My First Imagination Stage Presents AQUARIUM, 7/9-31

After a successful run in January at Imagination Stage, Aquarium, with its sheep, giant jellyfish and lemon sky, returns in July to captivate the youngest of audiences with an interactive play designed especially for them.

Aquarium runs weekends in Imagination Stage's Christopher and Dana Reeve Studio Theatre July 9 through 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Appropriate for ages one through five, tickets are $10, with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. Tickets may be purchased online at www.imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or via phone at 301-280-1660.

"We are so excited to bring Aquarium back to Imagination Stage after its sold-out run in January and February! And what better time to talk of the ocean, fish and sandy beaches, to see the flying jelly fish, and to experience the world of Aquarium than in the heavy heat of summer? Come and explore the natural world with your child as you have never seen it before," encourages Kathryn Chase Bryer, Associate Artistic Director and head of early childhood programming at Imagination Stage.

Hyla Matthews Heyniger, who originated the role of Calypso in Aquarium's January production, will return to the show with newcomer Dylan Meyers as Jack.

Heyniger is an actress, comedian and teacher who, before moving to Washington in 2009, performed on the Los Angeles comedy and improv theater scene, as well as in films and commercials. Over the course of five years, she completed training programs with The Groundlings Theater and Second City LA, and performed for a year in the prestigious Groundlings Sunday Company sketch troupe.

Myers received his BFA in Theatre from Western Kentucky University, and spent a few years traveling as an actor and teaching artist with the Hampstead Stage Co. and the KY Shakespeare Festival. Other recent and local credits include 1001 with Rorschach Theatre, The Ramayana with Constellation Theatre, and Mojo with Studio Theatre's 2ndStage.

In addition to Aquarium, the summer offerings for Early Childhood at Imagination Stage include the very popular Sunday Fun-Days. These single session workshops each explore a favorite book titles to engage children and parents in multi-sensory play. Summer sessions start at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings from June 26 through August 14. Tickets and a full list of book titles are available online.

Imagination Stage's commitment to bringing innovative theatre for the youngest of theatergoers continues in its 2011-2012 schedule:

November 2-20
A Guest Production from Germany
What Does Red Do on Thursday?
Produced by Thalias Kompagnons Theatre Company
An impromptu voyage of discovery, following a painter guided only by his inspiration. (Ages 3+)

January 4-29
A NEW Play from Imagination Stage
Mouse on the Move
Created by Janet Stanford, Artistic Director, and Kathryn Chase Bryer, Associate Artistic Director (creators of Wake Up, Brother Bear!) this new highly interactive play will explore modes of transporation (cars, boats and flying machines) as two mice try to get to the moon! (Ages 1- 5)

February 28-March 18
The Return of an Imagination Stage favorite: Aquarium or Wake Up, Brother Bear!. Families are encouraged to vote online at www.imaginationstage.org/earlychildhood to decide which show to bring back to the stage!

About My First Imagination Stage
The goal of My First Imagination Stage is to create innovative programming that integrates performances with classes/workshops for its youngest audience, ages 12 months to five years. Play and active participation are at the center of these developmentally appropriate classroom and theatre experiences.

Imagination Stage is a participant in the New Generations Program, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation/the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by the Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for American Theatre. We are also grateful for the support of Lauren and Brian Lang.

Location
Located At: 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
Parking: Metered parking in the adjacent public parking garage; parking is FREE on weekends
Metro: Red Line / Bethesda Station
For Information: 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org

 

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