The Tale of the Whale

Climb aboard and join the ship’s crew for a multi-sensory theatrical journey across the ocean, under the waves, and inside the belly of a whale! This epic adventure, a creative retelling of the Book of Jonah, is designed for sea-faring explorers ages 2-5 and their grown-ups.

Originally produced by Northbrook Theatre, October 2024

  • Written and Directed by: Jonathan Shmidt Chapman

  • Composer: Sam Shankman

  • Environment and Prop Design: Kyle Gyondla

  • Costume Design: Sara Morrison

  • Original Cast: Jordan Zelvin, Aaron Davidson, Becky Keeshin, Sam Shankman

  • Stage Manager: Caylie Jeruchimowitz

  • Photo Credits: Sally Norlie

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