Country Playhouse Presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and Other Eric Carle Favorites”

Westport Country Playhouse will present “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites” as part of its Family Festivities Series on Sunday, February 13, at 1 and 4 p.m. Recommended for ages 3 to 8, the production features three stories by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer Eric Carle told with puppets, original music and in black light. Tickets are $15.

The three whimsical tales are “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Little Cloud” and “The Mixed-up Chameleon.” “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.

The presentation is by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, adapted, directed and designed by Jim Morrow, music by Steven Naylor, and narrated by Gordon Pinsent.

Pre-show activities, for which reservations are required, begin one hour before the performances at noon and 3 p.m. Birthday party facilities may be scheduled in advance. Everyone in the audience requires a ticket. Groups of 10 or more save up to 30 percent off the regular ticket price.  For group sales information call (203) 227-5137, x120. 

For more information or tickets to Family Festivities shows, call the box office at (203) 227-4177, or toll-free at 1-888-927-7529, or visit Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport.  Tickets are available 24/7 at www.westportplayhouse.org. Stay connected to the Playhouse on Facebook (Westport Country Playhouse) and/or follow on Twitter (@WCPlayhouse).