The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit by Jimmy Blais is a play that captures the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades. This introduces a conflict between the comforting, imaginative world with the Velveteen Rabbit and the thrilling digital adventures with Lexa, highlighting the themes of emotional connections and the balance between reality and technology.

Creative Team

Jimmy Blais – Playwright
Dean Patrick Fleming – Director
Annalise Peterson-Perry – Rehearsal Tour Manager
Diana Uribe – Set, Props and Costumer Designer
Mélanie Ermel – Production Manager and Technical Director
Andrew Scriver (potatoCakes_digital) – Video Designer
Emily Soussana (potatoCakes_digital) – Video Designer
Troy Slocum – Sound Designer & Composer
Julian Smith – Sound Assistant
Aidan Spark – Puppet Creator
Shopdogs – Set Build
James Douglas – Tour Manager