Wind In The Willows

Journey into the Wild Wood on this multi-media adventure based on Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's novel. Wind in the Willows mixes classic storytelling with projected illustrations to tell the trials of Mole and Rat on an all-night race against time as they struggle through all the wild creatures and hidden wonders of the forest to find the young Otter before it's too late. Experience the magic and mystery with Austin's own Theatre Heroes as one actor plays all the fabled characters. From the team who brought us Call of the Wild (2017) comes a world-premiere production of this classic story.

Preview the Performance

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10AM and 12PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10AM and 12PM

Show run time: 55 minutes

Video trailer for this brand-new production coming soon!

ABOUT THEATER HEROES

Theatre Heroes is a theatre company based out of Austin, TX that creates high quality touring performances for young audiences and those young at heart.

We are theatre makers, fearless adventurers, and terrified mistake makers. We celebrate the live theatre experience as a launch pad for promoting creativity and innovation. We use theatre to activate and reawaken classic stories. We believe theatre can encourage youth to pursue their own dreams. We strive to create a world of infinite possibilities and limitless imagination where anyone can be their own hero. Learn more at theatreheroes.org

WHAT TO EXPECT

Performance

This performance is approximately 55 minutes long.

Performers

One performer, Noel Gaulin, will tell the story of Wind in the Willows and play all of the characters we meet along the way.

Sound

Music will underscore the performance. Providing soundscapes and setting the mood. Sometimes it is soft and slow. And sometimes, the music is loud and exuberant! The sound is designed by K. Eliot Haynes.

Projection

The production uses 180-degree projection that surrounds the performer. The images were created by artist Chris Owen and illustrator Annie Bradley McCall.

Lighting

There will be general stage and audience lighting throughout the performance, designed by Stephen Pruitt.

Audience Interaction

Sometimes the performer might address the audience directly. After the performance, the performer, Noel, will hold a brief talkback with the audience.

What to Bring

Please bring any tools that will help make the experience comfortable for you! Some suggestions are: noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses or visors, fidgets, and communication devices.

Paramount Theatre Digital Tour

Want to introduce the historic Paramount Theatre to your students before their in-person field trip? Watch a preview of our Paramount Theatre Digital Tour.