For all you Jerry Spinelli and STARGIRL fans, don’t miss out seeing STARGIRL on stage.
Stargirl
April 20—May 12, 2013
By Y York
Adapted from the novel by Jerry Spinelli
Directed by Samantha Bellomo
When an eccentric homeschooler arrives at Mica Area High School, hallways buzz with texts, whispers fill the air, and 11th grader Leo Borlock’s life is changed forever. Based on the critically-acclaimed young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli, the author of everyone’s favorite Maniac Magee, Stargirl celebrates first love, non-conformity, and the similarities that connect us all. Best appreciated by ages 12 and up.
Join the actors after every performance to discuss the making of the production.
Meet Author Jerry Spinelli!
Jerry is the author of more than 30 books including Stargirl, Crash, Loser, Milkweed, Knots in My Yo-Yo String, and has recently released a new novel, Hokey Pokey. In 1991 he received the Newbery Medal for Maniac Magee and was awarded the Newbery Honor in 1998 for Wringer.
Join us for book signings with Jerry Spinelli before these performances of Stargirl:
May 11 at 1pm
There are 5 shows still available from Thursday May 9th – May 12th and Jerry Spinelli will be signing books at 1 pm, before the 2 pm Saturday matinee.
Mother’s Day: The theatre is having a buffet brunch or prix fixe dinner with a performance of Stargirl on Sunday, May 12th! Experience their award-winning gardens and the charming, historic setting of the 18th-century farmhouse. What a nice way to celebrate Mom’s Day. Reserve your table and tickets now!
Calling all Star-people! Only today to work on this:
Enter to win tickets to a performance of Stargirl at People’s Light and Theater, along with a chance to meet Stargirl and receive a copy of the book, signed by Jerry Spinelli!
Simply send us a 250-word essay or link to a 2-min video describing to us the person you are, just like Stargirl does in her “The Person I Am” speech.
Essays and videos can be sent via email to [email protected] and MUST be received by Monday, May 6th. Winners will be contacted directly so please be sure to include your name, age, and contact information (email and home phone).
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Hope you live close enough to take advantage of this.
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy
Filed under: Author, Contest, Events, opportunity, Young Adult Novel Tagged: book signing, Jerry Spinelli, Malvern PA, Stargirl play, The People's Light Theatre
Loved this book. I want to be Stargirl.Wish I lived closer.
Karen,
I wish I was free to go see it. Jerry says he couldn’t tell if it was going to be good, when he read the script, but he has seen it a few times and he really likes it and thought they did a great job.
Kathy