Date – Time

March 24, 2026 – 9:30 AM

Location

Lutcher Theater
707 Main Ave
Orange Texas

Additional Information

About the Show: Tickets $5 cash or $5.50 PayPal

60 minutes 

Grade recommended 3-8

Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame

Produced by Theatre Heroes

From Austin, Texas

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 venture through the hidden wonders of the forest to find the young Otter before it’s too late.

From the team who brought us “Call of the Wild: Illustrated Edition,” the production uses 180-degree projection that surrounds the performer and provides scenic elements throughout the show, while underscoring music and soundscapes set the mood. Experience the magic and mystery as award winning actor Noel Gaulin plays all the fabled characters in this new adaptation of this classic story.

The world premiere occurred in October 2024 in Austin, TX at the State Theatre and was performed in front of more than 1,000 students. “From the beautifully rendered projections to the immersive sound design and energetic performance from Noel Gaulin, audiences will be captivated.” – Brian C. Fahey, Senior Education Director, Paramount & State Theatres. 

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: Animals & the Environment,

   

• Emotional/Social Development: Adapting to new circumstances, Resilience, Endurance, Survival

 https://lutcher.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WindInTheWillows_StudyGuide_2024_Pages.pdf
 

Hear from the performer himself https://vimeo.com/1012096870