CATCO-Phoenix, Drawing Room Theatre and Emerald City Players have won Roundtable Awards for technical achievements in the past year's theater productions.
CATCO-Phoenix won for Edie Dinger's scenic design for Phoenix Theatre for Children's production of The Story of Babar.

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As charming as it is, The Story of Babar doesn't easily translate to the stage.

The episodic fantasy about an elephant in a top hat who becomes king of the forest after spending years eating pastries with an old lady and driving her car throughout the countryside has a tossed-off narrative that depends on its delightful illustrations for success.

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If there are two things most children can relate to, they are bedtime stories and playing make-believe. Both of these pastimes are brought to life in front of the audience’s eyes as part of the Phoenix Theatre for Children’s production of The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant, making the story relatable and entertaining for audience members of all ages.

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In the age of computers, video games and MP3 players, the magic of imaginative play provides welcome relief.

And so does a tiny pachyderm.

The next two weekends, the Phoenix Theatre for Children will present The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant.

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