Theatre for Young Audiences Schedule
The
2010 season of Theatre for Young Audiences for many students is
their first encounter with live theatre. They, as audience members, play
an important role in the performace since, again, it is live, not one
of their videos or a taped show on tv. School buses unload hundreds of
eager students at the theatre doors while homeschoolers pile out of vans
with their parents in tow. Performances last 60 minutes
in length including a question and answer time at the end.
The 2010 Theatre for Young Audience Season
Miss Nelson is Missing
Miss Nelson, the beloved teacher of room 207, is missing and her unruly kids must face the wrath of the worst teacher ever, Miss Viola Swamp! In the end Miss Nelson's Class will learn powerful lessons about respect and appreciation. Adapted from the popular boook by Harry Allard and James Marshall, come see why this show has been called "just about the perfect comedy-musical for school-aged children". (K-5th)
1776
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britian, explaining their decision with one of the most eloquently written documents of all time. This Tony award winning musical is an entertaining, patriotic glimpse at the birth of our nation. 1776 vividly chronicles the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence through the story of a handful of heroic men forging the future of America, even amidst their own passionate differences. (3rd-8th)
Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain's most beloved characters, Tom, Huch, and Becky Thatcher, come to life at its most mischievous Best! (3rd-8th)
Annie Get Your Gun
Irving Berlin's finest hour tells the tale of Annie Oakley, the best shot around, as she supports her brother and sister by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this sharp shooter to join his Wild West Show. Few, if any, Broadway musicals produced the number of memorable songs including "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly," and "Anything You Can Do." (4th-12th)
Junie B Jones*
Back by popular demand, this musical celebrates the irreverent June B. Jones created by Barbara Park. A quartet of books, Junie B. First Grader At Last, Boss of Lunch, One-Man Band, and Top Secret Personal Beeswax, are intertwined to create a hilarious, memorable production where Junie B., Mr. Scary, and Louise jump from the pages of the books right onto stage. (k-5th)
Cinderella
The classic tale of Cinderella - the girl left to the devices of her evil stepmother and stepsisters, who manages to rise above everything with the help of her Fairy Godmother and make all of her dreams come true. With the beautiful music of Rodgers & Hammerstein this production creates a magical field trip for all ages. (k-12th)
A Christmas Carol
Bah Humbug! Based on the 1843 novel, this enchanting, feel-good musical version of Charles Dickens' much loved tale is set to delight young and old alike. Join Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim for the tale of Scrooge's redemption by the three Ghosts of Christmas (Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come) for a defining look at the holiday season. (3rd-12th)
See Brochure announcing the 2010 season
*Junie B. Jones is a premiere national tour out of New York City. These seats will be $7.75.
Group Rate $6.50 per student or adult. One adult free with every 15 paid students.
These are 60-minute musicals which include a question and answer session.
The outing can alson include a farm tour, wagon ride, the Little
Threshers Dinner, Pancake Brunch, shopping for all ages and more.
Additional information is available at (800) 800-4942 extension
213 or 240.
Amish Acres and The Round Barn Theatre combine to make the most memorable
school field trips for students of all ages. Many area schools
and home school associations plan several trips each school year.
From theatre and dining etiquette to cirriculum based musicals
and dramas, the entire experience can't be duplicated in the classroom.
Life
time memories are made in the minds of young students at Amish
Acres. The benefits of such exposure to the performing arts at an early
age can't be measured in monetary terms.
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