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                   	   	                       		 			The BFG 		
                		 				by Roald Dahl 
 		                                                                	    adapted by  adapted for the stage by David Wood 
                            			 directed by Ernie Nolan 
                                                                			In this fun and imaginative story, the orphan Sophie is snatched from her bed by a quirky but harmless Big Friendly Giant who uses a trumpet to blow dreams into children’s ears. As they become friends and join forces against a few other mischievous giants, Sophie discovers “frobscottle,” “wizzpopping” and all sorts of fantastical things that fill their adventure with mixedup language, laughs and magical entertainment.
                              				Recommended for ages 5 and up. 
                                                        	January 12, 2007                                     	- March 05, 2007 
                                                                                          DEPAUL'S MERLE RESKIN THEATRE 
                                                   	 	  	                                                           	 The cast features Chris Brown (
The BFG), 
Chris Chmelik (
Bloodbottler/Ronald Simkins/Head of the Army), 
Anya Clingman (
Meatdripper/Rebecca's Mother/Mary the Maid), 
Millie Debenedet (
Sophie), 
Melissa diLeonardo (
Gizzardgulper/Rebecca/Queen of Sweden), 
Tim Frank (
Fleshlumpeater/Headteacher/Mr. Tibbs), 
David Rispoli (
Bonecruncher/Sam Simpkins/Head of the Airforce), and 
Mary Williamson (
Childchewer/Mrs. Plumridge/Queen of England).
The production team includes scenic design by Katie Schweiger & Wendy Sanabria, costume design by Ariel Boroff, lighting design by Chris Prezas, sound design by Jeremy Chalmer, dramaturgy by Kelly Kerwin & Leanne G. Medeiros, and stage management by Kyle Conn.