2013/2014 Family Festivities Series

              

Madeline and the Bad Hat
Produced by ArtsPower
Sunday, November 17, 2013
1pm and 4pm
All tickets $20
Recommended for grades K – 2

ArtsPower’s Madeline and the Bad Hat, an original musical based upon the much-loved classic book, captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’s Madeline series. It traces the adventures of a young Parisian girl who – despite starting off on the wrong foot with a mischievous new neighbor – eventually learns that first impressions aren’t everything.

 

Circo Comedia
Starring Jean Saucier & Patrick Côté
Sunday, December 15, 2013
1pm and 4pm
Recommended for ages 4 and up

Unpredictable thrills, side-splitting comedy and daredevil stunts are the signature style of Circo Comedia, starring the fantastic duo of Jean Saucier and Patrick Côté from Montreal, performing their distinctive style of humor, acrobatic tricks, daring feats, magic and eccentricity.

 

Dino-Light
Produced by CORBIAN Visual Arts and Dance, in collaboration with Lightwire Theater
Sunday, January 19, 2014
1pm and 4pm
All tickets $20
Recommended for ages 7 and up

CORBiAN Visual Arts and Dance and Lightwire Theater return with Dino-Light, which tells the story of Professor Henslow, a famous scientist who has magical powers, and his latest creation, Darwin, a wild and primitive creature. Glowing electroluminescent creatures light up the darkness in this heart-rending original tale. Truly unique and visually dazzling, Dino-Light has been praised by audiences all over the world for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance.

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Sleeping Beauty Dreams
Produced by Marionetas de la Esquina
A US premiere co-commission with the Kennedy Center and Marionetas de la Esquina.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
1pm and 4pm
Recommended for ages 5 and up
All tickets $20

Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a new work from the renowned Marionetas de la Esquina, reimagines the famous princess as an overprotected daughter looking for a way to break free of her castle walls in order to search for true love…and her true self. A contemporary look at this classic tale, Marionetas de la Esquina's humorous storytelling and whimsical puppetry awake this sleeping princess as never before.

 

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly
Produced by Omaha Theater Company
Sunday, March 9, 2014
1pm and 4pm
Recommended for ages 4 and up
All tickets $20

It’s not easy being a bug, especially on the first day of school! But luckily for Worrying Worm, Fearless Fly, and Sassy Spider, every creature finds its special talent in Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly.  Spider waits anxiously to shed his skin; Worm feels self-conscious and embarrassed for having no legs, and Fly’s 327 brothers and sisters drive her so crazy that she can hardly focus on schoolwork. Based on the bestselling books, this hysterical coming-of-age-musical have the whole family cheering on the quirky crawlers as they face problems and milestones common to us all.

 

Seussical
Produced by Theatreworks USA
Sunday, March 23, 2014
1pm and 4pm
Recommended for grades K – 5
All tickets $20

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! In this adaptation of the Broadway version, The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics, featuring Horton, JoJo, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, Maysie La Bird and more!

 

All Family Festivities events are approximately one hour in length.



 Family Festivities Series Sponsors:  Meredith & David Bukzin, Adam Clemens & Gaila Gichon, and Darlene Krenz