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It’s almost time for our next production, Last Stop on Market Street, a story about intergenerational friendship, building community and finding beauty in unlikely places. We’ve assembled some information to help you and your family to get ready for the upcoming performance. Before you go to the show, you might want to take a few moments to review this “Know Before You Go” Guide so everyone will know what to expect from the performance!
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Meet Rosie the Rover Reporter!
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Meet Rosie the Rover Reporter! Rosie is here to share important information about shows at The Rose, give kid-friendly reviews, share insider tidbits and other “paw-sitively” helpful information! Watch for Rosie on our social media platforms, website and blog, as well as our Going to The Rose Guides emailed to families prior to each show. AND…if you are lucky, you might even get a chance to meet Rosie the next time you come to The Rose!
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The Story You Will See
Last Stop on Market Street is a play adapted by Gloria Bond Clunie from the Newbery Medal-winning children’s book by Matt de la Peña, with Illustrations by Christian Robinson. The show finds curious, energetic and talkative CJ in his usual Sunday routine with his Nana, on their weekly after-church bus ride across town. Nana moves through the busy bustle of the big city at a decidedly different drumbeat. Along the way, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car, or headphones or an iPad like his friends. Their trip through the bustling city becomes an exciting magical adventure which helps CJ solve a mysterious riddle and make unexpected special friends as he discovers a wonderful new way to see the world.
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April 14 – 30, 2023 | 60 minutes without an intermission
RHYTHMIC RUMINATIONS ON SIGHTS OF THE CITY
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Director Isaiah Ruiz was inspired by the streets of Omaha as he was creating Last Stop on Market Street. Watch carefully — you might see some Omaha landmarks throughout the show, especially artwork found along 24th Street.
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The Characters You Will Meet
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Here are some of the characters you will meet in Last Stop on Market Street:
- CJ: CJ is a curious boy with a vivid imagination. He notices the many ways he and his Nana are different from the people around them: they have a special routine, they don’t have a car, and his Nana has a positive way of seeing and reacting to the world.
- NANA: Nana is CJ’s grandmother. She is a very positive person who likes to help those around her.
- REVEREND: The Reverend
encourages CJ to see the world through different eyes.
- MR. DENNIS: The driver of the bus CJ and Nana ride each week to go to the last stop on Market Street. He likes magic.
- TATTOO LADY, GUITAR LADY, BUTTERFLY LADY, BLIND MAND AND OTHER BUS RIDERS: Some of the people CJ meets while riding on the bus. They each have a special story and special skills to share.
- MUMFORD THE DRAGON: A dragon that lives in CJ’s imagination. He may breathe fire — or something else!
- VISITORS TO THE LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET: People who are a little down on their luck and see some extra help.
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Here are some things your family might like to “Know Before You Go”
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- Last Stop on Market
Street looks at the diversity of people and their circumstances, the concept of charity, and the role that helping other people plays in living a good life. You may want to talk to the child you bring about the differences between needs and wants, and how people don’t always have the same things as others around them.
- CJ meets a lot of different people throughout the play, from different walks of life and different
circumstances. You may want to talk at home about how people are different (routines, abilities, visual differences, skills, money) and how are they the same, about whether some differences can make people’s lives better or worse, and whether there are things we can do to make life easier for people with these differences.
- At the end of the play, CJ and Nana volunteer at the soup kitchen at the end of the bus line. This is a good opportunity to talk about the different ways that individuals can help people in our community.
- There is rain throughout the story, and occasionally, the sound of thunder. If this is something that causes anxiety for the child you are bringing to the show, you may want to prepare them.
- There are a number of fun, imaginative segments throughout the play that feature colorful projections, flashing lights and even bubbles! Actors use song, dance and rhythm to create objects and scenes in abstract ways. What are some ways you
can use your imagination to tell a story?
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Prepare for your visit with a social story
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A social story is a tool that helps individuals better understand the world around them so they can plan for a positive experience, even if they are going into a place that is unknown to them. Social stories help individuals know what to expect and what to do in unfamiliar situations by walking them through the experience. They are often used by individuals on the autism spectrum, children with sensory needs or those with other special needs. They can be very helpful for very young children
anticipating their first theatrical experience.The Rose produces show-specific social stories for all productions to help you prepare your young people to attend the show. Click here to access The Rose’s social stories.
The Rose’s social stories feature photos of all areas of the theater to help children of all abilities with a step-by-step explanation of what it is like to visit The Rose, as well as answering questions they may have.
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- Matt de la Peña is a New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author. De la Peña wrote Mexican WhiteBoy in 2008, drawing on his own teenage passion for sports and Mexican heritage. In 2016 he was awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, and seven critically acclaimed young adult novels. In 2021, he published Milo Imagines the World, which was named to the 2022 Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year List. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. He teaches creative writing and visits high schools and colleges throughout the country. You can learn more about him here.
- Illustrator Christian Robinson began
drawing as a child. Living in California, he grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with his brother, two cousins and grandma. He has worked for Pixar Animation Studios and Sesame Street. He had a mentor who helped him to work his way into college and to find work after. The art of Christian Robinson was turned into a product line at Target in 2021. He continues to live in California. Robinson was awarded a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor and a Caldecott Honor for his work on Last Stop on Market Street.
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- Playwright Gloria Bond Clunie is a multiple award-winning author living in Evanston, Illinois. She has written many adaptation and plays including North Star, Mirandy and Brother Wind, and Merry Kwanzaa. Her work was recently highlighted with The Rose Theater’s world-premiere production of Giraffes Can’t Dance. Her honors include a Medallion Award from the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America, the Theodore Wise Award for AfricanAmerican Playwrights and New Professional Theatre Award.
Click the link below to hear Matt De la Peña read his book, Last Stop on Market Street.
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Theater Location
The Rose is located in downtown Omaha at 2001 Farnam Street on the southwest corner of 20th & Farnam Streets.
Directions
From west Omaha, take I-80 East to 1-480 North and exit onto 20th Street. The Rose is located on Farnam Street, approximately three blocks south of the 20th Street exit.
Convenient Parking
The closest and most convenient parking is available for $2 in the garage at 19th & Harney, courtesy of the Omaha Douglas Public Building Commission (1910 Harney St., Omaha, NE 68102). Parking meters surrounding the theater are active from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with free parking available on Sundays and holidays. A variety of parking lots are available around the theater, as well, ranging in cost from $2-$5.
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Join
Our Post-Performance Q&A Session!
A few minutes after the performance, our actor will conduct a Question & Answer session from the stage. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the scenery, costumes, special effects, and other aspects of the production. The actors may even have a question or two for you about the story.Get an Autograph!
The Rose Guild presents a souvenir stand before and after each performance offering a variety of fun and inexpensive show-Take Home a Souvenir!The Rose Guild presents a souvenir stand before and after each performance offering a variety of fun and inexpensive show-related mementos. The proceeds help to support the great education programs at The Rose Theater!
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Grab a Theater Class Brochure!
If you like what you saw on the stage and think you’d like to be a part of it, try taking a theater class here at The Rose Theater. We offer a wide range of arts classes for every interest and experience level.
MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE ROSE’S 2023-24 SEASON! Click here for information on upcoming shows.
Please visit our website to read director’s notes and view production photos.
Box Office Assistance
The
Rose Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm at (402) 345-4849. Information and ticketing is also available online at www.rosetheater.org.Weather CancellationsThe Rose rarely cancels public performances. If severe weather requires a show to be cancelled, a notice will be placed on our website and on social media, and we will notify local media outlets. For weather-related inquiries, please contact the Box Office at (402) 345-4849. Should a show be cancelled, a recorded message will be left at this number.
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The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States
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