East Valley Children’s Theatre Presents

The World Premiere of

The Bluebird Prince,

a fairy tale By Evan Guilford-Blake

Winner of EVCT’s Aspiring Playwriting Contest 2012  

What:   An original play based on the French fairy tale The Bluebird by Madame d’Aulnoy  

Where:  Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa  

When:        February 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 7 pm

February 16 & 23 at 4 pm

February 17* & 24  at 2 pm  *ASL interpretation  

Who:  East Valley Children’s Theatre  

How Much:  Tickets – Adult $15, 17 and under $11

Box office 480-644-6500 or on line at www.evct.org  

Additional Information: 
East Valley Children’s Theatre is an award winning theatre by children for children and their families.  Each year it holds a playwriting contest open to anyone interested in writing play for children to perform for children and their families.  Contest deadline is March 15 each year.  Our 2012 winner, Evan Guilford-Blake is from Georgia and has writing numerous plays for adults and children.

Synopsis:  

This new play, adapted from a French fairy tale by Mme. d’Aulnoy, is a marvelous tale of the young princess Fiordelisa who falls in love with Prince Charming but cannot marry him until her stepsister, Trouty, marries.  Trouty has eyes for the prince too and when he refuses to marry her, she has him turned into a Bluebird and locks Fiordelisa in a tower.  With the help of magic, determination and true love everyone gets their just rewards.  Great entertainment the entire family will enjoy.