If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Childrens Theatre,Comedy

Seattle Children`s Theatre

Venue: Eve Alvord Theatre
201 Thomas St
Seattle Center (Queen Anne), Seattle
206-441-3322
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Opening Night: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Closes: Sunday, November 29, 2009

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What do you get when a precocious mouse and a kind boy spend an afternoon together? Cookie crumbs, spilled milk, and a whole lot of fantastic physical comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles.

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Price range: $15 - $34

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It all begins so simply…

A day like any other. Boy decides to stay home when his mom goes to visit Aunt Rose. It’s only a few hours and he does have the new Jungleman of the Amazon comic, after all. With a bag of cookies and a good spot in the yard to read, everything seemed about perfect. And then…He came. Mouse. He may be adorable but he is full of questions. And energy. And he’s hungry. What can Boy do but give Mouse a cookie? Wouldn’t you do the same thing? But, if you give a Mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk.

Of course, nothing with Mouse is that simple. Boy must rummage around and find Mouse a straw. Now, for Mouse this straw sure is big, which just makes it more fun for Mouse to use. From the napkin for his mouth to the mirror at which he’ll cut his hair to the frenzied escapade with a broom sweeping up that hair, Mouse has good intentions but a real knack for chaos. This calls for a good ol’ fashioned nap. Just as soon as Boy tells Mouse a bedtime story that is. But the story just sets Mouse’s imagination into overdrive, ready to take on the Amazon Jungle adventure for himself. After that excitement, the logical thing to do is draw a picture and hang it on the fridge. Doesn’t that sound simple? Yeah, just like scaling a mountain is simple. This is one determined Mouse, however. And one patient Boy.

You know, all this excitement can sure make a Mouse thirsty. And what goes better with a glass of cold milk than a cookie?!

A note from Artistic Director, Linda Hartzell:
A celebration of physical comedy, much like our productions of Go, Dog. Go!; Peter and the Wolf; and Busytown, that showcases the joy and endless possibilities when you relish the unexpected. This play, as the book from which it is adapted, is a wonderful way for parents and kids to connect, to share the love of literature and fun.

Cast

Don Darryl Rivera: Mouse
MJ Sieber: Boy

Company

Rita Giomi: Director

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User-Submitted Reviews

Seattle's Child
Review by Laura Spruce Wight
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Like the little girl in the parking lot, I want to see it again!
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Seattle Theater Examiner
Review by Rosemary Jones
Thursday, October 29, 2009
If there was a category called vaudeville for the under-5 set, then Seattle Children’s Theatre would be its master.
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Seattle Times
Review by Misha Berson
Monday, October 26, 2009
[A]dept director Rita Giomi and her cast uncork one slapstick gag after another
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Seattle Weekly
Review by Margaret Friedman
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Media mischief in a mirror, transformative lighting effects... and graphic sounds enlarge the imaginary world well beyond the stage
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SeattleActor
Review by Miryam Gordon
Monday, October 19, 2009
Rivera is so adorable, you can’t help but laugh, even when he’s just sleeping.
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Queen Anne News
Preview by Myke Folger
Monday, October 19, 2009
The story is of boy who lets a hungry mouse into his house resulting in utter, breathtaking chaos.
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