Nov 13 Thursday
Noble High School Theater presents The Giver, a stage adaptation of the dystopian novel. 12-year-old Jonas is selected to be his community's Receiver of Memory, an honor reserved only for someone brave and wise enough to hold memory of what society was like before color and emotion were eliminated. But when Jonas discovers a horrifying truth, he becomes determined to return his society back to the way it was before.
Nov 14 Friday
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train. Have your golden tickets ready for the Conductor! Dancing chefs serve passengers hot chocolate and Walker's Shortbread cookies, enjoy a reading of the classic book by Chris Van Allsburg, and receive the First Gift of Christmas after Santa boards the train to greet families. Performers engage passengers in caroling and fun holiday activities on the heartwarming trip back to the station.
In the not-too-distant future, color and emotional depth have been eliminated. But when 12-year-old Jonas is selected as the next Receiver of Memory, he discovers the horrifying truth about his society and makes a decision that could change everything. Based on Lois Lowry's novel, The Giver is a dystopian story about the power of memory.
Run time: about 80 minutes, no intermission
Recommended for audiences 13 and up
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