The 2006 Children’s Summer Performance Series of South American stories includes: The Ant, the Magic Rattle and The Golden Gourd and others:
June 1
“Fairytales Now & Then”
Akbar Imhotep
Well-known local storyteller and puppeteer, Akbar Imhotep, entertains with modern and historic versions of well-known fairytales.
June 8
“When I/We Grow Up”
ART Station Youth Performance Company
Original vignettes, poetry, songs and choreography combine as the ART Station Youth Performance Company brings to life their plans and visions of the future.
June 15
“Tahino”
Sabor Latino
Three musicians from Venezuela, Mexico and Cuba take audiences on a musical journey through contemporary Latin America. Students join in the excitement by playing instruments and singing along.
June 22
“Its All Greek to Me”
Greek and Roman mythology combine with original poetry, choreography and song as the ART Station Youth Performance Company entertains with modern interpretations of ancient Greek/Roman tales.
June 29
“Glass Tones”
Brien Engel
Learn all about the Glass Harp, a musical instrument created from drinking glasses, as Brien Engel performs music of different styles and periods.
July 13
“Bag Theatre”
Lee Bryan,
“That Puppet Guy”
Think you know the stories of Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs? Think again! Just wait till you meet Miss Barbie-Q and see Little Red’s Granny do her workout. These timeless tales are given a new twist with the use of a portable bag puppet theatre.
July 20
“Storybook Alive”
Wendy Bennett
Captain Hook, Dorothy, Fairy Godmother, and Peter Pan come to life through drama & music. Audiences discover the structural elements of a story and how an actor transforms into many different characters.
July 27
“All That Jazz”
Atlanta Percussion Trio
Explore the roots of jazz and discover how the blues developed. Audience members create music “on the spot” and join in for a lively Dixieland Mardi Gras parade.
August 3
“Two’s Comedy”
Laughing Matters
Two members of Laughing Matters lead a show where the audience controls the action using suggestions, ideas and often themselves.