The Steadfast Tin Soldier: A Christmas Pantomime

THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER

November 7, 2018–January 13, 2019

Conceived and Directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman
From the Story by Hans Christian Andersen

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Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, Treasure Island) fashions an extravagant and exhilarating spectacle. The unlikely adventure of a little tin soldier, brimming with love and unblinking bravery, is infused with Zimmerman’s dazzling blend of storytelling through image and movement, accompanied by live musicians. Unsuspecting travelers make unexpected discoveries in this luminous tale, destined to enchant any and all of us not made of tin.

★★★★ It’s transformational, truly. So if there is one holiday show you don’t miss ...”

—Chicago Tribune

Gloriously creative and terrifically engaging”

—Chicago Sun-Times

An absolute gift”

—Chicago Reader

An all-too-delightful sixty-minute whimsical journey”

—Newcity Stage

ARTISTS

Director/Playwright

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Co-Sound Designer/Co-Composer

AMANDA DEHNERT

Co-Composer

CHRISTOPHER M. LAPORTE

Co-Sound Designer

LEANDRO LÓPEZ VÁRADY

Music Director/Associate Arranger

SYLVIA HERNANDEZ-DISTASI

Circus Choreographer

Dance Choreographer

Puppet Designer

Puppet Designer

Rigging Designer

Properties Designer

Stage Manager

FEATURING

Nursemaid

Ballerina

Rat

Goblin

Steadfast Tin Soldier

Piano

Violin

Cello

Woodwinds

LOOKINGGLASS ARTISTS

Lookingglass is an ensemble based company, with a dedicated group of artists composing its roster of Ensemble Members, Artistic Associates, and Teaching Artists.

CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

Artistic Associate

SYLVIA HERNANDEZ-DISTASI

Artistic Associate

KASEY FOSTER

Artistic Associate

ANTHONY IRONS

Artistic Associate

ANDRE PLUESS

Artistic Associate

TRACY WALSH

Ensemble Member

MARY ZIMMERMAN

Ensemble Member