Theater Review: If you Give a Mouse a Cookie
The Arden Theatre in Old City is currently running a wonderful play based on Laura Numeroff’s beloved 1985 children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. In keeping with the original tale, the two actors in the play are up to some wild antics. We attended a weekday performance last week with our preschool, and it was a big hit with both kids and adults alike.
The Arden is a small, intimate theater where there’s no such thing as a bad seat. The set design for the play is a joy to behold... with larger than life replicas of Felicia Bond’s illustrations. My children especially enjoyed the oversize fridge and its contents. But it’s the antics between the mouse (Steve Pacek) and the boy (David Raphaely) that are destined to bring out the belly laughs. Even the adults in our group were drawn into the slapstick. There is a brief 10 minute intermission, but if you go during the week, bring your own snacks for the break, as the concession stand is only open on weekends.
Adapted by Jody Davidson
Directed by Whit MacLaughlin
Book copyright ©1985 Laura Numeroff
Illustration copyright ©1985 Felicia Bond
Arden Theatre
40 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Adults: $32.00
Child: $18.00
But check out Target Half Two for One nights: Thursday 7pm performances!
2 comments:
My 3.5 year old loved it. If you go on the weekend, the concession stand does sell snacks.
Thanks Beth... my 2 and 4 years olds loved it too, but the 4 year old thought it was hysterical! I'll update the post about weekend concessions.
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