The Miraculous Journey

of Edward Tulane

By Dwayne Hartford | From the Book by Kate DiCamillo

Directed by Joshua Streeter

November 6th - 9th, 2024

Emerson Stage

Program

A note from the Director,
Joshua Streeter

and Assistant Directors, Paige Boyon & Thalia Wolff

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is about the interconnectedness between people, place, memory, and story. Drawing upon the natural world, our production of Edward Tulane illustrates these connections through forces more significant than one individual – the moon, ocean, and stars. Together, these represent the vastness of the universe, cyclical patterns, and ebbs and flows.

Edward Tulane is a beloved childhood story and these forces often appear in books, plays, and poetry. Metaphors and images of the moon, ocean, and stars describe love and longing, deep dreams, and the unfathomable nature of emotions. Throughout Edward’s journey, these elements reflect his growing understanding of love, hope, and vulnerability. The moon embodies Edward’s desire for connection and ability to reflect; the sea, the depths of change and vast unknown spaces he must navigate; and the stars, the enduring hope that grounds and guides him.

As you watch Emerson College’s production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, consider your relationship with the moon, sea, and stars, literally and metaphorically. What are the ever-present forces in your life that make you reflect, help you connect, push you towards change, and guide you home?

Edward Tulane is a china rabbit, gifted to a young girl named Abilene for her birthday. He does not care for people, or anything for that matter, despite the love and attention he receives from her. When he is taken on an ocean voyage and accidentally thrown overboard, his journey of learning how to love begins.

Credits:

  • Track One (Traveller): James Brooks

    Track Two (Edward Tulane): Max Ripley

    Track Three (Pellegrina, Hobo, Crow, Star): Rory Higgs

    Track Four (Abilene, Marjory, Old Lady, Shopper, Hobo, Star): Madee Kline

    Track Five (Lawrence, Jack, Bryce’s Father, Hobo, Star) : Connor Rossi

    Track Six (Amos, Bull, Neal, Crow Star): Landon Butler

    Track Seven (Martin, Watchman, Bryce, Star): David Schell

    Track Eight (Society Lady, Nellie, Doll, Hobo, Crow, Star): Elizabeth Nunnery

    Track Nine (Father, Lucy, Lucious Clarke, Crow, Star): Freddie Thornley IV

    Track Ten (Lolly, Sarah Ruth, Older Doll, Hobo, Crow, Star): Lizzie Becker

    U/S Track One & Two: Natsu Hyden

    U/S Track Three & Ten: Natalie Keckler

    U/S Track Four & Eight: Jennifer Naar

    U/S Track Five & Six: Adam Kamer

    U/S Track Seven & Nine: Avery Stallings

  • Director: Joshua Streeter

    Assistant Directors: Paige Boyon, Thalia Wolff

    Stage Manager: Alayna Domboski

    1st Assistant Stage Manager: Jenna Thomas

    2nd Assistant Stage Manager: Sasha Salins

    Production Assistant: Mel Lauren

    Dramaturg: Anna Ricciuti

    Education Directors: Michaela Barczak, Joye Prince

    Voice Coach: Tom Giordano

    Fight Director: Ryan Winkles

    Production Supervisor: Janie Hillman

    Associate Production Supervisor: Elizabeth Tippens

    Assistant Production Supervisor: Brooklyn Williams

    Wardrobe Supervisor: Heidi Keithahn

    Technical Director: Kristen Knutson

    Assistant Technical Director: Anton Santiago

    Lead Electrician: Lena Schmitt

    Assistant Lead Electrician: Lizzie Lamb

    Production Sound Engineer: Ryan Tse

    Assistant Production Sound Engineer: Skylar D'Amore

    Company Manager: Matthew Guerber

    Assistant Company Managers: Alyssa Schlaifer, Maddie Wright

  • Scenic Designer: Amaya Gonzales-Mollmann

    Assistant Scenic Designer: Lua Azancot Garcia

    Costume Designer: Anna Ten Eyck

    Assistant Costume Designer: Izzy Bacallao

    Lighting Designer: Stel Stein

    Assistant Lighting Designer: Callie Herzog

    Sound Designer: Kai Bohlman

    Assistant Sound Designers: Basil Iacampo, Catalina Mayoral

    Props Lead: Lauren Corcuera

    Assistant Props Lead: Bee LeClair

    Props Artisan: Echo Lu

The directing team of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane worked alongside the production’s education directors to organize Emerson Stage’s first relaxed performance during the performance week.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was the annual Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) show for Emerson Stage’s 2024-2025 Season.

Relaxed Performance Model

What is a relaxed performance?

A relaxed performance offers accommodations for audience members to make a theater environment more inclusive without altering the content of the show.

For this production, the following adjustments were made:

  • The severity of sound and lighting cues were lessened.

  • The house lights in the theater remained on at a low level during the performance.

  • Audience members were given permission to move around and make noise during the performance.

  • A quiet area in the lobby was made accessible for those in need of a sensory break.

  • The following Social Story was curated to help prepare audience members for their theater experience:

Social Story

Gallery

Photography by Craig Bailey/Perspective Photo

Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a rabbit made entirely of china.
She shone as bright as the stars on a moonless night.
I can see light!
It's turned into a fine sunny day.
Occasionally, they met up with others who were lost, and together they would all spend an evening around a campfire.
In the morning, I'm going to fix you up with the proper outlaw look.
Now I've seen everything. A bum with a toy rabbit.
From now on, he's a scarecrow.
I got him special for you.
Why, that's the Sarah Ruth constellation.
Wings! Sarah Ruth! I'm coming!
Open your heart. Someone will come.
I know you. Why do I know you?
Once, oh marvelous once, there was a rabbit who found his way home.
Edward Tulane
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