnati, OH 45241
Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m.

Evendale Cultural Arts Center

10500 Reading Road

Cincinnati, OH 45241
Sunday May 8 at 12:00 p.m.

Wyoming Fine Arts Center

322 Wyoming Avenue

Wyoming, OH 45215
Note: Details vary by location. Contact the site for tickets and prices.