Wild Swan Brings 'Jack and the Beanstalk' to West Bloomfield

Wild Swan Theater, known for its professional productions of family-friendly plays, will bring Jack and the Beanstalk to The Berman Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. 

Fast-paced and lively, this take on the popular children's fairy tale also offers many opportunities for audience participation. In Wild Swan’s version, Jack’s excursions up the fantastical beanstalk not only lead to his well-known encounters with a very silly giant, but to the rescue of his long-lost father as well. 

Longtime actors Sandy Ryder, Michelle Trame Lanzi, and Jeremy Salvatori portray the characters in this production. Lorrie Gunn brings magic to the production on her harp, violin and various percussion instruments. Toni Auletti has designed the sets, and Rebecca Valentino the lively costumes and Attila Huth and Bryan Huddleston the inventive props.

American Sign Language integration has been a part of Wild Swan productions since 1986 and are woven completely into every performance. ASL Performer Jamie Fidler joins the cast on stage. 

Find tickets and more information at theberman.org, or call the box office, 248-661-1900.