Des Moines Playhouse

Penguin Project Production of Honk Jr

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. Honk Jr  is a delightful adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical.

The Penguin Project is a group of special needs artists who are joined on stage by a dedicated group of pear mentors - youths the same age without disabilities who have worked side-by-side with the artists through four months of rehearsals. By providing access to community theatre, The Penguin Project demonstrates that the special challenges of a disability should not handicap a child's ability to participate in life's experiences. 

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