Hansel and Gretel: Extreme Makeover Edition on Friday, February 6, 2009 & Saturday, February 7, 2009

Dear Glenbrook Family:

The Glenbrook South Drama Department will present a children's theatre production of Hansel and Gretel: Extreme Makeover Edition. The play follows the timeless story of Hansel and Gretel, but through a decidedly modern point of view. IN THIS LOVING SPOOF, Hansel and Gretel are tired of being trapped in the same depressing fairy tale, so they contact a television reality star to give their story an extreme makeover! While Hansel and Gretel adjust to the modern world (using Post-It notes rather than bread crumbs, for example), the Grimm brothers and the wicked witch collaborate to return the story to the way it has always been told. Many characters experience transformations of some sort in this humorous adaptation from the original Grimm’s fairy tale. The play teaches many lessons, especially concerning sharing, kindness, and the power of inner beauty. This delightful play involves approximately 12 GBS performers and is approximately 60 minutes

The show dates are Friday, February 6, at 7:30 PM and Saturday, February 7, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are free to GBS staff and are available in the SAO. The play is appropriate for children (and adults) of all ages.

John Knight
Play Director
Glenbrook South High School