Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! By Allison Gregory
Adapted from the book by Barbara Park
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
About the Show
Tattletale May is constantly spoiling Junie B.’s fun. So, Junie hatches the perfect plan to teach her a lesson when she draws May’s name for Secret Santa. But, as her first-grade teacher, Mr. Scary advises, “The holidays are the time of year that we spread peace and goodwill.”
Junie B. has a tough choice to make — keep the best gift for herself or discover the joy of giving to others.
Like many children, Junie B. struggles with resolving her conflicts peacefully and taking in others’ perspectives. Through her hilarious antics, young audiences explore meaningful lessons about friendship, empathy, and the true spirit of the season.
Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Recommended Age: 5 and up
About the Cast
This production features Piper Wallace as Junie B. Jones, whose selected credits include Claire in Disney’s World’s Best, Max on Arkansas PBS’s Blueberry’s Clubhouse, and lead roles at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville.
Brett Ihler is also back on the Children’s Theatre stage as Junie B.’s ever-patient teacher, Mr. Scary. Ihler is a founding company member of Improv Little Rock and has been featured on Arkansas PBS’s Mystery League and Blueberry’s Clubhouse.
Completing the cast is Keith Harper as Herb; Sarah Nichols as Tattletale May; Grant Watkins as Sheldon and Grampa Frank Miller; Chloe Clement as Lucille and Elf Ellen; and Adrian Hinojosa as Jose and Mr. Toot.
Ticket Information
Price: $15 ($12 for Members)
Children two and under are free if seated in an adult’s lap.
On Saturday, December 13, the 10:30 a.m. show features audio description and the 2:00 p.m. show features ASL interpretation. Catch a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m.
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Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! is supported in part by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Newspaper, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Cindy and Greg Feltus.
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by the Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.