The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Friday, March 13, 2026
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Mill Theatre
Contact Information
Elmhurst University Mill Theatre
mill@elmhurst.edu
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
From the book by Kate DiCamillo
Adapted by Dwayne Hartford
Directed by Janice Pohl
Friday–Sunday, March 13-15, 2026 &
Thursday–Saturday, March 19-21, 2026
Performances of THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE are Friday Mar. 13 – Friday Mar. 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Mar. 21 at 2 p.m.
Invited School matinees: Tuesday Mar. 17 and Friday Mar. 20 at 10:00 a.m.;
Play for family/young audiences. Suitable for ages 7+
A ten-year-old girl loves her china rabbit, Edward Tulane, though truly, he doesn’t much care about anything but himself. Headed for a family adventure, Edward is lost at sea, beginning an even more important journey. As a toy rabbit who cannot speak and cannot move, he finds himself in new situations, and despite himself learns powerful lessons about life. Edward experiences love, then loss and grief and despair. Based on the award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo, the play invites us on the journey with Edward. “Open your heart,” Edward is counselled; “Someone will come. But first, you must open your heart.”
CONTENT ADVISORY: Please note that this play includes the death of a character, some acts of physical violence, and themes of grief and loss. Families will know their young person best when talking to them about these topics. We highly recommend checking DiCamillo’s book out of your public library.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois.
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” was originally commissioned, developed and produced at Childsplay in Tempe, Ariz. David P Saar, artistic director; Steve Martin, managing director.