Journey Opens "The Phantom Tollbooth"

Journey Theater Arts Group presents "THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR." The Youth Theater Production Runs Two Weekends – November 1-2 and November 8-10 at the Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium.

Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book is given full musical treatment in this acclaimed stage version of the modern tale of a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother Kings who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. Aided by a trusty time-keeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns many things about words and numbers along his journey. Perhaps the most important lesson he takes with him, however, is that everything we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone. When he returns home, he realizes there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of so many things to discover.

With a book adapted by Mr. Juster himself, witty lyrics full of wordplay by Sheldon Harnick (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME) and a melodious score by Arnold Black, THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. is an endearing show that audiences of all ages will find appealing.

Milo and Tito in "The Phantom Tollbooth"

Performances are November 1-10, 2013 at the Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at JourneyTheater.org or by calling 360.750.8550. Pre-sale adult tickets are $12. Youth and senior tickets are $10. The Saturday, November 2nd 7 p.m. showing is a “family day” performance with all tickets $10 in advance. Tickets for all performances will be $3 more at the door.

School Day Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $6 each for groups of 10 – 99 and $5 each for groups of 100 or more, with one free ticket for every 15 purchased. Call our office to arrange to bring your class or home school group!

About Journey Theater Arts Group:

Journey is the most dynamic theater arts program in the Portland/Vancouver area, offering dozens of classes in drama, dance, voice and more, as well as producing 12 shows in four locations during the school year and a professional-level community theater musical each summer. Journey strives for excellence, while providing a welcoming and encouraging environment where kids ages 6 to 18 and their families can build life-long skills and friendships. Journey is a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization, with offices located at 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver WA. Contact at 360.750.8550 or www.journeytheater.org.

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