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American Short & Tall Tales - NEW! |
| For Grades K - 5 |
Thursday, October 18, 2007: 10:30 AM *Tickets now only available at the door
Friday, October 19, 2007: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, October 19, 2007: 1:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Saturday, October 20, 2007: 11:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Where: Towsley Auditorium |
| American Short & Tall Tales - NEW! Study Guide |
| Celebrate our country's rich folklore through humor, stories, and music. We'll criss-cross the nation, bringing to life the tall tales that helped create our unique "melting pot" heritage: life along the Mississippi with Mike Fink and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crocket, a Louisiana bayou with Compere Lapin and a southwestern village where old Tia Miseria has a trick or two. *Join us for our "Short and Tall Fun For All," an exclusive backstage party for season ticket holders, immediately following the 11am performance on Saturday, October 20th.
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Coming to America |
| Grades 2 - 8 |
Wednesday, November 07, 2007: 10:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Thursday, November 08, 2007: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Thursday, November 08, 2007: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Friday, November 09, 2007: 10:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Friday, November 09, 2007: 12:30 PM (Sold Out)
Saturday, November 10, 2007: 2:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Where: Towsley Auditorium |
| Coming to America Study Guide |
| Back by popular demand, we will present this stirring musical production about immigration, following the journeys of 4 children from different parts of the world who make their way to a new life in America. With a beautiful set of songs by Laz Slomovitz of Gemini, the production weaves together the separate stories of children from Russia, Viet Nam, the Dominican Republic, and Lebanon as they overcome enormous obstacles in their quest for a better life.
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Charlotte's Web |
| Grades K - 5 |
Wednesday, December 12, 2007: 10:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007: 12:30 PM (Sold Out)
Thursday, December 13, 2007: 10:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Thursday, December 13, 2007: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Saturday, December 15, 2007: 2:00 PM (Sold Out)
Sunday, December 16, 2007: 2:00 PM *Performance CANCELLED due to inclement weather.
Sunday, December 16, 2007: 4:00 PM *Performance CANCELLED due to inclement weather.
Monday, December 17, 2007: 10:00 AM *Performance CANCELLED due to school closings.
Monday, December 17, 2007: 12:30 PM *Performance CANCELLED due to school closings.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007: 10:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Where: Towsley Auditorium |
| Charlotte's Web Study Guide |
Charlotte’s Web is possibly the best loved of all American stories for children. Set in the rural Midwest, it tells the touching story of a rare friendship between a little pig, Wilbur, and Charlotte, a most uncommon spider. The magical words that charlotte spins in her web not only earn Wilbur a county fair blue ribbon and save his life, but inspire all of us to value what we can share with each other.
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Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot |
| Grades PreK - 2 |
Thursday, January 24, 2008: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, January 25, 2008: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, January 25, 2008: 1:00 PM (Sold Out)
Saturday, January 26, 2008: 11:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Where: Towsley Auditorium |
| Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot Study Guide |
| Strega Nona is a story that will satisfy your appetite for laughter and fun. Strega Nona has a magical pasta pot which only she can control. Come see what silliness ensues when Big Anthony does not listen to her, causing the streets of their small village to fill with pasta. Nationally renowned artist Chris Roberts-Antieau designed the sets, costumes and props for this not to be missed production.
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Drum Me a Story |
| Grades PreK - 3 |
Thursday, February 07, 2008: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Thursday, February 07, 2008: 1:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Friday, February 08, 2008: 10:30 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Friday, February 08, 2008: 1:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Saturday, February 09, 2008: 11:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Where: Towsley Auditorium |
| Drum Me a Story Study Guide |
| A delightful, humorous collection of well-known African tales including "Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock" and "How the Turtle Got its Shell," performed through storytelling, acting, and drumming. Outstanding drummer Ryan Edwards, trained in Africa, demonstrates an exciting array of drums and leads audience participation.
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Along the Tracks |
| Grades 3 - 12 |
Wednesday, February 13, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008: 12:30 PM (Sold Out)
Thursday, February 14, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Thursday, February 14, 2008: 12:30 PM (Sold Out)
Friday, February 15, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, February 15, 2008: 12:30 PM (Sold Out)
Saturday, February 16, 2008: 2:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Along the Tracks Study Guide |
| Celebrate Michigan’s participation in the Underground Railroad. Along the Tracks, written by Kennedy Center award winner Jeff Chastang, explores the desperate journey of three children as they travel along the Underground Railroad in their quest to be reunited with their parents in Canada.
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Peter Rabbit |
| Grades PreK - 2 |
Thursday, March 06, 2008: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Thursday, March 06, 2008: 1:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Friday, March 07, 2008: 10:30 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, March 07, 2008: 1:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door.
Saturday, March 08, 2008: 11:00 AM *Tickets now only available at the door.
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| Peter Rabbit Study Guide |
| When Peter Rabbit ventures into Farmer McGregor's garden, despite his mother's warning, his adventures begin. From the moment Peter loses his little blue coat to Farmer McGregor's scarecrow until he arrives safe and sound at home, this classic tale is brought charmingly to life by Wild Swan's actors and designers.
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Treasure Island - NEW! |
| Grades K - 7 |
Wednesday, April 30, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door!
Thursday, May 01, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Thursday, May 01, 2008: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door!
Friday, May 02, 2008: 10:00 AM (Sold Out)
Friday, May 02, 2008: 12:30 PM *Tickets now only available at the door!
Friday, May 02, 2008: 7:30 PM (Sold Out)
Saturday, May 03, 2008: 2:00 PM *Tickets now only available at the door!
Sunday, May 04, 2008: 2:00 PM (Sold Out)
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| Treasure Island - NEW! Study Guide |
| Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, Treasure Island spins a tale of
swashbuckling adventure, complete with buried treasure, parrots, and
a lot of mystery and suspense. Young Jim Hawkins comes of age under the
tutelage of pirates like Long John Silver, discovering that goodness and
evil are not always what they seem. (Artwork is 1911 cover design by John Cameron.) *Treasure Island Premiere Parrghty - Join us after the 2pm performance on Sunday, May 4th for a wonderful family party, Wild Swan style, with games, refreshments, and a raffle specially created for the younger set. All game and food coupons are $1, with proceeds supporting our "Monique's Kids Fund" for disabled and economically disadvantaged children.
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