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Young Audience Sunday Series

 

Swimmy

Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick, Inch by Inch
(Grades pre-K-3)
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Sunday, October 14 at 1 & 3 p.m.

(Birthday Parties not available for this event)
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's latest production is drawn from Leo Lionni's exquisitely crafted Caldecott Honor books, Swimmy, Inch by Inch and Frederick. Swimmy is a tiny fish who uses ingenuity to fend off danger. Frederick, a poetic mouse, makes everyday life an artful experience. Inch by Inch is a lovable inchworm who shares his facility for measu ring absolutely everything. All these stories provide wonderful scope for translation to puppet theatre through the gentle storytelling style which has earned international acclaim for Mermaid Theatre. The show features an assortment of innovative puppetry styles and imaginative lighting techniques as well as an original musical score.

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IntraMusic Theatricals presents A Year with Frog and Toad
(All grades)
Frog and ToadBooks and lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Sunday, November 4 at 1 & 3 p.m.

(Birthday Parties not available for this event)
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for 3 Tony Awards® - including Best Musical. Now, for the first time, an all-new touring production will bring Arnold Lobel's beloved characters to hop from page to stage in Robert and Willie Reale's musical. This staged musical remains true to the spirit of the original stories and follows two good friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons.
"A delightful family musical" - www.talkinbroadway.com

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Fred GarboFred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company
(All grades)
Sunday, December 2 at 1 & 3 p.m.

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Company stars pneumatic wizard Fred Garbo and Brazilian ballerina Daielma Santos. This exquisite duo has performed in the most prestigious venues and television programs around the world, transcending barriers of age and language in a seamless program that includes physical comedy, dance, juggling, and most importantly, their own creative inventions that inflate!
"Helium light and hilarious" - the New York Times

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Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh
(Grades pre-K-4)
Two Beans Production (through Theatreworks/USA)
Sunday, February 3 at 1 & 3 p.m.

Generations of children have grown up with A.A. Milne's stories about Christopher Robin and his toy animals. Now all the heart, wisdom and fun of the classic tales come to life in this magical and delightful musical production.

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Doctor DolittleDoctor Dolittle
(Grades 2-6)
Theatreworks/USA production
Sunday, March 9 at 1 & 3 p.m.

Inspired by the classic book, author (and World War I lieutenant) Hugh Lofting reaches out to his son during wartime by writing a magical story about a kind-hearted doctor who can talk to the animals. When Doctor John Dolittle learns that a mysterious disease is afflicting the monkeys of Africa, he sets off on a musical adventure to come to the animals' aid.

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Max and Ruby
(Grades pre-K-3)
Theatreworks/USA production
Max and RubySunday, May 4 at 1 & 3 p.m.

Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker! Follow the escapades of bunny siblings Max and Ruby in this new musical inspired by Rosemary Wells' books and based on the popular television program The Max and Ruby Show.


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Young Audience Sunday
(6 performances) $69 adults, $57 children

Or through flexible Pick 4 or More Plan
Single Tickets:
$15 adults, $12 children

Birthday Party Special:
Purchase 10 or more tickets, take $2 off each ticket, and enjoy a free party available at selected shows! The Quick Center provides the tables and chairs. You bring the rest. Make it fun!

Programs subject to change.