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.

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

For more information on Accessibility, please click here.

Learn more about WFT Student Matinees here.

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.

Watch the Production Trailer


BEHIND THE SCENES

Production Photos


Courtesy of Nile Scott Studios

First rehearsal photos of the company of Flora & Ulysses.


Photos from the Designer run of Flora & Ulysses.


Photos from ‘tech weekend’ of Flora & Ulysses.


RESOURCES

Download Flora & Ulysses Valentine’s Day Cards

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES


Saturday, February 15 at 6pm – Opening Performance
Join the cast and crew after the performance for cupcakes and lemonade in the lobby!

Thursday, February 20 at 11am – Tech Talk
Join us following the performance with a tech talk from the stage with puppet designer Amanda Gibson. Amanda will answer audience questions and demonstrate how the puppets in the show work.

Saturday, March 1 at 6pm – WFT Water Bottle Giveaway & ASL Interpretation/Audio Description
Attendees will leave with a limited edition 24/25 season water bottle. This performance will also offer ASL interpretation and audio description.

Saturday, March 8 at 1pm – ASL Interpretation/Audio Description
This performance will offer ASL interpretation and audio description.

Saturday, March 8 at 6pm – Tech Talk
Join us following the performance for a tech talk from the stage with puppet designer Amanda Gibson. Amanda will answer audience questions and demonstrate how the puppets in the show work.

Saturday & Sunday 2pm performances – Red Carpet
Meet the cast of Flora & Ulysses on our red carpet. After these performances audience members will have the opportunity to take photos and get performer autographs in the theatre lobby.

ON GOING


Gallery Hours:

Saturdays & Sundays, Feb 15 – March 9 | 1pm to 4pm*
Saturdays, Feb 15/March 1 & 8 | 5pm to  7:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 19 | 10am to 1:30pm
Thursday, Feb 20 | 10am to 1:30pm
*The gallery will be closed on Saturday March 1 for a special event.

REVIEWS & 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