Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) opens the second half of its 2016-2017 season with Junie B. Jones is Not A Crook beginning on Jan. 20 and runs through Feb. 26 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. In this regional premiere, a whole new side of the world’s funniest kindergartner is brought to life as she learns about right and wrong while she celebrates the differences in her friends.
During the run of the show, young patrons and their families are encouraged to serve others by bringing in donations for the S.M. Wright Foundation’s Beds for Kids program, in the spirit of helping all Dallas children.
Junie B. Jones is Not A Crook centers on Junie B. and the black furry mittens that her Grampa Frank Miller gives to her as a gift. But one day at recess, a rotten thief steals them! As Junie B. makes her way to the principal’s office to report them being stolen, she finds a cool pen on the floor. Not to mention she’s been trying to get to know Handsome Warren, the new boy in class whose first impression of Junie B. is that she is a total “nutball.” Junie B.’s sense of right and wrong is tested in this comical tale that also shows us all how a diverse circle of friends gets along.
“We are blessed and humbled by Dallas Children’s Theater’s generosity in naming our Foundation as the beneficiary of this show. It has a strong message not only to children, but to everyone, and it is our pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful production,” said Rev. S.M. Wright II, President & CEO of the S.M. Wright Foundation. Those patrons who participate in the collection will receive one ticket per child to DCT’s summer show, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale.
For tickets and information visit dct.org.
