The Ugly Duckling

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[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Storybook Theatre presents its award-winning interactive musical, The Ugly Duckling, with book by Lloyd J. Schwartz, music and lyrics by Adryan Russ and produced and directed by Barbara Mallory Schwartz.

About The Ugly Duckling

Storybook Theatre’s fun-filled version of the famous story has lots of singing, dancing, and audience participation…and even a comical ballet…as the Ugly Duckling learns valuable lessons from the audience, Mama Duck and her companion dog as she transforms into a beautiful swan right before your eyes.

The Ugly Duckling Cast and Team  

The cast includes Kathy Garrick, Elise Walters, Briana Burnside, and Paul Denniston.  Understudies: Kerry Melachouris, Jennifer Whitman, Kelsey Johnson, Hasan Crawford.

Stage managers: David P. Johnson, Leesa Freed.

The Ugly Duckling is ideal entertainment for kids aged 3 to 9. The whole family is welcome. Special arrangements are always available for birthday parties, school field trips and groups.

About Storybook Theatre

Storybook Theatre of Los Angeles at Theatre West presents non-threatening, interactive musicals with a message for children 3 – 9 years old. The Los Angeles Times calls Storybook: “Simply the best at what they do,” and Los Angeles Magazine says Storybook Theatre is “the best in the city for the squirmy set.” In another issue, Los Angeles Magazine lists Storybook Theatre as “One of the 200 reasons not to leave L.A.” And LA Parent Magazine’s recent parent survey ranked Storybook Theatre as the No. 1 Children’s Theatre in Southern California.

Did You Know?

Storybook Theatre, founded by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Barbara Mallory Schwartz, has been presenting children’s plays for over 40 years at Theatre West. According to Actors Equity Association, Storybook Theatre is one of the highest-impact children’s theatres in the US. It serves more than 10,000 students a year, and has entertained roughly 350,000 young theatre-goers during its time at Theatre West.