Treehouse Shakers Present HATCHED an Interactive Show for Young Children

Hatched, written and directed by Mara McEwin, is the original performance of a newborn chick emerging from her shell at sunrise to a strange and busy world. Told to the youngest of audience members 0-6, it is a first introduction into the theatre, while incorporating both the museum and farm. Performed through movement, handcrafted puppets, and very little human dialogue, the story is set amidst an American family farm. The chick is met by a feisty old rooster, a wobbly calf learning to walk, a gaggle of dancing chicks, a lamb, and a noisy nest of baby birds.

Intimately staged, young audiences are encouraged to interact with the newborn animals as they explore their worlds. Through movement and music, the calf learns to walk, the baby birds attempt to fly, and the lamb makes a new friend with the curious hatched chick. Audience members interact and play with the characters on stage; they give the chicks their feed, milk bottles to the lamb, are licked by the cow, and feed worms to the baby birds. Babies in the audience will be enticed by the animal sounds and textures, while toddlers will love watching and imitating their favorite farm animals as they come to life. Preschoolers will delight in learning about life on the farm and older kids will be entertained by the delightful storytelling, live music and dance. Hatched is a beautiful tale, told through exquisite visuals, music, and the exploration of baby animals on the farm. Fantastic for the whole family!

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Written By: Mara McEwin

Performers: Miranda Wilson, John Noel, Katie Montoya

Live Music By: Anthony Rizzo

Puppets By: Patti Gilstrap

Scenic Design By: Lauren Rockman

Lighting By: Dan Ozminkowski

Treehouse Shakers' Hatched Written by Mara McEwin. Friday, March 9, Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11 @11am. The Ailey Studio Theater, 405 W. 55th St., Corner of 9th Ave., NYC 10019. Transportation: A, B, C, D, 1 to Columbus Circle, Or N, Q, R to 57th St. All Tickets:$20 General Audience, $30 Premium Seating, Student & Group Rates Available

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature, and Individual Contributions to Treehouse Shakers. This event is presented by Treehouse Shakers.