Ferdinand and the Bull

"FERDINAND THE BULL" OPENS AT CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF MAINE An American Children's Classic comes to the Dress-Up Theatre PORTLAND The Children's Theatre of Maine proudly announces the opening of "Ferdinand The Bull." The play, adapted from the classic Munro Leaf story by local playwright Michele Wigton, opens on Friday, March 28, in the Dress-Up Theatre at the Children's Museum of Maine and runs through April 6. The story of a bull who doesn't want to fight or butt his head, but would rather smell flowers under the cork tree dates back to 1936, the year Leaf's story was first published. After being stung by a bee, Ferdinand is mistakenly picked to be the toughest "toro," and is sent off to the bull fights in Madrid. This classic children's tale for young and old, reminds us of the value in staying true to ourselves. CTM Artistic Director Reba Short directs this production and is joined by musician Colin Gulley, who has created original songs. The cast has studied tango and flamenco, and Short has given them insight into what true bullfighting looks like. This combination of song, dance, and lively script will bring the story of Ferdinand to life in an entirely new way. The performance schedule for "Ferdinand The Bull" is as follows: Friday March 28. 7:00 Saturday March 29. 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00 Sunday March 30. 1:00 & 3:00 Saturday April 5. 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00 Sunday April 6. 1:00 & 3:00 All shows are in the Dress Up Theatre of the Children's Museum of Maine on Free Street in downtown Portland. Tickets are $5 for the show, $10 to stay and play at the museum. For more information and reservations, please contact Children's Theatre of Maine at 878-2774.