Event
Children's Reading Series - Boise Contemporary Theater
The acclaimed Children’s Reading Series is a beloved BCT program that presents the best of contemporary children’s theater in a creative environment that is accessible to audience members of all ages. Drawing on one of the oldest traditions in theater— “hearing a play” —audience members will experience professional actors bringing engaging stories to life.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Adapted by Joseph McDonough, based on the story by Mark Twain.
This rambunctious adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic short story tells the tale of schemer and braggart Jim Smiley, who decides to make his fortune by entering his frog in the first annual Calaveras County Frog Jumping Contest. Smiley has certainly had his share of good luck, but the people of Calaveras County are getting a bit tired of being duped by Jim, and they may just have a scheme of their own…
Boise Contemporary Theater is the 2022-2023 City of Boise Cultural Ambassador. Learn more: https://www.boiseartsandhistory.org/programs/cultural-leadership/cultural-ambassador/
- Date:
- Monday, March 13, 2023
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Martie Brennan Multipurpose Room
- Branch:
- Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706
- Audience:
- 2. Youth (6-11)