awaken theatre
UPCOMING
Daddy Long Legs
Music & Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
Based on the novel by Jean Webster
The 2015 Off-Broadway hit musical comes to the Chicago suburbs for one weekend only! This one-of-a-kind staging captures the intimacy and timelessness of this incredible classic.
Jerusha Abbott is the oldest orphan in the John Grier Home. That is until an anonymous benefactor agrees to send her to college at no cost other than a series of monthly letters updating him on her studies. Elated to finally have someone to correspond with, she lovingly names her mysterious sponsor “Daddy Long Legs” and the two become hopelessly enamored by one another.
After a successful workshop in October of 2020, this timely tale of longing for connection concluded a full-scale, covid-safe run in June of 2021.
Performances at Connect Performing Arts
45W107 Dietrich Rd. Hampshire, IL 60140
Thurs, June 3 at 8pm
Fri, June 4 at 8pm
Sat, June 5 at 8pm
Sun, June 6 at 7pm
On Sunday, June 6, Daddy Long Legs completed it’s successful run on site at The Ranch of Hope Reins in Hampshire, IL.
Daddy Long Legs in production...
Daddy Long Legs in rehearsal...
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
At the time of the performance, both unmasked actors will have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Musicians and crew will be vaccinated and masked. All DLL cast and crew will also have negative Covid-19 tests.
Audience members are to remain masked throughout the duration of their time in the performance space. Seating will be available in both single seats and pairs with appropriate social distancing in place, per updated CDC guidelines.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Daddy Long Legs will be performed alley style, with audience members on either side of the playing space. Seating will be first-come, first-served with the exception of donors who will be eligible for priority seating.
Connect is a non-traditional performance space on the private property of The Ranch of Hope Reins. When you arrive on site, you will enter under the red brick arch and follow signs to the right of the residence towards Connect Performing Arts Programming. Parking is free and staff will be on site to direct you. While, the space is not technically handicap accessible, accommodations can be made. Contact Matthew Silar for more information.