Articles > Newspapers > U.S. Newspapers, Local Markets Ta-Th > The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) news wires > December 2000

Article: 'VELVETEEN RABBIT' STEERS REALITY ONTO THE STAGE

Article from:
The Columbian (Vancouver, WA)
Article date:
December 20, 2000
Author:
Copyright

ANNIE PIERCE RUSUNEN, Columbian
The Columbian
12-20-2000
When a child loves a toy, really loves a toy, it becomes real.
Or so goes the tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a play that centers around the magical life of toys.
The story of a stuffed rabbit who longs to be real has captivated children for decades.
Oregon Children's Theatre will present its version of the play Friday through Sunday at Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The play will feature original music performed live by Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrison. Harrison will be accompanied by a local quartet.
Directed by OCT's Stan Foote, "The Velveteen Rabbit" stars Julianne Johnson as Nana, Tristan ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

Article: `Velveteen Rabbit' a winner for kids.(LIVING)
Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA);  December 9, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... Williams's classic story "The Velveteen Rabbit." On Christmas, a boy ... Holbert) receives a stuffed velveteen rabbit (David Allen Prescott ... into the woods, where the velveteen rabbit meets other rabbits. But ...

Article: 'VELVETEEN RABBIT' IS TALE OF LOVE
Roanoke Times & World News;  April 2, 2005 ;     635 words ... ... her classic children's book "The Velveteen Rabbit" an ending a little less happy than ... concept of saying goodbye. "The Velveteen Rabbit" begins on a less-than-cheery ... until the boy gets sick. Life for the velveteen rabbit will never be the same. Tina Yarborough ...

Article: `Velveteen Rabbit' hops to new heights
Chicago Sun-Times;  April 10, 1992 ;     700+ words ..."The Velveteen Rabbit" 10:30 a.m. today and tomorrow ... 5 (708) 255-2564 `The Velveteen Rabbit" leaps to life in an energetic ... addition to the boy's closet - a velveteen rabbit (played with sweetness by Laura ...

Article: Velveteen Rabbit guest 'profiles' local ...
The Virginian Pilot;  July 1, 2009 ;     576 words ... ... spent the day with customers at The Velveteen Rabbit on June 15. In under five minutes ... Customers who bought the book at The Velveteen Rabbit got a special treat. Instead of the ... just the first public event at The Velveteen Rabbit's this season. In July, a Thursday ...

Article: STUDENTS TO PERFORM "THE VELVETEEN ...
The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY);  May 1, 2003 ;     527 words ... ... adaptation of Margery Williams' "The Velveteen Rabbit" at 1 p.m. May 10 at the Waterman ... storyteller; Rachael Scarr, The Velveteen Rabbit; Alec Osiecki, the child; Meghan ... drama club costs. The story of The Velveteen Rabbit is a beloved classic that is for children ...

Article: SHOP KEEPS COUPLE HOPPING; VELVETEEN RABBIT GIFT ...
The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY);  October 3, 2002 ;     700+ words ... ... answered questions about The Velveteen Rabbit, the gift shop she runs ... Name of business: The Velveteen Rabbit Hours and days open: Tuesday ... of the showrooms of The Velveteen Rabbit, the Constantia gift shop ...

Article: Target Stores issues warning to purchasers of 'Velveteen ...
PR Newswire;  December 21, 1989 ;     648 words ... ... ISSUES WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF 'VELVETEEN RABBIT' TOY WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire ... consumers who have purchased a plush "Velveteen Rabbit" toy in a red Christmas stocking ... the rabbit identifies it as the "Velveteen Rabbit" made exclusively for Target Stores ...

Article: Monmouth University Children's Theater Presents the ...
Targeted News Service;  February 12, 2009 ;     641 words ... ... Children's Theater will present The Velveteen Rabbit by Running Rabbit Family Theatre on ... In the search for his dream, the Velveteen Rabbit and the boy sail the seas, explore ... available. EVENT DETAILS Event: The Velveteen Rabbit by Running Rabbit Family Theatre Where ...

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!

Find articles, research, and archives