Fish in a Tree

Opening Date: Mar 18, 2023

Closing Date: Apr 09, 2023

Running Time: 01:00

https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/fish-in-a-tree/

Playing @

Theatre Row - Theater Four

410 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036

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A new play with music that celebrates and explores neurodiversity, friendship, the harm bullying causes, the life changing potential of a generous teacher and the power of imagination. Ally is a smart girl with a big imagination but she often causes distractions that get her in trouble in class. She doubts her intelligence due to her dyslexia until a teacher helps her unlock her inner potential. Soon she discovers that great minds don’t always think alike!

Adapted by Barbara Zinn Krieger from the best-selling novel by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, this new play with music for young audiences, directed by Sammy Lopez and Melissa Jessel, uses live video technology, dance and music to explore Ally’s journey with dyslexia.

Off Broadway Family

Age Guidance: 6

Show Notes: Fish in a Tree is a 60-minute play with music best for ages 6-9. Tickets are required for all guests.

COVID-19 Safety Information

Masks are optional but encouraged.

Audience Advisory:

Ally is bullied by one of her classmates, who refers to her as ‘dumb.’

Performance Schedule:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 11 AM & 2 PM

The performances on Sunday, April 2 @ 2 PM and Saturday, April 8 @ 11 AM are sensory friendly performances. Sensory friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming environment for all families with children on the autism spectrum and related conditions. Modifications include the house lights staying on at a low level, lowering the sound levels and acknowledging that audience members might verbalize throughout the performance.

Director

Sammy Lopez & Melissa Jessel

Written by

Barbara Zinn Krieger, adapted from the novel by Lynda Mullaly Hunt