October 27, 2024

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War Horse in Concert is Produced in Partnership with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra

Performance Times and Location

What to Expect

War Horse is a timeless story of friendship, bravery and innocence set against the devastating backdrop of World War I, as told through the eyes of the brave-hearted horse Joey.

The acclaimed book by Michael Morpurgo has been previously adapted for the stage and for film. Now, War Horse in Concert (conceived in 2017), uses theatrical performance elements to showcase a concert-length orchestral score by British composer Adrian Sutton (whose music is often compared to that of Edward Elgar). Orchestral chapters are interwoven with four actors from ICTRep reading selections from the book, in addition to a tenor soloist and Butler Community College Concert Choir who sing historic, folk-based melodies. Visual art of Rae Smith is animated on a large projection screen.

An emotionally uplifting experience, you won’t want to miss this North American Premiere of War Horse in Concert. 

This performance is recommended for ages 10+.

ICTRep Narrators

*Joseph Urick appears through courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

War Horse in Concert is sponsored by:

Stev Overstreet

Colby B. Sandlian