Adapted by William Kent Williams from the 1944 Newbery Honor children’s book by Eleanor Estes, The Hundred Dresses relates the story of Wanda Petronski, a Polish girl who is misunderstood and mocked by her classmates in a Connecticut school. But Wanda has a secret gift, and lessons in tolerance, responsibility and courage are learned by all. The first production under Nashville Children’s Theatre’s new artistic director Ernie Nolan features a strong cast — which includes Barry Scott, one of our city’s most important actors and a nationally known performing artist who, unbelievably, is making his first appearance on the NCT stage. Kristin McCalley, Tamiko Robinson Steele, Catherine Birdsong and Taylor Kelly complete the ensemble. MARTIN BRADY
The Hundred Dresses
