Dandelion Wine

Dandelion Wine is a nostalgic and poetic coming-of-age play based on Ray Bradbury’s novel, following twelve-year-old Douglas Spaulding as he experiences the wonders and heartbreaks of summer in a small 1920s Illinois town. Through a series of vignettes—some magical, some deeply human—Douglas discovers that being alive is both beautiful and fleeting. From making dandelion wine with his grandfather to confronting loss, change, and the passing of time, the story captures the bittersweet essence of growing up. With warmth, humor, and a touch of the fantastical, Dandelion Wine celebrates memory, family, and the fragile joy of being alive.