Hey Willy, See the Pyramids!

For children newborn to 5 years old, and their grownups!

Adapted from the book by Maira Kalman

Directed by Leora Morris

Created with Matt Acheson, Ben Coleman, Melissa Word, Nicole Johnson, Jimmy Joyner

Alliance Theatre, June-October 2019

When Willy can’t sleep, he whispers to his sister in the dark ... “Psssst, hey Lulu, tell me some stories!”. Inspired by Maira Kalman’s whimsical book, this theatrical adventure explores the vivid place where bedtime stories meet dreaming. Our young audiences will go on an associative, magical ride, as the colors, shapes, words, and characters from Lulu’s stories become real. As we bake a cake, sail a boat across a lake, swim underwater with the bubbles and fish, and travel to the Egyptian pyramids, this parade of changing landscapes will give our audience lots to see, touch, and do, and an invitation to meet it all with curiosity and joy.

Production Design: Matt Acheson

Costume Design: April Andrews

Original composition and sound: Ben Coleman

Lead Choreographer: Nicole Johnson, Jimmy Joyner, Melissa Word

Stage Manager: Katy Whitson

Performers: Melissa Word,

Photos by Sara Keith Studios.