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11/21/2024

FSU Theatre presents family-friendly ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience’

College of Fine Arts

By: Jennifer Reichert , Anna Prentiss

Grande, Venti and Tall Mole Rat push the ‘Grand-Pah Grand Panic Button.’ (FSU School of Theatre)

Florida State University’s School of Theatre presents a family-friendly comedy show based on the popular picture book by Mo Willems.

“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience” will run from Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Richard G. Fallon Theatre.

“From the moment the lights go up, you’re in for a fantastic time filled with music, dancing and mole rats who are totally — wait for it — NAKED! (just kidding!),” said director Julie Woods-Robinson. “This show is all about embracing change and finding yourself.”


The story follows Wilbur, a mole rat who challenges the status quo by wearing clothes. The high-energy rock soundtrack accompanies Wilbur’s journey, promoting themes of authenticity and self-expression.

“When all the Naked Mole Rats go bare, Wilbur dares to wear, challenging the status quo with his fabulous outfits,” Woods-Robinson said. “This charming trendsetter embraces change, authenticity and being himself, inspiring others with his confidence and flair for fashion. The high-energy rock soundtrack that accompanies Wilbur’s journey is sure to get you dancing in your seat.”

The cast features FSU Theatre students Cole Hall (Wilbur J. Mole Rat Jr.); Caitlyn Primous (Grande Mole Rat); Chijioke Oparaji (Venti Mole Rat); Elizabeth Van Dyke (Tall Mole Rat).

Bringing this production to life are director Julie Woods-Robinson; music director Andre Peelé; scenic designer Tatiana Vintu; costume designer J. Miller; lighting designer Heather Reynolds; and sound designer Zach Cramer.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit tickets.theatre.fsu.edu or call (850) 644-6500.

“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. This production is licensed through Music Theatre International.