Alexander “Sander” Klaus, a young soldier forever changed by the Civil War, returns home with deep scars on his heart, mind, and body. In the lively, soot-streaked streets of 1800s New York City, he forges new relationships and rebuilds his life. Yet, he can’t explain the eerie coincidence of wartime flashbacks with the sudden appearance of children’s toys.

Told in clever rhyming verse by Christian Hege, this uplifting play is a beautiful fairy tale that explores the possibility of turning pain into joy, offering delight and surprises at every turn.