Family Week at the Theatre
These events are part of Family Week at the Theatre, a program of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, cosponsored by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Discover Jersey Arts.
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George St. Playhouse's production of New Kid
by Dennis Foon
New Kid is an inspiring program that addresses 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. Appropriate for grades K-6. Length of presentation: 70 minutes. For more information, please call 973-733-7755.
| Vailsburg Branch 75 Alexander Street |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
4:00 pm |
973-733-7755 |
Pushcart Players' production of Cuentos Del Arbol (Tree Tales)
Four charming stories drawn from Spanish and Latin American folklore provide a splendid celebration of musical theater just right for Spanish, English, or bilingual audiences of any age. Book and lyrics by Ruth Fost; music and orchestration by Larry Hochman. For more information, please call 973-733-7750.
| Van Buren Branch 140 Van Buren Street |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
4:00 pm |
973-733-7750 |
East Lynne Theater's production of Victorian Magic
Victorian Magic is a tour de force for actor/magician Robert Aberdeen, who delights audiences of all ages with his sleight-of-hand. Performances include selections from The Oldest Illusion in the History of Magic: "The Cups and Balls" and The Second Oldest Illusion: "The Mystery of the Silver Rings." Appropriate for age 6 and up. For more information, please call 973-733-7766.
| North End Branch 722 Summer Avenue |
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11:00 am |
973-733-7766 |
Youth Stage's production of OZ!
This adaptation is highly imaginative and children love the creativity and playfulness of the two actors as they build the Tinman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion right before the audience's eyes! Length of presentation: 50 minutes. For more information, please call 973-733-7751.
| Weequahic Branch 355 Osborne Terrace |
Thursday, March 18, 2010
3:00 pm |
973-733-7751 |
Tuckers Tales' production of Drakestail, The Creative Duck
Based on an old French folk-tale, Drakestail is the story of a clever duck who happens to be a financial genius. When a nasty, evil king attempts to steal a fortune in gold from our hero, he must devise some very creative ways to foil the underhanded monarch. Join our unflappable hero as he and his unlikely band of friends use a combination of music and all their creative skills to retrieve his gold, and avoid being destroyed by the wicked king. Appropriate for age 4 to adult. Length of presentation: 40 minutes. For more information, please call 973-733-7736.
| Springfield Branch 50 Hayes Street |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
4:00 pm |
973-733-7736 |