The Yellow Boat by David Saar
Produced in special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Synopsis
The story of The Yellow Boat is a glorious affirmation of a child's life and the strength and courage of all children.
This dramatization is based on the true story of David and Sonja Saar's son, Benjamin, who was born with congenital hemophilia and died in 1987 at the age of 8 of AIDS-related complications. A uniquely gifted visual artist, Benjamin's buoyant imagination transformed his physical and emotional pain into a blaze of colors and shapes in his fanciful drawings and paintings.
A Scandinavian folksong tells of three little boats: "One was blue, one was red and one was yellow as the sun. They sailed far out to sea. The blue one returned to the harbor. The red one sailed home, too. But the yellow boat sailed up to the sun." Benjamin always concluded his bedtime ritual by saying, "Mom, you can be the red boat or the blue boat, but I am the yellow boat." Benjamin's remarkable voyage continues to touch audiences around the world.
Recommended for children age 8 and older, parents, families and adults.
Dates & Location
October 3 & 4, 2025 at 7:30p
October 4 & 5, 2025 at 2:30p
Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 E 4th St
Tulsa, OK 74120
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
Synopsis
The Seagull is a drama about unfulfilled desires, familial angst, and the unfortunate realities of life.
Set in Russia at the end of the 19th century, the story follows a group of characters all grappling with their own disappointments in life while pursuing love and fame. Aspiring playwright Konstantin produces his first play starring the lovely young Nina, which is met with criticism from aging actress Arkadina, Konstantin's mother. Arkadina's disdain for her son's work and his ingénue is only exacerbated when her talented young lover turns his interest to Nina.
Part comedy, part tragedy; The Seagull captures humanity at its best, worst, and most vulnerable.
Dates & Location
November 14 & 15, 2025 at 7:30p
November 15 & 16, 2025 at 2:30p
Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa OK 74127