The Phantom Tollbooth

Program
News Release
Teacher's Guide
by Susan Nanus
based on the book by Norton Juste
directed by David Catlin
Milo is bored in his bedroom until a magical tollbooth appears and transports him to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Here he discovers the magic of words and numbers, travels to strange lands like Dictionopolis and Digitopolis, and meets a Mathemagician, Spelling Bee, and other curious friends. Will they be able to save Princess Rhyme and Princess Reason if they work together? Based on the beloved book, this whimsical fairy tale proves that imagination and knowledge can change the world!
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Previews: 10/7 & 10/9
TUE, THU & FRI at 10 AM
SAT & SUN at 2 PM​

Themes: Discovery; Fables; Idioms, Metaphor, and Wordplay; Imagination; Literary Adaptation; Mathematics, Numbers, and Patterns; Perseverance; Personification; Teamwork​

The cast features

Taylor Blim (Rhyme and Others), Briget Diehl (Dr. Kakofonous Dischord and Others), Erinn Fredin (Milo), Jason Goff (Mathemagician and Others), Sam Haines (Demon of Insincerity and Others), Sam Krey (Terrible Trivium and Others), Maya Malan-Gonzalez (Spelling Bee/Everpresent Word Snatcher and Others), Shadana Patterson (Clock/Gatekeeper and Others), Brian Rife (Tock), Awate Serequeberhan (Azaz and Others), Zivon Toplin (Senses Taker and Others), Vahishta Vafadari (Reason and Others), Peter Varga (Whether Man/Dynne and Others) and Dominique Watkins (Humbug).

The production team includes scenic design by Jake Ives, costume design by Catharine Young, lighting design by Lindsay Rosenfeld, sound design by Sebastian Woldt, movement coach Camille Litalien, dramaturgy by James Garrastegui, and stage management by Jackson Walsh.

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October 7, 2014 - November 15, 2014DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Special Events:

10/11: USO of Illinois Day—US Armed Forces personnel & their families can reserve up to four free tickets. Visit www.tixfortroops.org.

10/11: Opening Day Autograph Session with the cast following the performance 

10/26: Special Sunday performance (2 PM)

10/30 & 11/8: Post-Show Discussion​

Accessibility Services and Interpreted Performances:

If you or your child require wheelchair accessible and/or companion seating, or have any other hearing or vision needs, please let us know when you reserve your tickets so that we can make sure you visit to our theatre is an excellent one. Discounted tickets are available for patrons with disabilities, and their guests.

Performances Interpreted in American Sign Language & Assisted Listening Devices:

Performances Interpreted in American Sign Language & Assisted Listening Devices: The performances of The Phantom Tollbooth on 10/23 (10 AM) and 10/26 (2 PM) will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Call TTY (773) 325-7975.

Audio Description Services:

Performances Interpreted in American Sign Language & Assisted Listening Devices: The performances of The Phantom Tollbooth on 10/23 (10 AM) and 10/26 (2 PM) will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Call TTY (773) 325-7975. We also offer Sennheiser Infra-red personal listening devices for each performance at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre. These assisted listening devices are available to patrons upon request.