CPA Presents PATCHWORK, 5/1

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, in association with professional touring children's theater company Theatre IV, proudly presents Patchwork - The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the inspiring tale of family values and the importance of tradition on Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. "Patchwork" brings the late 1800s to life with colorful characters, a riveting script and great attention to detail. Tickets are $10.50 - $11.50, available by calling (708) 235-2222 or online at www.centertickets.net.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit will inspire students as they have millions of boys and girls for more than 70 years. Born in 1867, Laura traveled across America's rolling plains in the back of a covered wagon. The Wilders created patchwork quilts that would later help inspire her time-honored books. Laura's quilts still exist today, and their patterns recall her beloved family - her strong and caring Pa, her heroic sister Mary, her warm-hearted Ma - and their adventures as they cross the wild and often perilous frontier. Join the Ingalls in this adventure (authorized by the Laura Ingalls Estate) as they face the hardships and the triumphs of the wondrous new land, with sometimes only their faith and the love of family to sustain them.

 Theatre IV is a nonprofit professional theater company based in Richmond, Va. that has toured 31 states coast to coast since 1975. Its mission is to seek national caliber excellence in the arts, education, children's health and community leadership. During the 2009- 2010 season, Theatre IV will perform live before more than half a million children, teens, parents and teachers. Artistic Director Bruce Craig Miller received the Leadership in Arts Instruction Award from the Virginia Board of Education and the Commission for the Arts. Managing Director Phil Whiteway and Lyricist Bruce Craig Miller received Virginia's 2008 Governor's Award for the Arts.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University presents Patchwork - The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder as part of the "Especially for Kids" series Saturday, May 1 at 11 a.m. Single tickets and subscriptions for The Center's 15th Anniversary 2009-2010 Season are currently on sale. Single tickets are $10.50 - $11.50. For single ticket and subscription information call The Center 's friendly Box Office staff at (708) 235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net. Buy one, get one free tickets are available at the box office two hours prior to curtain for one hour only, based upon availability. For group ticket (parties of 20 or more) information, call (800) 386-6321. The Center is located at 1 University Parkway (Governors Highway and University Parkway), 45 minutes south of the Loop, off I-57 at Sauk Trail. Parking is free.

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