Adapted by Dwayne Hartford
From the Book by Kate DiCamillo
Directed by J. Daniel Herring
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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 at 7:30 pm (Opening Night)
Sat, Nov 14th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 15th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Tue, Nov 17th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Wed, Nov 18th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Thu, Nov 19th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Fri, Nov 20th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Closing Performance)
Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He is vain and self-centered. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. He can neither move nor speak. As years pass by, Edward meets many different people in many different situations: an older grieving couple who find comfort in Edward’s presence, a hobo and his dog who introduce Edward to a whole community of homeless wanderers, a farmer in need of a scarecrow, a sad little boy and his very ill sister, and finally a doll mender and an old doll who teach Edward an invaluable lesson. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again.
A Fresno Premiere!
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November 13 - 21, 2026
John Wright Theatre, Speech Arts Building, Fresno State
PARKING: Parking is free for shows on Friday through Sunday night. For shows on Tuesday through Thursday night, parking permits are required and can be obtained from permit dispensers.