Texas Theatre and Dance is delighted to present the first production of our 2026/2027 season: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a moving, magical play based on Kate DiCamillo’s novel of the same name. Under the direction of M.F.A. student Julia Kreutzer, this beautiful tale follows a toy rabbit made of porcelain as he experiences love, loss and the courage to love again, all while adventuring across the country. Meet the incredible cast and creative team of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, coming to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre October 8-18, 2026.

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Sometimes in plays, props take on a life of their own – they seem to develop a personality and demand a certain amount of respect from all who handle them. Lights up on “Miss Bag” – a large, colorful handbag with LED trim. In Ain’t No Mo’, the fabulous flight agent Peaches introduces Miss Bag with flare, and she (even the designers and crew members refer to Miss Bag as “she”) plays a significant role in the story. How do you give an inanimate object so much power and presence on stage? We spoke with the designer, fabricator, director and actor portraying Peaches to find out.

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