Skippyjon Jones Brings Big Dreams to The Hemmens in Elgin

With Skippyjon's big ears and wild imagination, sometimes he pretends to be a bird, sometimes he pretends to be a llama, and sometimes he pretends to be a whale. One day Skippyjon catches his reflection in the mirror and exclaims, “My ears are too big for my head, my head is too big for my body. I am not a Siamese cat – I am a Chihuahua!” He dons a mask, a cape, and an accent, and transforms himself into Skippito Friskito, the greatest canine swordfighter in old Mexico! But when the local pack of Chihuahuas is terrorized by the gigantic bee, Alfredo Buzzito El Blimpo Bublebeeto Bandito, will Skippyjon be a ‘fraidy-cat or the top dog? From the creators of Theatreworks USA's Junie B. and Click, Clack, Moo, Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams. Recommended for grades K – 3 and great for adults too! All seats $7.00. For tickets, call The Hemmens Box Office at 847-931-5900 or visit www.hemmens.org.

Skippyjon Jones is the first of the Hemmen's Performing Arts for Young People (PAYP) shows, with four more shows running through March 2012. Go to The Hemmens website at www.hemmens.org for information on all PAYP shows, including A Christmas Carol, Are You My Mother?, The Color of Justice, and Fancy Nancy and Other Stories.

The Hemmens Cultural Center, located at the corner of Symphony Way and North Grove Avenue in Elgin, IL, is easily accessible from I-90. Driving directions are available at www.hemmens.org. Parking is free.