The EMU Theatre for the Young presents... The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus! 

Enjoy a live theatre experience in a "theater in the round" environment. The show is approximately 55 minutes long, followed by a 10- to 15-minute "talk back" with the production cast and crew. Doors open at 10:15am. Drop-in; no registration is required for this free event, which is for students in grades K-5 and their parents/caregivers. 

About the show:

The winner of the 2022 American Alliance for Theatre & Education's Distinguished Play Award, The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus is a magical storytelling adventure.

Eight-year-old Sheila and her friends feel like they’re melting under New Mexico’s summer sun and are so bored! To beat the heat and have something to do, the pals decide to create a fabulous fort made of the junk around them. The end result gets the attention of a very special coyote—one who walks, talks, and transports Sheila and her friends deep within the desert. The five friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime, learning about the impact humans have on the environment and becoming inspired to help all those who live within the beautiful desert landscape. 

View the Study Guide and Social Story

This program takes place during HPS's Spring Break week.