The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Theatreworks USA present theit free summer theatre program for children, The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, based on the children's book by Nancy McArthur, opening at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on 24 Jul 2008, following previews from 16 Jul and running through to 22 Aug 2008.

The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks: For ten-year-old neatnik Norman, sharing a room with his messy older brother Michael is a nightmare - with heaps of crumpled paper, clothes strewn about and piles of smelly, dirty socks everywhere!

One day, Michael sends away for some 'Amazing Beans,' and before long, the boys are the proud owners of two giant plants. But as the plants grow taller and taller, the boys realize that their socks are mysteriously disappearing!

As the plants' hunger for socks continue to grow, Norman and Michael must try to conceal their botanical secret from the rest of the kids on Levitt Lane, especially the frighteningly nosey cheerleader, Patty Jenkins.

Directed by John Simpkins, with choreography by Jennifer Werner, The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks features Jason Williams (Michael), Lance Rubin (Norman), Lorinda Lisitza (Mom), Lauren Marcus (Patty Jenkins), Jeffrey Omura (Jason /Mackenzie) and Kilty Reidy (Dad).

The creative team comprises Michael Schweikardt (sets), Tracy Christensen (costumes), Chris Dallos (lighting) and Eric Shim (sound).

Launched in 1989, the mission of Theatreworks USA's Free Summer Theatre Program is to provide New York City youth with their own free theatre tradition that not only entertains, but also educates and fosters positive values and an appreciation for theatre.

More than 20,000 FREE tickets will be distributed to The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks this summer.