HOT Mon 5/3 – Sat 5/8
Grab your kiddos and head out for a multitude of interactive performances, workshops and exhibits from Mon 5/3 to Sat 5/8 at the International Children’s Festival. Embark on a glow-in-the-dark adventure, laugh along w/ puppets, groove to the Dream Jam Band [pictured] or trace the life cycle of a butterfly.
From the official press release:
The 2010 International Children’s Festival Public Performances:
Corbian – A Glow in the Dark Adventure
Corbian Visual Arts and Dance (USA)
Tue 5/4 & Wed 5/5
Corbian Visual Arts and Dance introduces us to Darwin, a dinosaur brought to life by the great Professor Henslow, who encourages Darwin to go and explore. In his explorations, Darwin encounters many different types of living creatures, learning the value of both good and bad, love and hate, friends and enemies. What Darwin takes from these life lessons is up to him, and only he can decide his fate. This beautiful performance features glow-in-the-dark creatures that light up the stage in a truly unique and innovative theater experience.
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Farfalle (Butterflies)
Teatro Di Piazza D’Occassione (Italy)
Tue 5/4 – Wed 5/5 &
Fri 5/7 – Sat 5/8
Through sounds, movement and imagery, Farfalle traces the life cycle of the butterfly, transforming this biological story of metamorphosis into stunning art. During the performance, children are invited to enter the scene and move among the images which react to their gestures and movement.
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The Man Who Planted Trees
Puppet State Theatre Company (Scotland)
Fri 5/7 & Sat 5/8
Through a memorable blend of comedy and inspired storytelling, Puppet State Theatre Company tells the story of a French shepherd and his lively dog as they set out to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland, restoring a ruined ecosystem. Audience members will hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the lavender in this captivating, multi-sensory puppetry adaptation of Jean Giono’s beloved fable and book.
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The Dream Jam Band (USA)
Fri 5/7 & Sat 5/8
As featured on PBS Sprout, The Dream Jam Band delivers a vibrant and diverse musical performance of original songs for the whole family. Their influences range from The Beatles to Mozart and from Duke Ellington to Woody Guthrie. The Dream Jam Band won four 2008 Children’s Music Web awards and their debut album was named to the National Public Radio Top 10 list of the Year’s Best Family and Children’s Albums.
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Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience (USA)
Sat 5/8
Grammy award-winning Terrance Simien and his eclectic Zydeco Experience band mates have toured the globe with their unique mix of the varied rich indigenous music forms of Louisiana: zydeco-funk meets Afro-Caribbean reggae-world music. Rolling Stone calls Simien “a zydeco master,” and there is no better way to introduce children to a fun, new music experience. Terrance Simien can be heard playing the accordion and zydeco rubboard in the new Disney movie The Princess and the Frog.
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Plus, additional activities throughout the week. Get tickets and more info at:
http://PlayhouseSquare.org/childrensfestival/index.html