Ark
Category: Events Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Jul 22, 2023 7:30pm
Location
Rediscovered Books - Boise
180 N 8th St
Details
Escape into a whimsical world of resilience and compassion with Chaotic Acts of Theatre's newest seated reading: Ark. Adapted by local playwright Heidi Kraay, and directed by Veronica Von Tobel, Ark is based on the “infectiously optimistic” middle-grade novel by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta.Eleven-year-old Arden thinks the world has ended when her parents decide to trade their large house (where she has her own purple bedroom with a window seat!) for a small backyard guesthouse, built like a wooden boat. The worst part: it’s not big enough for their dog to come along. Things get even worse when her best friend moves away and a pandemic shuts school, leaving her family quarantined in very little space. As neighbors leave town, shut themselves away, and get sick, their pets are left behind, and Arden becomes the safe-keeper of the abandoned animals. When the pandemic touches home, Arden must use all her creativity and courage to help those she loves―family, friends, and dogs!Ark was inspired by the author Elisabeth Sharp McKetta’s experience of living in a 275-square-foot tiny house with her husband and two children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like Arden, Elisabeth’s family learned to live large in a small space.Join Chaotic Acts of Theatre for an unforgettable theatrical experience about compassion, self-trust, and the indomitable human spirit. Book your tickets now and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime aboard the Ark.Tickets are "Pay What You Can" but seating is limited, so registration is required. Event is open to the public and all ticket proceeds will benefit Chaotic Acts of Theatre.
