Shayna Bredbeck Of Jamaica Plain To Appear In Boston Children's Theatre's World Premiere Musical 'Caps For Sale'

A mischievous band of monkeys, a sky-high stack of caps, and a peddler who takes all this monkey business in stride! Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) is proud to produce the World Premiere musical CAPS FOR SALE. Based on the popular classic children’s book by Esphyr Slobodkina and featuring 18-year old Shayna Bredbeck of Jamaica Plain, CAPS FOR SALE will be performed March 5 – 13, 2016 at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston, MA.

Cast in the role of ‘Eva’s Mother’ in CAPS FOR SALE, Shayna most recently appeared as ‘Emma Goldman,’ in BCT’s production of Assassins. She has also been seen in BCT’s critically acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank, and has also performed with BCT in such productions as Fame, Hair, Reflections of a Rock Lobster, and Legally Blonde. A senior at the Boston Arts Academy, Shayna has appeared in In the Heights, Romeo and Juliet, Grimm, and Rise. She has also performed at Meridian Academy in Metamorphoses and Blood Wedding.

“I’ve loved the story of Caps for Sale since I was a child, and as the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of this beloved book, we are thrilled to bring this timeless classic to life on stage as part of our Marcia J. Trimble New Works Program,” said Clark. “When we received the script and score from playwrights Paul Lewis and Gabriel Carbajal, I jumped at the chance to bring this delightful tale to our audiences. It has been a wonderfully creative collaborative process and we are proud that Caps For Sale continues BCT’s mission of producing new works that will have a lasting impact on audiences for generations to come.”

Based on a popular folktale, CAPS FOR SALE follows the life of a caps salesman who balances his entire inventory of caps on his head! When his caps are stolen by a band of mischievous monkeys, the caps salesman must outwit the monkeys in order to reclaim his caps and place them back in their rightful place- on his head. Filled with warmth, humor and sincerity, CAPS FOR SALE will delight audiences young and old.

“Having read this book to my own children, I was thrilled to have this opportunity to work with co-writer Gabriel Carbajal and Boston Children’s Theatre to adapt this wonderful story into a musical,” revealed playwright and composer Paul Lewis. “We spent a great deal of time examining the book’s protagonist and his world, and imagining an expanded narrative arc which would incorporate themes that all of us can relate to — overcoming obstacles and following our dreams. It has been a tremendous and exciting journey to be working with BCT to bring Caps for Sale to the stage.”

CAPS FOR SALE is directed by Clark, with book and lyrics by Paul Lewis and Gabriel Carbajal. The creative team also includes Music Director Austin Davy, Choreographer Nicole Soriano, and Movement Consultant Stefan Haves, a frequent collaborator with Cirque du Soleil.

Performances of CAPS FOR SALE will be held in the Wimberly Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA on March 5 at 2 pm and 7 pm; March 6 at 2 pm; March 11 at 7 pm; March 12 at 7 pm; and March 13 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 - $35 and can be purchased by visiting the BCT website or calling 617-933-8600. School groups can also reserve tickets for weekday performances by contacting the BCT Box Office at 617-424-6634, x222.

About Boston Children’s Theatre

For over 60 years, Boston Children’s Theatre has served as one of the regions premier not-for-profit theaters. Named Best of Boston® 2013 and 2012 by Boston Magazine for Best Children’s Theatre, BCT’s mission is to provide access to exceptional theatrical experiences dedicated to fostering the artistic and personal development of diverse youth, with a focus on professional training and the development of new works. Programs at Boston Children’s Theatre provide a unique chance for self-discovery and individual expression in a supportive, and productive environment. At BCT, talented and motivated students gather from across traditional boundaries and nationalities to learn about themselves, each other and the world as they create some of the finest theatrical productions in New England.