Friday, February 3, 2012

Anna Dewdney's Visit


Anna Dewdney & Jennifer Kirkeby
Stages Theatre Company had the pleasure of a visit from Anna Dewdney, the very popular author and illustrator of LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA. The cast was very excited to meet her! She saw our musical adaptation twice and signed her book for many thrilled audience members.

Anna talking to the cast prior to the show
Baby Llamas in their bedrooms
Mama Llamas
Artistic Director Sandy Boren-Barret, Playwright and Mama Llama, Jennifer Kirkeby
Author and Illustrator of LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA, Anna Dewdney
Anna Dewdney and the Cast of LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA at Stages Theatre Company
Since we opened on January 13th, we have been averaging ten shows a week. By the time we close on February 12th, approximately 22,000 people will have seen this show. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of this fun production. It is particularly rewarding to hear parents thank us for bringing their child's favorite book to life. I love to talk to kids about books when we greet them in our receiving line after the show. Thanks for the visit, Anna, and we look forward to reading more LLAMA books!

11 comments:

Beth Stilborn said...

Thank you so much, both for the glimpse backstage, and for the taste of the visit with Anna Dewdney! It all seems so exciting, and once again I'm wishing I was close enough to be able to attend a performance (or two).

Kerry Aradhya said...

Wow, Jennifer. That is so fabulous that Anna Dewdney came to the show. Loved seeing the photos! And congratulations on such a great run so far!

Eric VanRaepenbusch said...

Congratulations on the success of your show! It is so nice that you had the support of Anna!

Hannah Holt said...

Congratulations and break a leg!

Jennifer Kirkeby said...

Beth, it was very exciting to have Anna come to see our show! Glad you enjoyed the photos, Kerry! The cast was so thrilled to meet Anna. And of course I was as well!

Jennifer Kirkeby said...

Thanks, Eric! Sorry these comments are probably not in order - trying to catch up!

Jennifer Kirkeby said...

Thank you, Hannah!

MJ Ornaments said...

Very exciting Jan, and did you get a signed copy too? Congratulations! ~Martha

Jennifer Kirkeby said...

Absolutely! Thanks, Martha!

Hardygirl said...

Oh I love her! This looks like so much fun!!

laurasalas said...

Congratulations, Jennifer! Love the pictures. I'm glad it's been such a great run--just three more days!

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