Kirk Players to present 'The Velveteen Rabbit'

Kirk Players will present "The Velveteen Rabbit," written by Scott Davidson, a charming and magical story of the real love that happens between a young boy and his stuffed velveteen rabbit.

The 70-minute production includes fun theater participation games for youngsters before and during the performance.

Kirk Players has presented "The Velveteen Rabbit," a holiday favorite, to hundreds of adults and children during the past three years.

This year, the new cast and crew are: Amanda Villareal as Velveteen Rabbit, Jack Hansen as the Boy, Alexandra Argentar as Nana, Fran Hansen as the Toy Train, Sierra Bouchard as the Toy Mouse and Nursery Magic, Susie Hill and Jon Matousek as Skin Horse.

Director Patrick Blake and Stage Manager Amy Sharer have added a fun and unique twist with this year's production by adding several bunnies to the cast. The bunnies are Frannie Pollack, Audrey Scanlon, Shannon Ouimet, William Fisher, Sofia Dawson, Margaret Lothspeich and Brooke Lauben.

Performances are at noon, and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, at Kirk of the Lakes Church, 1500 W. Hawley in Mundelein. Tickets are $5 for children 12 and under, $10 for adults.

Visit www.kirkplayers.org or call (847) 521-6192 for information and tickets.