Family
Weather Rocks!
By Jon Ludwig, creator of Duke Ellington's Cat
January 6 - March 22, 2009
Open the flood gates on the mysteries of Mother Nature with an original musical filled with cool facts about rain, snow, twisters, sunshine and more! From a newsroom in the clouds, five energetic meteorologists tell us all about the weather with an array of songs ranging from sunny melodies to rock to gospel.
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Teen & Adult
Don Quixote
Adapted by Bobby Box in collaboration with Manuel Morán of Teatro SEA
February 3-15, 2009
Recommended for ages 12 & up
Performance in Spanish & English
Live your dream and join Don Quixote de la Mancha as he embarks on a legendary quest for chivalry and romance in this lively, bilingual adaptation of Cervantes' classic adventure. Fantasy and Reality collide as windmills, giants, armies and monsters take center stage.
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Family
Jack & the Beanstalk
By Jim Napolitano, North Haven, CT
February 17 - March 1, 2009
All Jack wanted to do was help his family. But instead, he managed to set a giant on the loose! This classic folktale of a cattle sale gone wrong is performed in four parts by solo-puppeteer Jim Napolitano of Nappy's Puppets.
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Family
Old Man and the Monkeys & other Chinese Tales
By Dragon Art Studio, Tigard, OR
March 3 - 15, 2009
Five traditional and not-so-traditional vignettes are woven together to recount tales of Ancient China. Stories of compassion, consideration and the greatest ping pong match of all time are told through beautiful imagery and special effects.
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Family
Stellaluna
By Tears of Joy Theatre, Portland, OR
March 24 - April 11, 2009
When Stellaluna, a baby fruit bat, wanders away from her home, she suddenly finds herself in a nest full of baby birds. She tries to adapt to her new environment, but everything is very different. Based on the book by Janell Cannon, this production tells a timeless story about trying to fit in and eventually finding your true self.
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Family
The Little Pirate Mermaid
By Jon Ludwig, creator of Cinderella Della Circus
April 14 - June 21, 2009
Argh, Mateys! Flap your flippers and get ready to go on a seafaring adventure in this spectacular new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid! The Sea King's daughter saved a pirate from a terrible storm and is now deeply in love. Her only chance to win his heart is to make a deal with the evil Sea Hag; she can go topside and swashbuckle with her sweetie, but only if she surrenders her voice!
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Adult
Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT)
By Various Artists
May 14 - 17, 2009
Ages 18 & up ONLY. Mature content.
From marionettes to stop-motion animation, robotics to masked dance, Xperimental Puppetry Theater provides Atlanta’s only program for professional artists and novices alike to explore and experiment with the vast menagerie of styles within the art of puppetry.
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