Jack has a problem. A Giant problem. Every night he dreams he's on stage playing a harp when suddenly an enormous hand crashes through the ceiling and snatches him away. What can this possibly mean? Guided by the eccentric Dr. Blaukopf, Jack gives reality the Freudian slip and discovers that you can live in a fairy tale: just trade in your cow for five magic beans.
Never satisfied with a surface treatment, Figures of Speech Theatre uncovers the real meat on the bones of this well known tale. Approaching Jack's three ascents to the land of the giants as an empowering spirit journey, his victory over the giant becomes a victory over one's own greed. All in an hilarious many-layered musical production that's truly for all ages.
1998-2006.
"It is very difficult to find shows that are fast paced enough for the youngest audiences, yet are intelligent and witty enough to keep adults entertained. The Beanstalk Variations successfully operates on all levels, and I, who cheerfully sat through all six performances, should know. It was a great pleasure to present work of such quality. Thank you for a superb series of shows."
