Go back to school with “Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder”

Actors in the play doing a scene Published September 18, 2024

Being a kid can be tough—just ask Junie B. Jones. Explore the childhood challenges she faces during the College of Lake County (CLC) young audience theatre production of “Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder” by Allison Gregory, directed by Alicia Hall.

Performances are 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27; 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept 29. All performances are at the Mainstage Theatre in Grayslake. Tickets are $5, and buy one get one free on opening night. The show is recommended for grades K-5.

"I love directing the Junie B. Jones plays,” Hall said. “The plays are filled with a genuine warmth and joy, and they handle the very real concerns of children with understanding and humor. I'm sure we will return to the fun and imaginative world of Junie B. in future productions here at CLC."

Junie B. Jones is having a rough day—no, scratch that, a rough week! First off, she is about to lose her first tooth, and what does the Tooth Fairy do with all those teeth anyway? Even worse, everyone in her class has been invited to her classmate Jim’s birthday... except for her. Will Junie land that surprisingly elusive invitation? And if her tooth comes out, what will she even look like? Visit Junie’s charming and witty world as we learn together what it means to grow up and fit in.

Purchase tickets online at www.etix.com/ticket/o/14849