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| Mowgli with Mother & Father Wolf |
The
Arden Theatre, located at 40 N 2nd Street in Olde City is presenting
Greg Bank’s play version of The Jungle Book on its Arcadia Stage
through June 21. This world premiere production is nothing short of incredible
for kids and adults alike. Imagine
yourself in Rudyard Kipling’s jungle with Shere Kahn the Tiger, Bagheera the
Panther and Mowgli the man-cub climbing all around you. Listen to the hissing
of Kaa the python, and the caws of the vultures. Laugh at the foolishness of the monkeys. Witness the protective nature
of the Mother and Father wolf. The show is not amazing merely for the set,
which truly places the audience right in the middle of the jungle and all the action. And it is not the only show which has portrayed animals with clever costuming. Nor is it remarkable simply because each of
the cast members plays the role of four different animals in the jungle with
the exception of Thaddeus Fitzpatrick who is visible almost the entire time as he portrays
Mowgli, the man-cub. Taysha Canales, Charlie DelMarcelle, Sean Lally and Nikki
E. Walker change their costumes faster than you can blink and become new persona,
swinging from trees, climbing vines, or slithering through the jungle. All are agile
and fleet of foot and leap through the jungle before your very eyes. The sound system
is extraordinary and the jungle sound effects must be heard to be believed. The
most memorable parts of this delightful production, however, are the frequent
sounds of young voices laughing. While adults may chuckle, youngsters are
hysterical and this is a production of Arden’s Children’s Theatre, after all. This
is definitely a show to be enjoyed by everyone, but if you have young children
in your life, be sure to take them to see this production. You’ll certainly enjoy their reactions. For more information or tickets, call
215-922-1122 or visit online at ardentheatre.org.
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