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Harry the Dirty Dog
An ArtsPower production
Based on the book by Gene Zion Illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham Sunday May 4, 2008
Recommended for grades K-2
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In this charming musical, Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots might want. His whole life is perfect with only one exception: Harry hates taking baths! He hates them so much that one morning he runs away and when he returns he is so dirty that he is now a little back dog with white spots. To his horror, his family doesn’t even recognize him. How will Harry ever win his family back?
Curriculum Connections: Pre-Show Activity:
Creative movement-animal/character game
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Cinderella’s Mice
A Vital Theatre Production
Sunday July 27, 2008
Recommended for grades K-4
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Spencer is a little mouse with big dreams of attending the Royal Ball -- just like his friend Cinderella. But when Cinderella’s fairy godmother shows up and turns Spencer and his sister Mitzi into the horses who pull Cinderella’s coach- mouse and human hopes collide! Will Spencer’s crazy plan make or break Cinderella’s chance to win the heart of the Prince? Join us for this fresh take on a classic that proves even the smallest person can make a big difference.
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Emilio and the Enchanted Cow
A Marionetas de la Esquina production
Sunday September 7, 2008
Appropriate for ages 5 and up
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When faced with going to a new school, trying to make new friends and living in a new home without his father, young Emilio focuses on what he likes to do best – draw. And when the cow that he has drawn magically comes to life, Emilio finds the courage, and some new friends, to help him though this tough time. Mexico’s renowned puppet theater company Marionetas de la Esquina uses colorful puppets, music and humor to bring us this charming and hopeful story.
Click here for a sneak peek! Curriculum Connections: Pre-Show Activity:
Puppet-making with a bi-lingual teaching artist.
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Madeline and the Bad Hat
An ArtsPower production
Sunday November 9, 2008
Recommended for ages K–2
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This original musical captures the carefree touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline. Our story takes us to the day when the Spanish Ambassador and his son moved into the house next door to 12 little girls who live in an old house in Paris. Madeleine, Miss Clavel and the other girls quickly discover that the Ambassador’s son, Pepito, is a true horror! But does he have a good side after all? Join us as we discover if Madeline has met her match.
Curriculum Connections: Pre-Show Activity:
create your won silly-extravagant hat!
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James and the Giant Peach
Signstage Theatre
Deaf Theatre Adaption by William Morgan Based on the book by Roald Dahl Already performed in our 2008 Season!
Appropriate for ages 5 and up.
From James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, cover art ©1996 by Lane Smith. Used by permission of Puffin Books, A Division of Penguin Young Readers Group, A Member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 345 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. All rights reserved. |
James Trotter's life was great until a rhinoceros came and changed everything! Join James on his exciting adventure inside the biggest peach the world has ever seen!
Presented in American Sign Language and spoken English by deaf and hearing performers. Curriculum Connections:
Literature, Drama, Language Arts.
Pre-Show Activity:
Learn how to tell tales with your hands as an American Sign Language teacher conducts a hands-on story telling workshop. Space is limited, reservation required. To RSVP, call the box office at 203.227.4177
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