Joy Richardson of Kansas City, Kan., will play the role of Henrietta in the production of “Honk,” the Ugly Duckling musical, today at Theater in the Park, Shawnee, Kan.
This tale is about overcoming prejudice and finding joy in one’s differences.
Because the opening of “HONK!” coincides with Independence Day, Theatre in the Park is offering special July 4th activities for the entire family to enjoy including large inflatable bouncy house, slide and obstacle course, face painting, balloon artists and free hot dogs and lemonade for the first 500 people through the gates. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the play starts at 8:30 p.m.
The theater is joining with Reach Out and Read for a book drive. Patrons are asked to bring with them to theatre new or gently used children’s books to donate to Reach Out and Read. In thanks for their gesture, TTIP will provide them with a coupon for free popcorn at the show!
The play will open Friday, July 4, and continues July 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 at the community theater, which is at 7710 Renner Road, in Shawnee, Kan. Midland Drive is the preferred exit to the theater off I-435 while there is construction work on Renner Road.
For more information, see www.theatreinthepark.org.