"The Boxcar Children" at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, July 13-22

The Boxcar Children
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
142 Free Street, Portland, Maine
828-1234 x231 • www.kitetails.org
Tickets $8-9
July 13-22
Friday, July 13 at 4pm
Saturday, July 14 at 1pm & 4pm
Sunday, July 15 at 4pm
Wednesday, July 18 at 3pm
Thursday, July 19 at 3pm
Friday, July 20 at 4pm
Saturday, July 21 at 1pm & 4pm
Sunday, July 22 at 4pm

Show Description:
Orphaned in the midst of the Great Depression, the Alden children are determined to stick together. Afraid that adults will split them up, Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny set off to make their own way in the world. They create a home in an abandoned box-car, but how long can they get by on grit and loyalty alone? These self-sufficient children learn that trust - in themselves and in others - could be the glue that keeps their family together. Get to know the Alden children in a series of vignettes based on the first book in the Boxcar Children series.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre presents shows for kids, by kids. The Boxcar Children features actors ages 8-14 and audiences of all ages are welcome.

Image attached:
An unexpected twist of fate leaves the Alden children on their own. The Aldens, from left to right: Elizabeth Foster, 12 of South Portland as Violet; Even Laukli, 14, of Yarmouth as Henry; Erica Glidden, 11, of South Portland as Jessie; Ayden Grimm, 9, of Portland as Benny.