Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates

By Mary Mapes Dodge

Directed by Ed Moersfelder

This Scandinavian holiday story about the tenacity of children is set in Holland in the early 19th century. A poor-but-industrious and honorable young man named Hans Brinker yearns to participate in December’s great ice-skating race on the Canal. He and his younger sister, Gretel, have little chance of winning on their handmade wooden skates, but with a little hope and hard work, Hans aims to purchase a set of steel skates that will aid him in chasing down the illustrious prize. But Hans’ and Gretel’s father has fallen very ill, and Hans must first find a way to have his father seen and helped by the famous surgeon, Dr. Boekman.

Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates is a story of love, ambition, community and chasing one’s dreams while fighting to do what is honorable and noble. A perfect show for the holiday season, this show will warm hearts of all ages, and remind audiences of the most precious gift of all, the love of family and friends.

Produced by Festival Theatre at St. Croix Civic Auditorium, 210 N Washington, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

Performances: November 29 - December 28, 2014

Performance Times:
Thurs 2:00 and 7:30
Fri 7:30
Sat 7:30
Sun 2:00
School Matinees available

Ticket Prices: $26.00

Call 715-483-3387 for reservations or more information.