KU Theatre

The 13 Clocks

Book by Fred Sadoff, music & lyrics by Mark Bucci, based on a book by James Thurber

Directed by Leslie Bennett
Musical Direction by Barbara Puckett
Scenic Design by Elllie Kleinwort
Lighting & Costumes by Caleb Stroman

The KU Theatre for Young People opens the season with the musical fairy tale The Thirteen Clocks, based on the book by renowned writer and humorist James Thurber. The evil Duke of Coffin Castle goes to great lengths to protect the beautiful Saralinda with the ultimate goal of marriage. The gallant minstrel, Xingu, arrives to court the fair Princess. With the help of the Golux, Xingu undertakes a series of nearly impossible tasks put to him by the Duke. Xingu must ?beat the clock??13 of them?to win Saralinda. Together, Thurber?s witty wordplay with Leslie Bennett?s talent for stylizing movement promise to create a magical world for this wonderful fable. The show opens to the public September 26 ? 27 after performances for fifth and sixth graders from the Lawrence and Douglas County schools.

Thirteen Clocks Study Guide (pdf)

Character

Cast Member

Duke/Ensemble Ben Sullivan
Prince Zorn/Ensemble Jordan Gouge
Princess Saralinda/Ensemble Jacquelyn V. Kelley
Hark/Ensemble Elizabeth Elliott
Golux/Ensemble Joseph Carr
Hagga/Ensemble Olivia Betzen
Arista/Ensemble Mary McNulty
Ensemble Whitney Nicole Juneau
Ensemble Julie Bayliff
Bastien/Ensemble Austin Robinson

 

Performances

  • September 26, 2009 - 10:30 a.m. - Inge Theatre
  • September 27, 2009 - 2:30 p.m. - Inge Theatre

Ticket Prices

  • Public: $10
  • Senior Citizens & KU Faculty/Staff: $9
  • All Students: $5

Costume Renderings by Caleb Stroman