2009-2010 Season
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2009/2010 Shows at Imagination Stage
Jump to: Ferdinand the Bull • Disney’s Mulan • Peter and the Wolf • Dancing Princesses • How I Became a Pirate • Pirates! A Boy at Sea• StoryTheatre Series • Wake Up, Brother Bear!
Ferdinand The Bull
September 26-November 1, 2009
Ferdy is an easy-going flower-loving kind of bull, whose best friend, Cochina, a star-struck pig, hears about an opportunity which will transport them to exciting Madrid. There, Ferdy meets the unhappy Danilo, a boy torn between his own dreams and his father’s very different plans for him. Their dramatic encounter has a happy surprise ending and shows how hard, but ultimately how important—it is to be true to one’s self. Another outstanding musical from the creators of Looking for Roberto Clemente.
Enjoyed by ages 4+
Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the story by Munro Leaf
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer
Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 AM (October 10 & 17)
Sign-interpreted performance October 18 at 4:00
Disney’s Mulan
November 24, 2009-January 10, 2010
Revisit a beloved film live on stage! Born into traditional ancient China, Mulan struggles to do as she’s told. But when her war-wounded father is called up to fight the Huns, Mulan knows her true duty is to join the Chinese army in his place. The Gods send her a lucky dragon named Mushu, but Mulan’s independent streak and wits consistently win out over brawn. An epic tale, sprinkled with humor and filled with the wonderful music you loved in the movie.
Enjoyed by ages 4+
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori and Alexa Junge
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Patricia Cotter
Based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan and the story “Fa Mulan” by Robert D. San Souci
Directed by Janet Stanford
Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 (November 28, December 19 & 26, January 2 & 9)
Sign-interpreted performance December 20 at 4:00
Peter and the Wolf
February 3-March 21, 2010
The familiar musical story is expanded into a lively theatrical version, with bold movement and original songs. We meet the clever Peter and his friends, the starving Cat and the bickering Duck and Bird. Together they scheme to capture the Wolf and make the forest a safer place. But Wolf is a wily trickster and will stop at nothing to capture his prey! There are mad chases, mysterious appearances, high comedy, suspense and, of course, the brilliant music.
Enjoyed by ages 5+By Allison Gregory
Music by Hummie Mann
Lyrics by Allison Gregory and Hummie Mann
Adapted from the story by Sergei Prokofiev
Directed by David S. Leong
Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 (March 6, 13 & 20)
Sign-interpreted performance February 28 at 4:00
The Dancing Princesses
April 14-May 30, 2010
Set in the Roaring ‘20’s, the show is a new musical take on the old Grimm’s tale. After the death of his beloved Queen, a grief-stricken King banishes dance from all the land, much to the distress of his people, including his two daughters, Lara and Lena. But the girls find their way to a magical world where jazz music, the Charleston and their mother’s indomitable spirit are alive and well. Finally, the girls, his loyal lieutenant and a muckraking newspaper man bring the King to his senses. He lifts the ban and everyone rediscovers the joy of living.
Enjoyed by ages 4+
Book by Allyson Currin
Music and Lyrics by Christopher Youstra
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer
Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Saturday at 11:00 AM (May 8 & 15)
Sign-interpreted performance May 2 at 4:00
How I Became a Pirate
June 23-August 15, 2010
Imagine Jeremy Jacob’s surprise when he’s accosted on the beach by a motley crew of pirates. They need a digger to bury their treasure and Jeremy, clutching his little sand spade, is recruited. At first, the pirate life is all fun: swabbing decks, counting ducats and singing shanties. But when night falls, Jeremy gets no bed time story and no tucking in. And when there is a storm, they get very wet! At last, Jeremy comes up with a novel idea which both pleases the pirates and allows him to return to his “regular” life in time for his next soccer practice. A light-hearted summer musical romp!
Enjoyed by ages 4 +
Adapted by Alyn Cardarelli
Lyrics by Alyn Cardarelli
Music by Steve Goers
Based on the book by Melinda Long, illustrations by David Shannon
Directed by Paul McIneeny
Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Tuesday-Friday at 10:30
Sign-interpreted performance July 18 at 4:00
Pirates! A Boy at Sea
July 6-August 15, 2010
Time: 1718. Place: the high seas. Captain McGovern is pursuing the famous female pirate and treasure hunter, Captain Freely, when a modern boy, Jim, magically finds himself in the middle of their battle. As Jim finds himself first captured by the pirates, then rescued from the deep by sailors from the British Man-of-War, the action has deep connections to Jim’s life. The strict McGovern reminds Jim of his Dad while the fun-loving but enigmatic Freely reminds him of his estranged Mom. Combining laughs with drama, playwright Charles Way (Playing from the Heart, Merlin and the Cave of Dreams) ties all the elements together into a nail-biter perfect for older children.
Enjoyed by ages 7+
By Charles Way
Directed by Janet Stanford
Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 & 4:00
Tuesday-Friday at 10:30
Sign-interpreted performance July 25 at 4:00
STORY THEATRE SERIES:
For Ages 2-4
Single ticket price: $7
In the Reeve Studio Theatre & The Lerner Family Theatres
Imagination Stage presents a popular 30-40 minute performances especially for our very youngest audience members!
Groovy Nate (music and puppetry)
February 9 & 11-13 at 10:30 and 11:45
Is groovin' on! Sunday, February 14 at 10:30 & 11:45
Come on a musical adventure with Blues, Reggae, Hip Hop and Pop, music, puppets and creative play. Count with Groovy G. Then meet world instruments as he puts a new spin on "Wheels of the Bus." Feed a baby shark with Junie, then dance to "Chew Your Food" with Jah Groove. Help Batina and her Unicorn friend discover their inside beauty. Sing, dance, move and groove!
Alison Gee in Around the World with Beatrice Pickles
March 18 & 19 at 10:30
March 20 at 10:30 & 11:45
StoryTheatre favorite Alison Gee returns with a big handful of Imagination Dust to lead young children on a theatrical journey with storytelling stops in Africa, Ireland, Russia and Asia. Buckle up for interactive fun and adventure!
Wake Up, Brother Bear!
May 18-21 at 10:30 AM
May 22 at 10:30 and 11:45 AM
Tickets: $10
This new, experiential theatre piece developed and produced by Imagination Stage, is an intimate introduction to live theatre for children ages 2-5 years and their teachers or caregivers. The audience is invited into the world of Brother and Sister Bear as they discover the seasons of the year. Children may join in the action throughout the show. Themes of the cycle of the seasons and the dreams that we pursue from day to day and year to year underpin the story which is funny at times but also reflective, gentle and a delightful exploration for young imaginations. Performances run 40 minutes.
Imagination Stage is a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for American theatre.
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Enjoyed by ages 2-5
