BAMkids and LC Kids to Twist Shakespare with IN A PICKLE

Two of New York City's esteemed cultural organizations will co-present an inventive and unique introduction to Shakespeare for the youngest of audiences with In a Pickle in spring 2017. This unprecedented collaboration by Brooklyn Academy Of Music's BAMkids and Lincoln Center's LC Kids programs will make this production accessible to families across the city with presentations at both cultural campuses.

In a Pickle is inspired by Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, and includes an immersive adventure through music, dance, and theater, tailored for ages two through five, with additional "relaxed" presentations for audiences with special needs.The production began as a commission from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Oily Cart, both acclaimed cultural organizations in the UK.

In a Pickle takes audiences on a voyage of discovery through the landscape of Shakespeare's imagination and the music of his language. The adventure begins in the woolly pastures of a shepherdess and her flock of little sheep, during a party to celebrate the sheep shearing. When she discovers a lost baby, audiences must help her follow the clues to return the baby home. An ensemble of versatile actors portray an array of charming characters who engage the audience in the story while using multiple sensory elements-enchanting music, imaginative dance, lavish costumes, and a variety of tactile experiences for the audience-to propel the story forward.

Oily Cart is renowned in the UK for its unique approach to programs for children, and especially for those with special needs. Of this production in 2013, The Guardian noted "Theatre doesn't have to be confined to conventional spaces, but is simply an extension of the world of play and the imagination-and Oily Cart are experts at enabling both.... it is another lovely show from the loveliest of companies, one that has remained at the forefront of British theatre for over three decades." Oily Cart was also a special consultant to LC Kids for its premiere of Up and Away in fall, 2015, a show specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum.

For more information on In a Pickle, visit InAPickleShow.com.

Schedule:

Brooklyn Academy Of Music
BAM Fisher (Hillman Studio, 321 Ashland Pl)
Apr 22 & 23 at 10:30am and 3:30pm; April 25-28 at 10:30am; and April 29 & 30 at 10:30am and 3:30pm
Price: $15
Ages 2-5
Tickets for BAMkids programs go on sale September 13 for general public (September 6 for Members). Visit BAM.org/kids for tickets and more details.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Clark Studio Theater (165 West 65th Street, 7th Floor)
May 6 & 7 at 11am and 2pm
May 13 & 14 at 11am and 2pm
Price: $18 for general public, $12 for LC Kids members
Ages 2-5
LC Kids Tickets available to members July 21. Tickets on sale to general public available September 6. LC Kids relaxed performance ticketing detailed below. Visit Kids.LincolnCenter.org for tickets and more details.

Photo courtesy of Oily Cart and RSC