Showing posts with label Performances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Performances. Show all posts

Thursday, March 24, 2011

MusicBuild 2011 - A Contest for Young Inventors!

The Music School of Delaware

proudly presents

MusicBuild 2011!

MusicBuild 2011 is a contest and opportunity for young inventors to demonstrate their creativity and ingenuity in the invention of a new musical instrument or an original device that creates musical sounds. Individuals and teams are encouraged to enter the contest. It is open to pre-college age students in two age categories. Enrollment at the Music School is not necessary. Presentation and judging will take place in conjunction with The Music School of Delaware’s Showcase event on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at The Grand Opera House. Contest winners will receive cash prizes and will be introduced on The Grand’s main stage.


MusicBuild applications are due May 2, 2011.

Applications and Details

click here

or email:

musicbuild@musicschoolofdelaware.org

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

"The AristoCats Kids" ~ Summer Theater Camp!

WHAT

A.C.T.
Two-week summer theater camp!

This exciting fun-filled camp will incorporate classes in music, movement, games, basic acting skills (voice projection, vocal and body expression, stage movement, script reading), interpretation and improvisation, costuming, character development and simple set design.

The camp will conclude with 3 musical performances of Disney's "The Aristocat's Kids".


FOR
Grades 1st - 8th

WHEN
Tuesday, July 5th ~ Saturday, July 16th
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

WHERE
Church in the Vineyards
Jennersville, PA.

SHOWTIMES

Friday, July 15th at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 16th at 10:30 a.m.

TUITION & REGISTRATION

Tuition for the summer theater camp is:

$350 for one child.

$575 for two children.

$675 for three children.

Registration form available at www.actheater.org.


CONTACT

Karen Rossi

Avon Grove Community Theater
P.O. Box 173
London Grove, PA 19360


610-255-1634

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

"Tom Sawyer" at the Delaware Children's Theater!


Saturdays & Sundays
February 20th ~ March 13th
2:00pm

Mark Twain's "All American Boy" will delight both children and adults. The sleepy little town of of Hannibal, Missouri is the backdrop for the antics of Tom and his best friends Huck Finn. Meet Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, and Injun Joe and all your favorite characters. See Tom whitewash the fence, watch Tom attend his own funeral, and experience life on the Mississippi in a simpler time.


Tickets
$12
302-655-1014

Location
1014 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806

website

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Free Student Dress Rehearsals offered by Opera Delaware!


La Traviata
By Giuseppe Verdi
La Traviata is Verdi’s most romantic work and the third most frequently performed opera in the world. This heart‐wrenching story follows a young Parisian courtesan as she falls into a love that she is eventually forced torenounce, thanks to her lover’s disapproving father. Vocal fireworks will be supplied by soprano Colleen Daly as Violetta in her main‐stage OperaDelaware debut. Sung in Italian with English Supertitles

Bring your students to a complete main‐stage performance of Verdi’s beloved masterpiece with full orchestra and chorus, led by nationally known artists, and complemented by top quality production elements!

Who:
Grades 6‐12, best suited for students ages 12 and older though we
leave it to your discretion. Also available are discussion questions/study
materials for your use in the classroom.

Where:
The Grand
818 North Market Street
Wilmington

When:
Friday, November 5th ‐ 2010

Time:
7:30 pm – 10:15 pm
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The Merry Widow
By Franz Lehar
Hanna Glawari is one seriously wealthy widow and the entire embassy of her small, struggling country wants to keep her money within its borders. At a ball celebrating the Grand Duke’s birthday, they introduce her to a countryman they hope will be her future husband... But is that what she has in mind? Of course not – and that is where the fun begins! Sung in English with Easy‐to‐Read Supertitles
Bring your students to a complete main‐stage performance of Lehar’s beloved masterpiece with full orchestra and chorus, led by nationally known artists, and complemented by top quality production elements.
Who:
Suggested grades 6‐12, best suited for students ages 12 and older though we
leave it to your discretion. Also available are discussion questions/study
materials for use in the classroom.

Where:
The Grand
818 North Market Street
Wilmington

When:
Friday, April 29th ‐ 2011
Time:
7:30 pm – 10:15 pm
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FREE
Sponsored, in part, by a grant from the
Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency
dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in
Delaware, in partnership with the National
Endowment for the Arts.

Learn More about Opera and Humanities
FREE lecture one hour before the production sponsored, in part, by the Delaware Humanities Forum. These lectures help students make connections with their curriculum, their communities and more importantly themselves. These stimulating discussions help your students connect to the opera in personal ways and show them how opera has become a part of our identities, our traditions, our history and our cultures.

For more information:
302‐658‐8063 ext. 3261


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Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Children's Series at the DuPont Theater!

THE RAINBOW FISH
Grades P - 2

$6

MON, OCT. 25
9:30 & Noon


The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean, but after he is rude to a little blue fish one day, all of the other fish ignore him. He gives away all of his beautiful scales and discovers the value of personal beauty and friendship.
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB

Grades K - 5

$6
TUE & WED, NOV. 16 & 17
9:30 & Noon


This treasured tale is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, the show explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.

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CHRISTMAS CAROL

Grades K-6
$6

WED, DEC. 15
9:30am & Noon


Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, our adaptation of Dickens' classic is particularly suited to children, and features a magnificent score by Paul Deiss. All the joy, sentiment and meaning are here, without being too scary for young audiences.

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FREEDOM TRAIN

Grades 3-9
$6

TUE, JAN. 18
9:30 & Noon


The thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, is told in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the period. Songs include "Follow the Drinking Gourd," "Steal Away," "Wade in the Water," "Good News, the Chariot's A-comin'," and many others still sung today. Freedom Train is the story of self-sacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense of humor that celebrates the human spirit -- a universal story for all.

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Seussical: The Musical!
Grades P-5

$7.50
WED, FEB. 16 in WILMINGTON
9:30 & Noon

THU, FEB. 17 in DOVER* 

10 & Noon

The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics. Dr. Seuss's beloved characters find themselves intertwined in an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous "think" ever save the day!

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HARRY
 THE DIRTY DOG
Grades P-2

$6
WED & THU, MARCH 16 & 17
9:30am & Noon

Harry HATES baths! After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots…and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him. Based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, this show captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story.

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JUNIE B. JONES
Grades K-5

$6

TUE, APRIL 12 & WED, APRIL 13 in WILMINGTON
9:30 & Noon


THURSDAY, APRIL 14 in DOVER* 
10am & Noon


Dear First Grade Journal, 
This is the bestest musical (that is a play all jumbled together with singing and dancing, I believe) ever, I tell you! It's got loads of funny songs, and it's based on a bunch of books this lady, Barbara Park, wrote about me and the things I do in first grade. I think I might like first grade after all!
Love, (but not the mushy kind) 
Junie B.

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STUART LITTLE

Grades K -5 

$6
THU MAY 5
9:30 & Noon

FRI MAY 6 / 9:30 & Noon

E.B. White's heroic and debonair Stuart Little lives with his new family in New York City. His parents are sure thrilled with him, but everyone is not. Through a series of adventures he eventually gains the love of his big brother, acceptance by the extended Little family and even the grudging tolerance of the family cat.

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Duck for President and Other Story Books
Grades P-4

$6

TUE & WED, MAY 17 & 18

9:30 & Noon
An all-new musical revue featuring mini-musicals based on best-selling children's books (stories subject to change): Duck for President, Fancy Nancy, Babymouse: The Musical, I Have to Go!
Leonard the Terrible Monster, and Pirates Don't Change Diapers.

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Important Info To Know!


1. Easy online reservation form.


2. All shows are $6 each except for SEUSSICAL, which is $7.50. 


3. All shows are about one hour long.


4. All shows are a natural extension of the educational experience and study guides are available through the links under each show.


5. All shows are performed at the DuPont Theatre in Wilmington unless otherwise stated.

*DOVER shows at: Central Middle School, Dover, DE


Organize a Group!
The 2010-2011 Season filled with fun & learning for children in the Tri-State area. Nothing beats the magic of live theatre and each of our shows comes with study guides to help your children learn and grow. Not sure yet about class size or dates? No worries: we'll work with you. There are no fees for email reservations, and no deposit necessary.

Savings Bonus:
Book a Group before June 1st, 2010 and receive 5% off!*
* Cannot be combined with any other ticket discount.
5% will be taken off the final total, if class sizes adjust in the Fall.
Only Valid on groups of 20 or more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

DuPont THEATRE
Delaware's Broadway Experience!

BOX OFFICE PHONE HOURS
M - F 10 AM - 4 PM
1-800-338-0881 / 302-656-4401

BOX OFFICE WINDOW HOURS
M - F 8:30 AM - 4 PM

ON THE WEB 24/7 AT:
www.DuPontTheatre.com

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Delaware Shakespeare Festival Opens Friday July 16th!

Something Wicked This Way Comes!

Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Macbeth under the stars on the lush grounds of Rockwood Mansion Park.
Patrons are encouraged to bring food and beverage, and to arrive early for pre-show entertainment.

OPENS ~ Friday, July 16
6:15pm- Gate Opens
6:40pm- Shakespeare Orientation
7:10pm- Comedic Pre-Show
7:30pm- Macbeth

July 17th through July 31st.
7:30 pm on Wednesday through Saturday
6:00 pm on Sunday


Tickets
$10 students & seniors
$12 adults
Children under 5 free
Children under 10 free on Sundays


Website

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Friday, June 11, 2010

"Willy Wonka" at The Wilmington Drama League!

June 18, 19, 25, 26 ~ 8pm
June 20, 27 ~ 2pm

All Charlie wants in the world is to win a Golden Ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. This fantastical place is home to the mysterious Oompa Loompas, chocolate streams and sugar-filled dreams. Join Charlie and the other ticket-winners – gluttonous Augustus Gloop, screen-obsessed Mike Teevee, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, and the poster child of spoiled brats, Veruca Salt – on their adventures through this magical world.


Includes all those fantastic songs from the 1971 hit movie!

"Pure Imagination"
"The Candyman"
"Cheer Up Charlie"
"I've Got a Golden Ticket"
"There's No Knowing"
"I Want it Now!"
and many, many more!


Tickets
$18
$15 Students/Seniors
$9 Children

Box Office
302-764-1172

Location
10 West Lea Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802

Website

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Toad's Escape!

presented by

Family Stages

JUNE 17
10:30 AM


TICKETS $8

Leaping from the pages of the classic book The Wind in the Willows, Mr. Toad, the rambunctious, irrepressible amphibian, steals a motor car. Captured and thrown into jail, Toad escapes, disguised as a washerwoman. His hilarious exploits lead him on a wild ride across the English countryside and finally home to Toad Hall and the companionship of his loyal friend, The Mole.

Family Stages' favorite Shoshanna Hill and talented newcomer James Altobelli
bring all the characters to life in this delightful production.

Location:
Christ's Lutheran Church
700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland PA

Contact:
duetpros@aol.com

website

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Shakespeare's As You Like it!

presented by:

The Shakespeare Guild
Arden, Delaware

June 18, 19, 23- 26th
7:30 p.m.


June 20 at 2 p.m.

For reservations call:
(302) 475-3126
.

The June 20th matinee is a bargain matinee
All tickets just $5.00.

No reservations needed.

The play will be set in the year 1900, when Arden's founders moved from Philadelphia to establish their own Utopian village, naming it after Shakespeare's Arden.

Website


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Film and TV Summer Camp!


FILM & TV CAMP
June 23-24-25
1:00 - 5:00

Ages 9-14

Fee $95

Young filmmakers learn production and acting skills working as directors, writers, grips and onscreen talent.

Location:

CHRIST’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Oreland, PA 19075

Contact:

Family Stages

215-886-9341

or

e-mail duetpros@aol.com


Family Stages
PO Box 153
Oreland, PA 19075


website

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SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
Mon-Fri, July 5-9
~
Ages 7-12
9 AM-3 PM
Fee $190
~
Ages 5 & 6
9 AM-Noon
Fee $125
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Theatre games, improvs and a grand finale performance!

Location:

CHRIST’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Oreland, PA 19075

Contact:

Family Stages

215-886-9341

or

e-mail duetpros@aol.com


Family Stages
PO Box 153
Oreland, PA 19075


website

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Monthly Drum Circle at the Newark Art Alliance

"Fourth Friday Drumming Circles & Music Jam"

May 21st, June 26th, July 24th, Aug. 28th.
7pm

Newark Art Alliance membership is not required.
No fee to participate.
Donations are appreciated.


Focus will mostly include African and Mideast rhythms, but all drumming is welcome. Participants are asked to bring a drum or other percussion instrument. Melody instruments (such as flute, clarinet, etc.) are also welcome, as are dancers if room allows. Open to everyone and children should be accompanied by their parents.

Newark Arts Alliance
"developing community through the arts"
www.newarkartsalliance.org
phone: 302-266-7266
Market East Plaza
276 E. Main St., Suite 102, Newark, DE 19711
e-mail: info@newarkartsalliance.org


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Sunday, May 23, 2010

A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Wilmington Drama League!

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Ann Bartley and Jeff Robleto

FINAL PERFORMANCES
THIS WEEKEND!
May 28 and 29 at 8PM

BOX OFFICE - 302-764-1172
TICKETS $15 - $12 Students/Seniors - $8 Children

Falling in love has enough ups and downs for mere mortals, but when mischievous fairies get involved, it’s downright tumultuous. In the timeless comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare shows love gone awry through weaving together the mortal world, ancient Athens, and fairy magic. Enjoy the witty, shifty Puck mixing things up for the earnest quartet of confused young lovers, and watch Bottom, the comedically clueless aspiring thespian, become the object of affection for the glorious fairy queen Titania.

Wilmington Drama League
19 West Lea Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802

302.764.1172

Website

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Saturday, May 15, 2010

ShakesPEER presents ~ Hamlet! Youth Acted and Directed!


The ShakesPEER Group is presenting Hamlet
Monday May 24th
at
The Garage Community Center
Kennett Square, PA at 10:30am.

The show is FREE, donations accepted.

ShakesPEER is an ensemble of homeschooling actors and is completely youth directed. They have been preparing this excellent production during the last year. Please come and enjoy the drama of the tragedy Hamlet!


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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Auditions and a Summer Camp at ACT!


Auditions for Take a Walk on Broadway!
ACT's Summer Musical
Saturday, May 22 ~ 9am - 3 pm
Adults and children should prepare 16 bars from a Broadway song.
Wear comfortable shoes.
To schedule an audition time call Karen at 610-255-1634.

The show will be a compilation of songs from many of your favorite musicals.
Performance will be held July 16, 17 and 18, 2010.
Location:
Church in the Vineyard
Route 796
Jennersville. PA
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Summer Theater Camp
July 12-23, M-F, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Performance July 24 @ 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6-13 ~ Grades 1-8
Tuition:
$350.00 for one child.
$575.00 for two children.
$675.00 for three children.
Camp will be held at:
Church in the Vineyard, Route 796 in Jennersville, PA.
Register early to reserve a spot. www.actheater.org
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Contact
Karen Rossi
610-255-1634
www.actheater.org

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Sunday, April 4, 2010

A Midsummer Night's Dream


Vagabond Acting Troupe's
Morgantown Youth Ensemble
presents

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by William Shakespeare
April 30 at 7 p.m.
at
Twin Valley Middle School
Elverson, PA

(Ensemble includes several Homeschoolers!)

Tickets $10 each.
Group discounts available.
For more information:

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

The Anna Marie Dance Studio Performing Arts Company Presents "Curtain Up!"



Saturday, April 17
2:00pm
&
7:00pm

The Baby Grand Theater

Thirty of Delaware's most diverse dancers, singers, and musicians.
Guest dancers from Chester Valley Dance Academy.
Featuring choreography from Sonny Leo, Kimberly Martin, Brandon DiCriscio, and Jenn Rose.
Tickets:
$18.00
Available at The Anna Marie Dance Studio.
Tickets will also be available at the door!
For more information call:
(302)475-3949

website

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Fiddler on the Roof at Delaware Children's Theater!


Sundays:
March 7, 14, 21
2:00 p.m.

Saturdays:
March 13, 20;
7:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Adults, $25.00,
Students/Seniors, $15.00

For tickets and information
Please contact:

Delaware Children's Theater
1014 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806-4704
(302) 655-1014

website


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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Foot Loose at Cab Calloway ~ Special Pricing for Homeschool Groups!

Cab Calloway School of the Arts

presents:


Foot Loose

February 25th, 26th, and 27th
7 p.m.

Special Pricing
for
Homeschool Groups of 10 or more:

$5

(Regularly priced tickets are $10 adults $8 students and seniors)

CONTACT:
Angie Wahlig
AngieWahlig@verizon.net

Cab Calloway School of the Arts
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 651-2700


website


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Saturday, January 2, 2010

"Snow White" presented by Family Stages, inc. and Duet Productions!


This time the story is told from the dwarf’s point of view:
Big people cause the trouble and then the little guy has to save the day! Snow White finds her prince, but it’s the dwarf who comes to the rescue.

When:
Sunday, January 17th
2:00 PM
&
Monday through Wednesday
January 18th - 20th
10:00 AM

Where:


CHRIST’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075
(between Glenside & Fort Washington)
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTE!
East Pennsylvania Ave is now accessible from
Rt 309 North & South and the PA Turnpike at the Fort Washington Exit.
It’s well marked. Follow the signs.


TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS:
$8.00
GROUPS RATES AVAILABLE

Contact:
215-886-9341
duetpros@aol.com

(They also offer classes, workshops and performances at three locations!)


Website

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