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March 2009 Y.E.S. Patron Newsletter for
Adapting Children's Literature to the Stage
Youth Education/Entertainment Series (Y.E.S.) at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre

Special Audience Talkback This Saturday

Join us after the show on Saturday, March 21 for a discussion with James Sie, the talented playwright who adapted this story for the stage. The creatures of Wild Island will be there to answer your children's questions, too! Reserve your seats today. 

Read the Book Enjoy the Play 

(Free digital version of the book)
 (From Random House) 
 
My Father's Dragon is an ideal "first chapter book" for ages 4-7 as a readaloud and 7-10 for independent readers. The play is best enjoyed by ages 4-10. 
 
The cast will be happy to autograph your book or program after the show!

Special Discount Offer for Mainstage Musical The Secret Garden 

The Secret Garden

 
Glorious music and complex staging turn this classic story into memorable musical theatre for ages 10-110. Use special code "YES" when reserving your tickets and receive a special discounted price of $10 (regularly $18) for student tickets.  To inquire further about this full-length production for your family, send Y.E.S. an email.

   

 
My Father's Dragon
Opens This Saturday!

Fantastical creatures from Ruth Stiles Gannett's Newbery Honor book come alive on stage at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in this highly theatrical production of My Father's Dragon. Members of the audience become part of the action as they help a clever boy travel to Wild Island to rescue a baby dragon. Which everyday household items would you use to outwit the animals of Wild Island? 

Clever Elmer uses household objects to outwit wild animals

Three Weekends Only
March 21 - April 5
Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am
(Please allow time to park) 
 
Reserve seats online or (310) 828-7519

Made possible in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission

Ruth Stiles Gannett 

Ruth Stiles Gannett 
Ruth Stiles Gannett is now in her late eighties, lives in upstate New York, and kindly gave Y.E.S. permission to present her most famous work on stage. Ms. Gannett wrote My Father's Dragon at age 23, just two years after graduating from Vassar College. She went on to write two sequels:  Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. Click here to read a short interview with Ms. Gannett, where she explains the meaning behind the items in Elmer's backpack.