The Snow
Directed by Claire Mason | Purdue University Department of Theatre and Dance | November 14-23, 2025
Director: Claire Mason
Stage manager: Hannah Joy Ackerman
Costume Designer: Caitlin Davey
Scenic Designer: Rozy Isquith | Assoc. Scenic Designer: Mia Irwin
Lighting Designer: Sisi Clark | Assist. Lighting Designer: Simon Rasansky
Sound Designer: Sujin Kim | Assist. Sound Designer: Caleb Brohlin
Head of Properties: Jiacheng Sun
Technical Director: Adam Gillette
Production Electrician: Lily Edwards
Assistant Production Electrician: Spencer Kahn
When his village becomes surrounded by snow, young Theodore is launched into an adventure to find a solution from the outside. Along the way he learns about grief, loss, acceptance, and the reality of growing up.
Citizens of Kishka form a party to investigate the snow.
Heroes step forward to join the investigation party
Theodore and Oliver encounter a mean bird in the forest.
The bird calls on its flock to attack Theodore and Oliver.
Theodore and Oliver attempt to cross the canyon.
Vines stretch across the canyon, giving Theodore and Oliver the chance to hitch a ride to the other side.
Oliver and Theodore reflect around a campfire.
Theodore learns Oliver's backstory as it is acted out behind them.
Margareta greets the travelers.
Bread expands to aid in Theodore and Oliver's escape.
Oliver saves Theodore from the guards of Gretaville.
Kishka and Gretaville are reunited.