STARS: CALL OF THE WILD: ILLUSTRATED EDITION

INSPIRE, ENGAGE & ENERGIZE.

Based on the book by Jack London. Adapted by Jason Tremblay. Produced by Theatre Heroes from Austin, Texas.

Jack London’s classic tale comes to life on stage. This multi-media adventure mixes performance and storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the story of Buck, the magnificent offspring of a St. Bernard and Scottish Collie.

Kidnapped from his lavish life on a California estate and sent to work as a sled dog during the great Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s, Buck becomes the most famous dog in the northland’s history and discovers the endurance and strength of his wild, primal ancestors as their call courses through his blood. A thrilling tale of courage and survival.

The production uses 180-degree projection that surrounds the performer and provides scenic, artistic, and historical context to the show through their content. The images feature a unique mix of Philip R. Goodwin’s classical illustrations from the book’s first edition, period photographs, and brand new drawings and animations created by artist Michael Rae.

Suggested Age Range: Grades 3rd and Above (8 years+)

Curriculum Connections: Fine Arts: Dramatic Performance, Performance & Technology  |  Language Arts: Page to Stage – Adapting a Novel into a Play, Narrative, Reading, Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary  |  Science: Dogs, Wolves, Animals & the Environment  |  History: North American Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s  |  Emotional/Social Development: Adapting to new circumstances, Resilience, Endurance, Survival