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UW-L's Department of Theatre Arts production "Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse" engages young minds in an upbeat, colorful and cherished story adapted onto the stage by Kevin Kling. Kevin Henkes’ beloved children’s story character, Lilly, seeks out adventure and learns an essential life lesson on the way. "Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse" will show at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday April 13, in the Frederick Theatre in the lower level of Morris Hall. Lilly, an enthusiastic young mouse, is given a purple purse by her grandmother. Lilly can hardly contain her excitement and eagerly anticipates sharing-time when she will be able to show off her new gift to her classmates. When Lilly disrupts class with her new purse, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, is forced to confiscate her prized possession. Lilly is outraged, propelling her to react inappropriately. Ultimately, Lilly learns lessons about sharing, respect and appropriate classroom behavior. Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. Monday, April 8. Box Office hours are 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before each show time. Tickets are $5 for children under 13. For others, tickets are $8. To reserve tickets call 785.8522. All tickets are general admission, with limited seating available. If you go— Who:  UW-L Department of Theatre Arts What:  Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse written by Kevin Henkes, adapted by Kevin Kling Where:  Morris Hall, Frederick Theatre (lower lever) When:  9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Admission: $5 for children under 13; $8 for others. Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. Monday, April 8.  Box office hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before show times. Call 785.8522 to reserve tickets. Limited seating is available. Cast:  Lewis Youngren, Bryce Wilson, Katie Katschke, Kristen Lake, Ryan Vodnik, Betsy Katschke, Derek Sveen, Don Hart, Sophia Goodner, Jandrea Novak, Callie Boydston, Aamer Mian, Erin Gassner, Olivia Dubiel