The Snowy Day & Other Stories

Ezra Jack Keats’ books come to life

By First Stage

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Adventure with Peter as he grows up and explores the wide and wonderful world around him.

This is a part of First Stage's First Steps series, geared to introduce theater to young audiences ages 3-7.

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Crush, crush, crush. Ah, the sound of fresh snow.

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Peter and Archie take a closer look at a snowflake.

Fun Fact: N.Y. Times reported “The Snowy Day” the most checked-out book in N.Y. Public Library’s history (Jan. 2020).

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Young performers portray SNOWBALL FIGHT!

The Snow Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats by Lindsey AbendscheinFirst Stage

Let the colors shine. The world's a playground in the eyes of Peter.

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

A piece of history in the center of Peter's world.

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Peter attempts to whistle in The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats (from "Whistle for Willie").

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Young performers who portray Peter and Archie perform scene from Ezra Jack Keats' "Goggles."

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Peter prepares to mail his letter to Amy, inviting her to his birthday party (from "A Letter to Amy").

The Snowy Day (2020-01-17) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Peter's parents dance at his birthday party, as the play concludes.

Credits: Story

The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats
Adapted for the Stage by Jerome Hairston
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences
Based on four of Ezra Jack Keats' books:
"The Snowy Day"
"Whistle for Willie"
"Goggles"
"A Letter to Amy"

Adult Performers: Krystal Drake, Austin Nelson, Jr., Selena Deer, Bizen Ghebregziabiabiher

*Note young performers are double cast

Shovel Cast: Zephaniah Singh Ponder, Ryon Davis, Aura Grant, Myles Harris, Allison Ssali, Isabel Williams, Isabel Scardino

Plow Cast: Carson Pressley, John W. Daniels IV, Avana Kelly, Caleb Hoze, Alexa Krump, Ellie Elgin, ShaRonn Kelly


Creative Team: Samantha D. Montgomery, Co-Director | Kat Wodtke, Co-Director | Sarah Hunt-Frank, Scenic Designer | Samantha C. Jones, Costume Designer | Shane O'Neil, Lighting Designer | Kevin O'Donnell, Sound Designer | Jade Bruno, Stage Manager | Eli Walker, Assistant Stage Manager

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