Doctor De Soto

Name: Doctor De Soto
Start: 2025-01-18T00:00:00+0000
End: 03/02/2025
Location: Alliance Theatre

A world premiere stage adaptation of the beloved, Newbery Award-winning picture book DOCTOR DE SOTO.

By Idris Goodwin
Directed by Mark Valdez
Based on the book by William Steig
Produced in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre

Award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin brings William Steig's tale of wit, wisdom, and whimsy to the stage with an eye-popping blend of live-action, puppetry, music, and rhyme. Despite the sign outside stating that they do not treat predators, the De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision. Full of excitement and laughter, this modern-day fable proves that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking.

Special thanks to Dr. Anjali Williamson and the staff at Morningside Pediatric Dentistry for their support on the Doctor De Soto lobby display.

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Full of excitement and laughter, this new adaptation of William Steig’s classic picture book shows that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking.

Jan 18 – Mar 2, 2025

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A world premiere stage adaptation of the beloved, Newbery Award-winning picture book DOCTOR DE SOTO.

By Idris Goodwin
Directed by Mark Valdez
Based on the book by William Steig
Produced in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre

Award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin brings William Steig’s tale of wit, wisdom, and whimsy to the stage with an eye-popping blend of live-action, puppetry, music, and rhyme. Despite the sign outside stating that they do not treat predators, the De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision. Full of excitement and laughter, this modern-day fable proves that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking.