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Pinocchio
Enchantment Theatre Company
Sunday, November 6, 2005
4:00 pm
Main Stage - All Seats $9
A Not Just for Kids show
SPONSORED BY BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
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Weaving together original music, physical theatre, masks, puppetry and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company tells the captivating tale of Pinocchio, a free-spirited puppet who longs to be a real
boy. Imaginative storytelling and evocative theatrical effects enhance this innovative production. A carved wooden puppet comes to life; Fire Eater the Puppet Master appears as a giant puppet; Pinocchio’s nose grows to over 5 feet long; and Geppetto and Pinocchio are swallowed by a huge shark.
The well-known story, written by the Italian author Carlo Collodi in installments for a
children’s magazine, was published as a book in 1883 that has been translated into 200 languages.
Pinocchio has been a major character in over 22 films, six TV movies, five television series
and one video game. Come enjoy Pinocchio’s fantastic journey live on the Staller Center stage.
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Handel and His World
A Classical Concert for Young People
By the Aulos Ensemble
Sunday, January 29, 2006
3:00 pm
Recital Hall - $9
A Not Just for Kids Show
SPONSORED BY BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
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The Aulos Ensemble, featuring Christopher
Krueger, flute; March Schachman, oboe;
Linda Quan, violin; Myron Lutz, cello and
Arthur Haas, harpsichord, will present a
family concert entitled Handel and His
World, featuring favorites by Handel and his
contemporaries - recreating an evening of
music in London in the early 18th century.
A wonderful early music journey awaits your
young musicians in this 1-hour unique Not
Just for Kids Concert.
Recommended for middle school children
and up.
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Willy Wonka
based on the book Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Saturday, February 4, 2006
4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Main Stage - All Tickets $9
A Not Just for Kids show
SPONSORED BY BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION
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For the first time in a
decade,Willy Wonka,
the reclusive and
eccentric chocolate
maker, is opening his factory
doors to a lucky few. The five
who find a
Golden Ticket in
their Wonka
chocolate bars will
receive a private tour,
given by Mr.Wonka himself. For
young Charlie Bucket, this is a
dream come true.
Join Willy Wonka and his band
of Oompa Loompas as they
lead Charlie and the other
winners-the spoiled-rotten Veruca Salt,
gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing
Violet Beauregarde, and television junkie
Mike Teavee-through a labyrinth of lemon
drops, life lessons, and giggles galore.
Featuring live actors, puppets, plenty of surprises,
and many memorable songs, with music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and
Anthony Newley. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is
a scrumptious musical theater treat for the
entire family. A production of The Kennedy
Center Imagination Celebration® On Tour.
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