The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
By OyamO
Music by Carman Moore
Directed by Linda Hartzell

DEC 1 - JAN 27
Ages 6+ - Grades 1+
Charlotte Martin Theatre


SYNOPSIS
Young, hungry, and on his own, Charles finds himself in a mystical wood with talking plants and animals—the prickly Jeremy Groundhog, Southern belle Ms. Orange Tree, the grounded Mr. Juniper Bush, and more. What’s even more disarming is that he can understand and talk back to them. Catching sight of a house, Charles hides to get a glimpse of the owner, Marguerite, the queen of the forest. He is astounded as she makes everyday objects sail through the air, work in the garden, and seem to come alive. He has never seen a sorcerer before! Catching him lurking there, Marguerite can see potential in the strange young boy and decides to let him stay and help her around the house. Charles hopes to prove himself so he can learn her magical ways. However, things don’t go so well. After making a costly blunder, he blames everyone else, refusing to take his share of the responsibility. That mistake costs him the first of three chances with Marguerite.

Seeing the frustrated boy as an easy way to get to his prey, Marguerite, Big John King enters and interrogates Charles about the sorcerer. Charles thinks King is seeking her help, so he brags on her skills. As time passes, the boy bemoans that he hasn’t learned any sorcery yet, not understanding that the chores he’s given are a proof of Marguerite’s trust. While on a delivery, Charles makes yet another damaging mistake. Luckily, Marguerite shows up to save the day. But there goes his second chance. If only Charles would listen to his elder. Back at the sorcerer’s house, Charles is supposed to clean the office without disturbing anything. Instead, he opens books, tries spells, and unleashes a fantastical havoc he can’t control. That’s it—strike three. Marguerite fixes the damage to her office but the damage to her trust is irreparable. Charles, again, blames everyone else for his mistakes, and now it’s too much—he’s fired and asked to leave.

In his desperation, he believes that Big John King, through his own magic, can help him convince Marguerite to take him back. But once John and his sinister, otherworldly minions put a spell on her, Marguerite weakens. Seeing his chance, John challenges her to a duel. Things look bleak for Marguerite, so she sends for Charles, who has been imprisoned by King. Using his wits to escape King’s guard, the monster Gordagu, Charles comes to his mentor’s aid, vanquishing the evil foe. For his loyalty and bravery, Marguerite, and the rest of the forest creatures, embrace Charles as one of their own. He has finally learned to listen to others and is truly ready to be the sorcerer’s apprentice.
Venue: Seattle Children's TheatreStarts: 2007-01-10 13:32:00Ends: 2007-01-10 13:32:00Cost: