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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.