A Reluctant Dragon
Family Weekend Performance Dates: November 11, 2023
School Matinee Performance Dates: November 6-10, 2023
On Tour: September 11 – December 16, 2023
- How to Train Your Dragon
- The Paper Bag Princess
- The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Ages 5+
≈1 hour
The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Adapted by Jeremy Kisling
Based on the story "The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Grahame
What happens when you mash up baseball, video games, and the classic story "The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Grahame? A colorful show that's perfect for the whole family! Join LCT for this world-premiere adaptation by our Producing Artistic Director Jeremy Kisling.
The story revolves around Adrien, who is having a hard time dealing with bullies at school. But in the dream world, Adrien is in control of the story! When a friendly dragon named Diego moves to the hillside outside the town, Adrien finds a true friend. Diego is not like other dragons - he loves poetry and painting and wants to be a good neighbor. But trouble arises when the villagers misunderstand and hire Santiago the Warrior to defeat the "evil" dragon. Adrien must join forces with Diego and Santiago to change the villagers' minds. What better way to do it than a baseball game that mashes up two worlds? Will they be able to convince the villagers that Diego is not a threat and make them see the true beauty of their new neighbor? Join LCT to find out!
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades K-3rd
Curricular Connections: Adaptation, Classic Literature, Fairy and Folktales, Kindness
Monday, November 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, November 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, November 9 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, November 10 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $12 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: September 11 – December 16, 2023
Things to Know Before the Show
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Sound & Lighting