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Children’s
Theatre Presents “If You Give a Pig a Party” and Omimeo Mime Theatre’s
“Black Light Magic”
“If
You Give a Pig a Party”
Adapted
for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer • Music & Lyrics by B. Wolf
Based
on the book by Laura Numeroff; Illustrations by Felicia Bond
Feb. 8-24, 2008 · Wachovia Playhouse
Children’s
Theatre of Charlotte’s Resident Touring Company, the Tarradiddle Players,
brings Laura Numeroff’s “If You Give a Pig a Party” to life in the
Wachovia Playhouse from Feb. 8-24. Fans of the popular picture book will squeal
with delight as this adorable little pig revels in the excitement of putting
together a party. In response to audience demand, Children’s Theatre has
already added performances to the run of this production, and tickets are going
fast.
If
you give a pig a party, she’s going to want some balloons … and ice cream
… and a pillow fight … and then she’ll want to clean up … and what
better setting for another party than a nice, clean room? You get the picture.
In Numeroff’s delightful circular stories one thing leads to another until
somehow you wind up back at the beginning. But what this little piggy learns
amidst all the flurry and excitement of putting together a party is this: you
can’t have a party without friends, and having friends is the perfect reason
to have a party!
Directed
by
Alan Poindexter
, “If You Give a Pig a Party” stars the 2007-08 Tarradiddle Players company:
Darlene Parker-Black,
Ashby Blakely
, Leslie Ann Giles and
Stephen Seay
. In addition to appearances on Children’s Theatre’s MainStage, this
professional four-person troupe spreads the joy of live theatre across the
Southeast. This season, the Tarradiddle Players will travel from
Virginia
to
South Carolina
, performing in schools, community centers and towns big and small for audiences
who might otherwise never see a live play. Meet the Tarradiddle Players and hear
stories from the road at an audience talkback following the opening night
performance on February 8.
Performance
times and dates are:
Friday,
Feb. 8
7:30 pm
Saturday, Feb. 9
11:00 am (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, Feb. 9
1:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, Feb. 9
3:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, Feb. 10
2:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday,
Feb. 10
4:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Friday,
Feb. 15
7:30 pm
Saturday,
Feb. 16
11:00 am (SOLD OUT)
Saturday,
Feb. 16
1:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday,
Feb. 16
3:00 pm (ADDED PERFORMANCE!)
Sunday,
Feb. 17
2:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday,
Feb. 17
4:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Friday,
Feb. 22
7:30 pm
Saturday,
Feb. 23
11:00 am Signed (SOLD OUT)
Saturday,
Feb. 23
1:00 pm-SOLD OUT
Sunday,
Feb. 24
2:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday,
Feb. 24
4:00 pm (ADDED PERFORMANCE!)
Performances
will be held in the Wachovia Playhouse at ImaginOn,
300 East 7th Street
. Front Orchestra tickets are $18.00; General Admission tickets are
$14.00. For tickets, call the Children’s Theatre Box Office at 704-973-2828
(10 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri.) or visit our website: www.ctcharlotte.org.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
“Black
Light Magic”
Written
and performed by the Omimeo Mime Theatre
Mar.
1-2, 2008 · Wachovia Playhouse
The
Omimeo Mime Theatre reprises last season’s sold-out smash hit, with some brand
new effects! “Black Light Magic” features the talents of Hardin Minor, Eddie
Williams, Lazaro Memije and special guests in an amazing display of visual
artistry. This one of a kind theatrical event weaves the techniques of black
light illusions together with the comedy and mystery of mime. All shows are
currently sold out, but last minute tickets may be available to walk-up traffic
on the day of performances.
Performance
times and dates are:
Saturday,
Mar. 1
11:00 am (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, Mar. 1
1:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, Mar. 1
3:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, Mar. 2
2:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, Mar. 2
4:00 pm (SOLD OUT)
Performances
will be held in the Wachovia Playhouse at ImaginOn,
300 East 7th Street
. Front Orchestra tickets are $12; General Admission tickets are $10. For
tickets to the production, call the Children’s Theatre Box Office at
704-973-2828 (10 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri.) or visit our website: www.ctcharlotte.org.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Children’s
Theatre of Charlotte is supported by the Annual Fund Drive of the Arts &
Science Council, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc., ArtsTeach, and the North Carolina
Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National
Endowment for the Arts.
The media sponsor for the 2007-08 season is WCNC-TV.
US
Airways: the 2007-08 Official Airline of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
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