The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) has teamed up with ODC/Dance to present a spectacular rendition of "The Velveteen Rabbit" on December 16th  and 17th at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre as part of the new DMT Presents series.

Voted as San Francisco Magazine’s Best of the Bay, ODC/Dance is making a rare appearance in the East Bay to commemorate the 37th anniversary of this beloved Bay Area holiday tradition. “The Velveteen Rabbit,” directed and choreographed by KT Nelson and featuring students from H.A.R.D’s dance program, is a heartwarming adaptation of Margery Williams’ cherished book.

Prepare to be enchanted as “The Velveteen Rabbit” overflows with humor, festive costumes, whimsical characters, and just the right touch of holiday joy! This captivating production boasts engaging narration, a delightful musical score composed by Benjamin Britten, and larger-than-life storybook characters brought to life by the world-class dancers of the ODC Dance Company at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre.

Performances will be on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The performance duration is 90 minutes with a 15-minute Intermission.

Secure your tickets conveniently from our online box office by visiting our online box office:https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/events/218468