The Velveteen Rabbit

By Thomas Hammond, Music and Lyrics by Ron Barnett

“What is Real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.”

The power of play and childhood fantasy, the pure light of unconditional love – these timeless forces illuminate Virginia Rep on Tour's faithful rendering of Margery Williams’ tale of friendship and the passing of time. A lovely score and detailed period costumes will transport you back to the beginning of the last century. There you will experience a particular innocence and wisdom that have much to say to our present culture of instant gratification and disposable friends. 

Recommended for (K - 5): Art, Language Arts, Literary Classic, Music, Reading

SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION (choose your seat when you enter the theatre)

LOBBY DOORS and the BOX OFFICE open 1 hour before showtime.

THEATER DOORS open for seating approximately 30 minutes before showtime.

CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE at this performance

***Typically at BPAC events, the theatre doors open for seating no earlier than 30 minutes before the performance. There is no need to arrive extraordinarily early. Know that if you choose to arrive prior to lobby doors opening, there is no place to sit and wait for the lobby to open other than the outdoor benches in Evelyn's Courtyard.

All children under 13 must be seated with an adult at this performance. Children under 5 will not be permitted into the theater. Everyone attending the performance, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Any person disrupting a performance or inhibiting the enjoyment of an event for guests may be removed from the theater without refund.