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"Suffering is part of the journey. Without suffering and struggle, how will we learn the ways of life?" -Monk Tang to Monkey King ... "Is there going to be a lot of this kind of talk?" -Monkey King to Monk Tang 
For Immediate Release: February 11, 2005
WHO:
The Children's Theatre Company (CTC), the nation's leading theater for young people and families and recipient of the 2003 Tony® Award for Outstanding Regional Theater.
WHAT:
CTC's 2004/2005 season jumps into spring with the world premiere of The Monkey King, based on Wu Chen-En's A Journey to the West, one of the most celebrated, classic Chinese novels. It is adapted for the stage by Shen Pei with English adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher. The production is directed by Shen Pei and Peter C. Brosius, with choreography by Shen Pei, scenic design by Joseph D. Dodd, costume design by Helen Q. Huang, lighting design by Bevery Emmons, sound design by Victor Zupanc and Chris Heagle, original music composed by Victor Zupanc, dramaturgy by Elissa Adams, and stage management by Scott Pegg. The 26-member cast includes CTC resident acting company members, CTC performing apprentices, guest artists and students actors. The Monkey King is proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo.
With the powers of a super hero and a totally mischievous spirit, the Monkey King has been one of the most beloved heroes in Chinese culture for four centuries. When Sun Wu Kong (the monkey king); Ba Jjie (the forever hungry pig); and Sha Sen (the klutzy carp) all get kicked out of heaven, they must earn their way back by accompanying the gentle Monk Tang on an extraordinarily perilous journey to transport the sacred scrolls from India to China.
A Journey to the West is based on the true story of a famous monk, Xuan Zang of the Chinese Tang Dynasty (602-664). After a decade of trials and tribulations, he arrived on foot to what is today India to secure the Buddhist holy books. Upon his return, he translated the Sutras into Chinese, contributing to the development of Buddhism in China. An allegorical interpretation, A Journey to the West mingles Chinese fables, legends, superstitions and monster stories. In Shen Pei's theatrical interpretation, the adventure unfolds to the graceful beauty of Chinese dance along with the explosive energy of martial arts and pageantry of Chinese opera.
WHEN:
The Monkey King previews March 1, 2, and 3, opens March 4, 2005 and runs through April 16, 2005.
WHERE:
The Children's Theatre Company, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
TICKET INFORMATION:
Ticket prices are $15–30 for adults and $9-24 for children, students, and seniors. Group rates are available. For more information contact The Children's Theatre Company Ticket Office at 612-874-0400 or www.childrenstheatre.org.
Images are now available on CTC's photo distribution website: www.ctcpix.org
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