Alabama Story at Ivoryton Playhouse
October 3 - October 20
Varies
As the Civil Rights movement is brewing, a controversial children’s book about a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit stirs the passions of a segregationist State Senator and a no-nonsense State Librarian in 1959 Montgomery, Alabama. Political foes, star-crossed lovers, and one feisty children’s author, Garth Williams, famous for his illustrations of E.B. White’s Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, inhabit the same page in a Deep South of the imagination that brims with humor, heartbreak, and hope. The play is inspired by true events.
This year marks the 66th anniversary of the publication of Garth Williams’ The Rabbit’s Wedding. Ivoryton Playhouse is proud to present this smart and funny, dark and hopeful, and sadly still relevant play. It’s a love letter to reading – and librarians!
Ivoryton Playhouse is a renowned small professional theater located in the town of Essex. It is known for its exceptional productions and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Click to buy tickets: $60 for adults, $55 for seniors, and $25 for students
