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At
The Newark Public Library
All programs free and open to the public!
Seating is first come, first served.
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Saturday, 03/03/2007 |
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| Genies, Lamps and Dreams: Tales of the Arabian Nights |
| Produced by: |
A Young Audiences of New Jersey production |
| Presented
by: |
Newark
Public Library / Springfield Branch |
| Performance
Time: |
11:00 AM |
| Description: |
Imagine yourself on a flying carpet traveling back in time! In this all-new telling of the tales of the Arabian Nights, Youth Stages will transport you to the Sultan's palace in the Persian Empire in 803 AD. Debby Stewart and Jim Folly recreate the tales of The Genie and the Fisher Woman, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin and the Genie, and Ali Baba and the Sticky Thieves! With a great deal of audience participation, Youth Stages makes these tales accessible to young children as they become bakers and birds, fish and frogs, and doors that say "Open Sesame!" |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Recommended
Age: |
Recommended for age 5 and up. |
| Address: |
50 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Phone
Number: |
973-733-7736
Click
here for directions. |
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Tuesday, 03/06/2007 |
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| New Kid |
| Produced by: |
A George Street Playhouse production |
| Presented
by: |
Newark
Public Library / Weequahic Branch |
| Performance
Time: |
3:30 PM |
| Description: |
New Kid is the story of an immigrant family from a fictitious place called “Homeland.” When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice against Homelanders. This clever play’s device has the Homelanders speaking English and the Americans speak a made-up gibberish language, allowing the audience to understand what it is like to be overwhelmed by a new language and new customs. New Kid remains the Touring Theatre’s most successful program, addressing racism, prejudice, peer pressure, and conflict resolution. Students will relate to the issues in New Kid: moving to a new place, being the outsider, making and keeping friends. New Kid is a useful presentation for new student orientations, Back to School Nights, multi-cultural celebrations, conflict resolution programs, and school themes such as bullying, respect, and tolerance. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Recommended
Age: |
Recommended for age 7 and up. |
| Address: |
355 Osborne Terrace
Newark, NJ 07112 |
| Phone
Number: |
973-733-7751
Click
here for directions. |
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Wednesday, 03/07/2007 |
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Genies, Lamps and Dreams: Tales of the Arabian Nights |
| Produced by: |
A Young Audiences of New Jersey production |
| Presented
by: |
Newark
Public Library / North End Branch |
| Performance
Time: |
3:30 PM |
| Description: |
Imagine yourself on a flying carpet traveling back in time! In this all-new telling of the tales of the Arabian Nights, Youth Stages will transport you to the Sultan's palace in the Persian Empire in 803 AD. Debby Stewart and Jim Folly recreate the tales of The Genie and the Fisher Woman, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin and the Genie, and Ali Baba and the Sticky Thieves! With a great deal of audience participation, Youth Stages makes these tales accessible to young children as they become bakers and birds, fish and frogs, and doors that say "Open Sesame!" |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Recommended
Age: |
Recommended for age 5 and up. |
| Address: |
722 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104 |
| Phone
Number: |
973-733-7766
Click
here for directions. |
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Saturday, 03/10/2007 |
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| The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe |
| Produced by: |
Youth Stages, by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company |
| Presented
by: |
Newark
Public Library / Vailsburg Branch |
| Performance
Time: |
10:00 AM |
| Description: |
In this unique adaptation of the classic tale, all the roles are played by two performers, with some audience participation. This imaginative and whimsical interpretation, stars Laurie Hardy and Joey Rizzolo. Their dynamic acting, accentuated by simple costumes and set, allows young people to create Narnia in their imaginations. Youth Stages, LLC is proud to bring this heroic tale of love, faith, courage and giving, a tale in which good triumphs over evil, to yet another generation of children.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Recommended
Age: |
Recommended for age 5 and up. |
| Address: |
75 Alexander Street
Newark, NJ 07106 |
| Phone
Number: |
973-733-7755
Click
here for directions. |
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Saturday, 03/31/2007 (Rescheduled from 03/03/2007) |
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| Peacemaker |
| Produced by: |
A George Street Playhouse production |
| Presented
by: |
Newark
Public Library / Van Buren Branch |
| Performance
Time: |
11:00 AM |
| Description: |
The Blues and the Reds have lived on either side of the Wall for decades. Interaction is forbidden, and both communities live in an atmosphere of fear, suspicion, and mistrust. But when Simp, a curious young Red, meets a Blue for the first time, they learn they have a great deal to offer one another, and an unexpected friendship blossoms. This 35-minute play is immediately followed by a 25-minute workshop, in which the teaching artists discuss the themes of the play with age-appropriate activities. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Recommended
Age: |
Recommended for age 7 and up. |
| Address: |
140 Van Buren Street
Newark, NJ 07105 |
| Phone
Number: |
973-733-7750
Click
here for directions. |
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For more information about other events throughout the state, visit the Family Week Web site.
http://www.npl.org/Pages/KidsPlace/calendar/familyweek2007.html
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Library
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