Flora & Ulysses

February 15 – March 9, 2025

By John Glore
Based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo

Directed by Joshua Rashon Streeter

Run Time: 80 minutes with no intermission

Wheelock Family Theatre’s production of Flora & Ulysses may not be suitable for children under the age of 8.

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Opening weekend performances are Saturday, Feb 15 at 2pm & 6pm and Sunday, Feb 16 at 2pm!

Accessibility Performance Dates:
March 1 at 6pm (ASL/AD)
March 8 at 2pm (ASL/AD)

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ABOUT THE SHOW

After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and discovers he has been reborn as a superhero. Indeed, this once average squirrel can suddenly understand Flora, fly, and even write poetry. Together they embark on an adventure full of quirky characters and bursting with heart.

Based on the Newbery Medal Winning children’s book by Kate DiCamillo.

RESOURCES

Click here to view performance preview guide for Flora & Ulysses.

BEHIND THE SCENES
PRESS

Click here for the Flora & Ulysses Press Release. For more information, please contact Nick Vargas.

CAST

Jack Baumrind
William Spiver

Eli Ditkoff
Understudy William Spiver

Livia Ketri
Flora Belle Buckman

Brandon Lee
Understudy – Ulysses, George Buckman/et al

Cheryl McMahon
Tootie Tickham/Rita/Dr. Meescham

Katie Pickett
Understudy – Phyllis Buckman/et al & Tootie Tickham/etal

Kayla Shimizu
Phyllis Buckman/Ernie

Damon Singeltary*
George Buckman/Alfred T. Slipper/Incandesto

Chris Stahl
Ulysses

Millar Vigoda
Understudy – Flora Belle Buckman

*Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association

PRODUCTION TEAM

Mackenzie Adamick
Composer/Sound Designer

Nia Safarr Banks**
Costume Designer

Daniel Begin
Associate Director

Becca Cottrell
Assistant Stage Manager

Danielle DeLaFuente
Scenic Designer

Shauwna Dias Grillo*
Stage Manager

Amanda Gibson
Puppet Designer

Justin Lahue
Projections Designer

Saskia Martinez
Props Designer/Scenic Charge

Nate Morrisey
Lead Electrician / A2 Deck Electrician

Anika Nayak
Assistant Stage Manager

Bekah Rudienc
A1 / Audio Engineer

Lawrence Ware
Lighting Designer

Marissa Wolf
Wardrobe Supervisor/Costume Shop manager

*Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association
** Indicates a member of United Scenic Artists 829

ACCESS TEAM

Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Caption Formatter

Takiyah “Taki” Harris
Director of Artistic Sign Language (DASL)

Cassie Heath
ASL Interpreter

Gamalia Pharms
In-Show Audio Describer

Rainy Leigh
ASL Interpreter

Ruth Celia Kahn
Primary Audio Describer