curiosity cat

Back in April, Kellen had the privilege of helping Children's Theatre of Knoxville premiere Chris Grabenstein's new play, Curiosity Cat.  Chris, a UT alum who resides in NYC and authors the famous Ceepak mystery series, penned Curiosity Cat just for CTK.  Everyone who saw it, not just us biased parents, thought the show was incredible.  During the run of the show, we learned that Samuel French has agreed to publish the play and the best part, according to Kellen, is that all publications will list the original cast members by name.  So now everytime someone performs this amazing show, they'll note that Kellen Gifford played the first ever "Charlie."*

Here are a few pics from the show.  On opening night there was a reception which Chris attended - I loved this cake.

These are Zack Allen, CTK's Executive Director, Jenny Ballard, the show's director, and author Chris Grabenstein.

The cast poster:

Kellen and Tubbs the Cat:

Kellen with Caroline, who played Charlie's sister "Claire," and whose mother took all these pictures:

Kellen and Caroline with Kellen's BFF and sometimes-twin, Alex, who played the title character, Curiosity Cat:

Kellen chillin at rehearsal:

This was such a fun show.  Kellen can't wait to do another one with his CTK buds.

*Clearly I picked the wrong name for Kellen at birth.  This is his 3rd time to play a "Charlie" - first in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then in Canterville Ghost, and now in Curiosity Cat.