The Ansonia theatre in Wadesboro is going deep in the jungle for its production of “The Jungle Book,” opening Friday April 19.
In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities, and decide whether to remain with the pack, or return to the human world from which he was born. As he wrestles with his identity, he must be trained in the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal in the jungle.
Jeremiah Forsyth stars as Mowgli with Glenn Caulder as his teacher and friend Baloo. They are supported by an incredible cast including Cleve Baxley, Liz Sleeper, Audrey McFadden, Zachary McFadden, Eden Tallman, Regina Forsyth, Carri Hilson, Tonya Keziah Manus, Evan Grier, Ava Sleeper, Iwan Hilson, Rebekah Forsyth, Malachi Forsyth, Karen Johnston, Donnie Lewis, Kerrigan Bennett, Manda Kaye, Allie Smith, Georgia Tolley and Surely Hilson.
The show is directed by Tommy Wooten with Maggie Gibson, sound and lights are by Joe Blocker and Rachel Kostelnik, set design is by Teri Brown, Marshall Ray and Donald Perkins, and stage management is by Robert Graves.
The show runs Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. April 19-28.
There are group rates available for parties of 10 or more. Get your tickets now at ansoniatheatre.com or Call 704-694-4950.
