When I was a kid — roughly a thousand years ago — my Favorite Thing in the World was to be part of a group loaded into a bus and then trucked across town to Birmingham Children’s Theatre.
So imagine what a delight it is now for me to get to write for them. Years ago, they toured my adaptation of Tom Sawyer all over the state, and now they’re presenting my adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes — and the brilliant Carlton ‘CJ” Bell is directing. I could not be more proud or happy!
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Adapted by Lee Shackleford
Directed by Carlton V. Bell II
Saturday, October 22nd
Saturday, October 29th
Select weekday performances based on availability
In our Wee Folks Theatre
Recommended for ages 5 – 10 years
Approximate Time: 50 minutes
In honor of our 75th anniversary, join BCT for the show that started it all back in 1947! Adapted from the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, Birmingham playwright Lee Shackleford has penned an updated version to the story of two opportunistic weavers who make a fool of a vain king and his entourage. While speaking the truth and doing what is right is not always easy, lying to hide vulnerabilities can leave people rather exposed.