Over CJ’s bratty grousing, Nana steers him into the city. He condemns the homeless as “nasty, stinky-looking people.” He is wholly unenthused when Nana insists they spend the day out and about. He whines that he wants his mommy and his electronics, not necessarily in that order. He is furious when Nana confiscates his phone and tablet. Faye Butler) for a weekend away from home, he is moody and bossy. The plot in de la Pena’s Caldecott Honor and Newbery Award-winning book is simple: When seven-year-old CJ (portrayed by Kei Rawlins at this performance he alternates the role with Alejandro Medina) sullenly arrives at his Nana’s (E. Faye Butler (as Nana), Kei Rawlins (as CJ) and Jesse Bhamrah in Chicago Children’s Theatre’s world premiere of Last Stop on Market Street. Kirra Silver (from left), Melanie Brezill, E.
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