2008/2009 Young at Art Series

  Sponsored by Jenny Justice

Our Young at Art Series is for parents and their children as well as teachers and their students.  Utilizing volunteer adult and student performers, this unique program introduces students of all ages to what is many times their first formal arts experience.

The Emperor's New Clothes

A play by Greg Atkins, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

The Emperor finds out that clothes do not really “make the man” when he is duped by two schemers who say they can make a suit that can only be seen by those who are intelligent. A delightful, funny re-telling of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most popular fairy tales.

School Show Dates:Nov. 11- 20, 2008

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: Nov. 15, 2008 at 2:00pm & Nov. 22, 2008 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3

 

The Velveteen Rabbit

A play by Phil Grecian, based on the book by Margery Williams

This classic story takes us back to the nursery with a boy and his velveteen rabbit. Although the rabbit is not new or shiny, the boy loves him best. Join the velveteen rabbit in his pursuit of what it means to be real & really love.

School Show Dates: February 24-26 & March 3-5, 2009

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: Feb. 27 at 7:30pm & Feb. 28, 2009 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3

 

The Velveteen Rabbit

Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche, based on the book by Lois Lowry a National Best Seller and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year

During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring attempts to rescue the Jewish population.   In this stirring new play, young Anne Marie and Kirsti face their fears as they try to help their friend Ellen escape to Sweden safely.

School Show Dates: May 5-14, 2009

Times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:30

Price: $3 for Students & Chaperones, Teachers FREE

Public Performances: May 8, 2009 at 7:30pm & May 9, 2009 at 2:00pm

Price: Adults $5, Students $3