On School Time

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Main Stage Student Matinee: $20
On School Time

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11:00 am
Grades: 4-12

Laura Ingalls Wilder's inspirational stories take on a new frontier in this uplifting new musical. Our cast for this heart-warming story - includes TV Star Melissa Gilbert as "Ma".
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 9.2

 

 

Children’s Theatre 2009-2010
On School Time

Orchestra: $9.50
Mezzanine: $8.50

Buy 20 tickets and get one FREE!

All shows are approximately 1 hour in length.

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:00am
Theatre IV
Grades: K to 5

Join Ichabod Crane, and the residents of Tarry Town and, oh yes, the Headless Horseman, as they live the story made famous by the legend. The autumnal classic is faithful to the original story written by Washington Irving in 1819 and will thrill and perhaps chill (but not too scary) your audiences.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 6.4, 7.2, 9.2

HAROLD & THE PURPLE CRAYON
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 10:00 am
Enchantment Theatre Co.
Grades: Pre-K to 3

Join Harold as he draws his own magical world using nothing more than his purple crayon and his imagination. Based on the beloved books by Crockett Johnson, Harold goes on a series of adventures in this charming and humorous production.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 9.2

STELLALUNA
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:00
Kids Entertainment/King Cole Theatrics
Grades: K to 4

Baby bat Stellaluna's life is flitting along right on schedule--until she is separated from her family one night and lands in a nest of baby birds. Her whole world turns upside down and she must begin to act like a bird, not a bat. Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts and possibilities that Stellaluna faces.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 9.2

HENRY & MUDGE
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades: K to 3

Sometimes it's tough being a kid, but life is a lot easier- and a lot more fun- when you've got a great big canine buddy to share your adventures! Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge in this musical based Cynthia Rylant's best selling books.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 9.2

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 10:00 am
Theatre IV
Grades K to 5

Inspired by the timeless poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and by the real life of its author, Clement Moore, this hilarious musical introduces Santa in a particularly beneficent light.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 6.4

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
Theatreworks USA
Grades 1 to 8

Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in Theatreworks' heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

STREGA NONA
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:00 am
Maximum Entertainment
Grades Pre-K to 4

Based on the children's books by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona is the musical tale of a friendly magical witch - with a funny name - who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town. When a local lug named Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona's magic book and fools with her magic pasta pot, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town -- unless Strega Nona can save the day.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

MAX & RUBY
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:00 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades K to 3

Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker! Follow the escapades of bunny siblings Max and Ruby in this new musical inspired by Rosemary Wells' books and based on the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 9.2

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
Worklight Productions
Grades K to 6

Follow two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in what makes each of us different and specia
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

JIGSAW JONES
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:00 am
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre
Grades 1 to 4

Athena Lorenzo has been slimed by a practical joker in Mrs. Gleason's class, and she doesn't think it's very funny. Theodore "Jigsaw" Jones claims to be the very first detective in the school and it's up to him and his friend Mila to investigate and track down the sliming class clown. This could be their stickiest case yet! Based on the book by renowned author James Preller - will make audiences laugh and think as they learn the secret codes that Jigsaw must decipher to solve the mystery
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10:00 am
Theatre IV
Grades K to 5

Based on the timeless picture books by Bernard Waber, join young Josh Primm as he moves to New York City and share magical adventures with his loving parents, his stage-struck nemesis Hector P. Valenti, his rambunctious new friends, his persnickety neighbor Mr. Grumps, and his misfit (but oh so special) reptilian pet - Lyle!
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:00 am
Theatre IV
Grades K to 5

"What is Real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real." The power of play and childhood fancy, the pure light of unconditional love -these timeless forces illuminate Margery Williams' tale of friendship and the passing of time. Experience a particular innocence and wisdom that have much to say to our present culture of instant gratification and disposable friends.
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2

NATE THE GREAT
Wednesday, April 30, 2010 at 10:00 am
Theatreworks USA
Grades K to 5

Who do you call when there's a mystery you just can't solve? Nate the Great of course! He has found lost balloons, slippers, chickens, and even a lost goldfish. But, can he solve the baffling case of the missing painting? Find out in this new musical based on the book by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS: 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.4, 5.5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 9.2