We Found a Hat
Two best friends
One glorious hat
Deep in the desert, two tortoises work together to overcome all obstacles the harsh landscape throws their way. Sizi and Kai are the best of pals and nothing ever comes between them… until one day they find a hat. They both look great in the hat. But they can’t both have the hat. A friendship is put to the test as the tortoises must find a way through their thorniest challenge yet. Explore the question of what we give up to support the ones we love in this adaptation of the 2016 book by Jon Klassen.
Adapted by Jessica Wright Buha
Lyrics by Jessica Wright Buha & John Szymanski
Music by John Szymanski
Based on the book by Jon Klassen
Print book originally published by Candlewick
Genre: kids, family
Length: one act, 60 minutes
Cast: 4 actors
Set: flexible
(SIZI puts on the hat.)
Sizi: Well?
Kai: It looks good on you.
Sizi: Mighty good?
Kai: Mighty good. Okay, my turn, my turn.
Sizi: Don’t muss it.
Kai: I ain’t gonna muss it. Go on.
(SIZI gives KAI the hat. KAI puts it on.)
Kai: How d’I look?
Sizi: It looks good on you, too.
Kai: Mighty good?
Sizi: Mighty good. That there’s a fine hat.
PRESS
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“Lifeline Theatre’s production of We Found A Hat was the most pleasant family theatre experience I’ve had in the last year. Specifically, it’s the first production my four-year-old hasn’t had to leave early, yet my older kids had a blast as well.”
Kimberly Robb Baker, ChiIL Mama
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“As always, at Lifeline the magic of theater is made accessible to young audiences through the simple and transparent art of make believe…The frustration of being very small and rather slow in a world full of obstacles (life as a turtle) mirrors the experience of life as a toddler.”
Hallie Palladino, Rescripted
Productions
Premiered February 2019, Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Production photos by Jackie Jasperson