Idaho Theater for Youth 2007
The Wind in the Willows
By Eric Schmiedl
Adapted from the book by Kenneth Grahame

Available January 26 - April 3, 2009
Reccomended for students kindergarten - Grade 6

"Badger. Rat. Mole. I want to thank you for your kindness, your cleverness, your bravery. I know that I have done nothing to deserve it, and yet you gave it freely. I am most appreciative and pledge my aid to you any time you should need it. You have been my dear friends, and so I shall strive to be yours."
Toad

Take a journey with Rat, Mole, and Badger as they rush to the side of Toad, their dear friend, in his time of need. Enjoy a classic tale exemplifying true friendship with subtle encouragement in kindness, patience and loyalty.

For booking inquiries contact Director of Education, Renee Knappenberger, at renee@idahoshakespeare.org or 208-429-9908 x206.
Program Support
Performances are made possible by a generous community of funders who support our efforts to make theater accessible, relevant, exciting and fun. Please join us in thanking them for their support of the arts and their commitment to education.
  • Albertsons Boise Open
  • Arts Midwest
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • The OfficeMax Community Fund
  • US Bancorp Foundation
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
  • Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
  • Idaho Commission on the Arts
  • Idaho Community Foundation and the following funds:
  • Herbert D. McAvoy Fund,
  • Bernie & Warren McCain Fund,
  • James A. Pinney Memorial Fund,
  • Perc H. Shelton & Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Advised Fund
  • Boise City Arts Commission
  • Idaho Power
  • Inland Northwest Community Foundation and the Florence Wasmer Fund for Arts & Culture
  • Intermountain Gas Industries Foundation
  • J.R. & Esther Simplot
  • Union Pacific Foundation
  • The Whittenberger Foundation