The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present the children’s production, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, by Kevin Henkes and theatrical adaptation by Kevin Kling.  Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse will show at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 in the Frederick Theatre, lower level of Morris Hall (1615 State Street, La Crosse).

Lilly loves school, idolizes her teacher, Mr. Slinger, and adores her brand new, purple plastic purse. After all, it holds her shiny quarters, movie star sunglasses, and plays a jaunty tune. That is, until Lilly’s purse becomes such a distraction in the classroom that Mr. Slinger takes it away. Lilly is outraged by Mr. Slinger’s “betrayal”, which propels her to some pretty inappropriate reactions.  With a little help from her Grammy and her friends Chester and Wilson, Lilly learns that sharing, cooperation, and some crunchy cheese snacks can go a long way.  Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the book by Kevin Henkes, join us in Lilly’s colorful world of imagination. 

IF YOU GO:WHO:  UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance
WHAT: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes; theatrical adaptation by Kevin Kling
WHERE: Frederick Theatre, lower level of Morris Hall (1615 State Street, La Crosse)
WHEN: April 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
ONLINE TICKETS: $10 adults/senior citizens/non UWL students; $8 UWL students/children.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2024.
IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $12 adults/senior/non UWL students and $10 for UWL students/children (processing/printing fee already included in the price); call (608) 785-6696.  Box office opens March 31 for in person/phone ticket sales. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance. 
PARKING:  Due to the construction near the Lowe Center for the Arts, patrons are encouraged to arrive early and park in the university parking ramp located on the corner of Farwell & 17th Streets.  Parking in the ramp is free after 7:00 p.m. and on the weekends.  For those with mobility issues, there is a drop-off site and limited handicap parking near the Morris Hall entrance on State Street.  The handicap entrance to Morris Hall is on the north side of the building.