By Guest Blogger by Eloise Marie Valadez
An innovative collection of fairytales is enlivening the stage at Munster’s Theatre at the Center. “Modern Mother Goose,” written and directed by the very talented Philip Potempa, continues to May 24 at the theater.
The production is a world premiere featuring a blend of popular characters and tales with a twist for the new generation of young theatergoers. In the show, audiences will follow the stories of characters such as Little Boy Blue, The Giant, Little Miss Muffet, The Prince, Humpty Dumpty, a menacing spider and others.
Starring in the show are Tony Panek, Dave Innes, Rob Aguirre, Catherine Dilworth, Cara Schmitt, Caleb Perez, Phil Potempa and Carolyn Kruszynski, who portrays Mother Goose or “Buscia” Goose. Kruszynski has long portrayed one of the famous Buscias at Whiting’s Pierogi Fest.
The play, which runs 55 minutes, is set in Storybook Land. Young theatergoers learn a variety of life lessons through each of the stories that unfold on stage.
Kruszynski said she and her fellow cast members have “had a great time” bringing “Modern Mother Goose” to life on stage.
“The show is designed for kids, but there are enough jokes for adults (to enjoy),” Kruszynski said.
For Schmitt, who portrays Sleepy Princess Prudence, it’s been great fun working on the production.
“It’s also a great way to bring joy to the community,” Schmitt said about the show.
FYI: “Modern Mother Goose” continues through May 24 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Tickets are $10. Visit TheatreattheCenter.com.
About Eloise Marie Valadez
Guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez, a frequent contributor to Travel/Food, is a professional journalist/writer and editor with four decades of experience covering the arts, entertainment, and culinary industries. A native of Chicago, she has a passion for the written word.
Photo and YouTube Video courtesy of Theatre at the Center and Phil Potempa.
