THE 2006-07 SEASON
Sleeping Beauty: The Time Traveler
Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey

    Business
Junebug and the Reverend
The New Kid
The Araboolies of Liberty Street

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Seating Chart

JUNIE B. JONES & A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS

NOV 24, 2006 - JAN 14, 2007

Sign Interpreted performance December 17, 2006 3:30 PM

Book, lyrics and music by Joan Cushing

Based on Junie B. Jones & a Little Monkey Business

by Barbara Park, Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

Adapted by Arrangement with Writers House

Directed by Janet Stanford

"She's flawed, she's funny, she's unforgettable!"
- Joan Cushing, Playwright

The national smash-hit musical will receive a sparkling new production where it began--at Imagination Stage! In this fun-filled musical, the precocious kindergartner is already worried about who will be “number one” when Mom’s new baby comes. But then things get even worse: “Mrs.” assigns “show & tell” and Junie B. can’t help shooting off her big mouth about how hers is going to be “the bestest” in the whole class! Luckily Grandpa Miller and a kindly Principal help poor Junie B. out of a real pickle with lots of love and laughs and gentle lessons along the way. Ages 4 and up.
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JUNEBUG AND THE REVEREND

FEB 10 - MAR 25, 2007

Sign Interpreted performance March 4, 2007 3:30 PM

By Martha King De Silva
based on the book by Alice Mead
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer

"Childhood is a time so deeply and purely felt."
- Alice Mead, Author

Junebug And The Reverend is a gentle drama of unlikely friendships and the triumph of spirit over real-life obstacles. In the play, nine year-old Junebug lives with his mother and little sister, is adjusting to his new home in the retirement community where his mom has a new job. He finds himself navigating the challenges of a new school—and some bullying classmates—and the on-going emotional search for a male role model. With the help of several caring adults, and the surprising friendship of a grumpy retired Reverend, Junebug finds himself sailing on calmer waters. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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THE NEW KID

APR 28 - JUN 3, 2007

Sign Interpreted performance May 20, 2007 3:30 PM

By Dennis Foon
Director Eric Ruffin

"On the outside looking in -- we're all there sometime."
- Janet Stanford, Artistic Director

A modern classic about the immigrant experience, this play was first devised in Canada in the 80’s from the real-life stories of children settling in Vancouver. Now adapted for our own increasingly diverse community here in the DC metro area, The New Kid tells about a boy called Nick who comes from Homeland. The playwright puts the audience into Nick’s shoes by having the American kids speak in gibberish and forcing us to learn a strange language and customs along with Nick. Told with humor and bold movement, this unforgettable play challenges everyone to empathize with newcomers to our community and to welcome the new perspectives they bring. Ages 6 and up.

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THE ARABOOLIES OF LIBERTY STREET

JUN 27 - AUG 12, 2007

Sign Interpreted performance July 22, 2007 3:30 PM

Book and lyrics by Sam Swope

Music by Kim D. Sherman

Based on the book by Sam Swope

Directed by Janet Stanford with special guest Choreographer Robert Dion of Theatre DynamO

"Joy -- it is a trampoline!"
- Robert Dion, Acrobatic choreographer

General and Mrs. Pinch lead the Liberty Street kids in morning exercises and enforce a huge book of rules. Imagine their horror when the Araboolies move in! This eccentric, colorful, acrobatic, non-English speaking family brings pets, music and games of Remote Tickle and Boola Noola Ball. The Pinches declare war and summon the army! Only the children can save the fun-loving Araboolies and finally allow Liberty Street to live up to its name. Ages 4 and up.

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JOURNEY TO THE WORLD'S EDGE:

A FOLK TALE IN THE IRISH TRADITION
JAN 27-FEB 11

By Harry Michael Bagdasian and Ernest Joselovitz
Directed by Lisa Agogliati

"Families will see and hear theatre in a new way."
Lisa Agogliati, Director

From the creators of Capture the Moon, comes An Irish Tale, performed by the nationally-acclaimed Deaf Access company, comprised of deaf and hearing teens. This highly visual production features sign language blended with spoken voice, traditional Irish music and dance. All performances of An Irish Tale are accessible to deaf and hearing audiences. Ages 4 and up.

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