Based on the book by Lois Brandt and illustrated by Vin Vogel
Produced by Childsplay
From Tempe, AZ
Maddi and Sofia are best friends. They live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school and play in the park together. Maddi is really good at climbing the rock wall, while Sofia is a fast runner. One day Sofia discovers that Maddi has no food in her fridge at home, but Maddi makes her promise not to tell anyone and to keep it a secret.
What should Sofia do? She sneaks food for Maddi in her bag and discovers that while fish and eggs are good for people, they aren’t very good for backpacks. Despite Sofia’s very best efforts, Maddi’s fridge is still empty. Can Sofia find a way to keep her word but also help her best friend? Based on the book by Lois Brandt, this play is a thoughtful and funny exploration of friendship, empathy and doing the right thing.
“As a play that shows us children working out social dilemma on their own terms, “Maddi’s Fridge reflects Childsplay’s respect for young audiences and offers a few chuckles along the way” – AZ Central review
Curriculum Connections:
Fine Arts: Performance, Design, Adapting a book into a play
Language Arts: Literacy, Reading and Writing, Character, Narrative and Structure
Social Studies: Childhood Hunger, Food Insecurity in Communities, Poverty
Science: Nutrition, Health
Emotional/Social Development: 21st Century Learning, Asking for Help and Helping Others, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Empathy, Friendship
Grades: 1st-4th
Pricing:
$5 for Students and $10 for Adults.
For groups of 10+, tickets are $5 each.
For groups of 10 or more, please visit lutcher.org/maddis-fridge/ to request a reservation.
(Individual tickets (or tickets for groups with less than 10 people) go on sale August 4) Call the Box Office to reserve your seats for individual tickets for groups of less than 10 people at 409.886.5535
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