Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

The Purple Crayon Players are thrilled to present Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse this winter and spring. Based on the books by Kevin Henkes, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse helps show children the importance of empathy, forgiveness, and patience through the eyes of a young mouse navigating the ups and downs of her colorful world.

For over 20 years, the Purple Crayon Players have been committed to creating high quality productions, events, and educational materials regarding all aspects of theater for young audiences. Each production echoes the belief that audiences of all ages can appreciate, be inspired by, and grow through exposure to this unique art form. Each year, the group produces two mainstage shows in the fall and winter. The winter mainstage show also has the opportunity to go on tour to local elementary schools in the Evanston and Chicagoland area in the spring. This tour is an essential part of the Purple Crayon Players’ goal to make theater for young audiences more accessible to diverse audiences, by bringing the theater to students that otherwise may not have the same opportunities.

This year, the winter mainstage and spring tour show is Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. This playful and heartwarming show follows Lilly, an imaginative mouse full of flair, as she learns big lessons about friendship, family, and forgiveness. Alongside her friends, Chester and Wilson, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, and her new baby brother Julius, Lilly explores her world of music, color, and make-believe. From showing off her beloved purple plastic purse to learning when it’s best to listen and share, Lilly’s adventures remind us that growing up is messy, magical, and always full of surprises. Full of humor and heart, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse celebrates the joy of learning, loving, and being unapologetically yourself.

However, this production would not be possible with contributions from the local community, which is where you come in! Please consider donating to this Catalyzer page to help support our production costs. The Purple Crayon Players’ season is completely student run and produced, meaning your donations will go directly to supporting the show. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this page with friends and family.

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