King Center Announces Their 2010-2011 Season
By: Gabrielle Sierra Jun. 15, 2010
Steven Janicki, Executive Director of the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Performing Arts Season with 25 sensational shows.
"These are challenging times for our community and we can certainly appreciate that people are careful with how they spend their money. This year we are fortunate to be able to present an exciting season of diverse and entertaining performing arts at affordable prices. We have scaled back on the number of our Broadway shows, but not on the quality. Our two productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Mamma Mia are professional equity productions which our community has come to expect at the King Center. In addition to bringing back some favorite timeless classics, we have many artists who will grace the stage for the first time this season, including the celebrated comedienne/actress Carol Burnett, the icon singer/songwriter, Amy Grant (joining her husband, county music legend, Vince Gill) and the internationally acclaimed Irish ensemble, Celtic Thunder. With such an extraordinary season ahead, we invite Brevard County to enjoy the best of the performing arts...close to home."
HOLIDAY SHOWS - Looking for things to do at the holidays? Put the King Center on your Christmas list. Join us this season as we celebrate Christmas with John Tesh, 12 Days of Christmas with Amy Grant & Vince Gill and for our jazz friends, we are happy to have A Peter White Christmas return for a special holiday concert. That is just the beginning! Our blockbuster line-up of entertainment this year is also brimming with comedy, jazz, country, international artists and more!
FAMILY FUN - We are also featuring two family favorites this season, A Christmas Carol and Peking Acrobats which include children's discounts. Due to safety concerns, the capacity of the theatre is limited to the number of seats. Everyone must have a ticket, including infants.
CHILDREN'S SHOWS - In our quest to provide the finest performing arts and educational theatre programs on Florida's Central East Coast, we are pleased to announce seven wonderful children's shows this season. This is an excellent opportunity for youngsters to experience the thrill of a live performance through the world of music, drama, dance and a combination of other arts and educational programs. All performances are on the Main Stage and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION - The passion and excitement of great theatre are yours when you select three or more shows and subscribe to the King Center for the Performing Arts. King Center subscribers have a lot of reasons to stand up and cheer! As a Subscriber, you'll not only get discounted tickets to great seats for this season, but you'll be first in line for shows being added throughout the year - a wonderful value for those who love the experience of live theatre. Treat yourself to a year of sensational entertainment. Order your season tickets today!
The season brochure contains information on all performances with the discounted subscriber ticket prices and will be mailed to King Center Members in the middle of July and available to the public in early August. Tickets will be available to non-subscribers in the fall. To inquire about the many benefits of becoming a subscriber or to place your name on the mailing list to receive a copy of the season brochure, please contact our ticket office at (321) 242-2219. For information on becoming a Crown Club member to receive additional benefits, please call (321) 433-5714.
PICK, PAY, PRINT - New this year! Pick your own seats! We have a new ticketing software system that will allow you, in the comfort of your own home, to go online and pick your seats, pay for your order and print your tickets. It's as easy as that.
Below is a chronological list of shows, as well as our Educational Theatre Program, with scheduled dates, single ticket prices and individual on sale dates. (Changes may occur, but the list is correct at the time of this release.)
Chronological List of 2010-2011
King Center Season Performances
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
ALL ARTISTS, PROGRAMS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
Thursday, October 14, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $30 - $55 (plus applicable handling fees)
An Atlantic Entertainment Production
Charlie Daniels, best known for his 1979 Grammy-winning hit "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" is an American music legend. A renowned singer, guitarist and fiddler, Daniels' many accolades include gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, multiple awards from the Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and the Gospel Music Association along with being an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. A self-proclaimed part-westerner and part-southerner, Daniels has always maintained that his music can only be categorized in the "CDB" genre. The Charlie Daniels Band never fails to entertain fans from all walks of life. www.charliedaniels.com
SPYRO GYRA
Wednesday, October 20, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $22 - $38 (plus applicable handling fees)
A Brevard Jazz Series Production
For more than three decades, Spyro Gyra has maintained a position at the forefront of modern jazz by successfully managing not just one, but several feats of creative dexterity. Improvising in front of a crowd is much like walking down a wire, according to the band. Hence, the title of their latest album, "Down the Wire," which includes semi-funky tracks, more laid-back numbers and a few surprises from guest musicians. Join Spyro Gyra at the King Center for an evening of jazz, featuring songs from "Down the Wire" and many others from the group's long and prolific career. This show is co-promoted by Brevard Jazz Series. www.spyrogyra.com
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 16-17, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $45 - $55 (plus applicable handling fees)
Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with Fiddler on the Roof. www.fiddlerontour.com
CELTIC THUNDER
Friday, November 26, 7:30 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $45 - $69 (plus applicable handling fees)
With eclectic style and high energy, Ireland-born Celtic Thunder has catapulted to international stardom in just a few short years. Since 2007, the show has released four albums and three DVDs featuring live performances. In 2009, the show achieved Top World Album Artist by Billboard magazine. Along with the Celtic Thunder Band, five principle vocalists put their own Irish spin on songs by every artist from Fred Astaire to The Beach Boys. Using advanced choreography, dramatic lighting effects and a set reminiscent of ancient Ireland, Celtic Thunder has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences everywhere. www.celticthunder.ie
CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN TESH
Wednesday, December 1, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $35.50 - $48.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
John Tesh, the performer best known for sharing his soul throughout the year, has captured Christmas spirit in a big way! Taking the stage during the holidays for the first time in more than 15 years, John and his band of four merrymakers have created a performance you'll talk about for years to come. John's remarkable version of "We Three Kings" will stay in your head throughout the 12 days of Christmas. Tunes ranging from "Silent Night" to "It Wouldn't Be Christmas Without You" present the perfect chance for you to catch the holiday spirit too! This Christmas package includes John's trademark high-energy light show, wrap-around LCD screens and, most importantly, John's genuine interaction with the audience. www.tesh.com
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: AMY GRANT & VINCE GILL
Thursday, December 9, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $49 - $89 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
Bring the entire family to a heart-warming holiday performance by Amy Grant and Vince Gill. This multiple award-winning power couple will perform several Christmas classics, newer seasonal songs and some of their greatest hits. Grant's career encompasses everything from gospel to television stardom. She has sold more than 30 million albums, won six Grammy Awards and has six No. 1 hits, including "Baby, Baby" and "Every Heartbeat." Gill is one of country music's most accomplished artists. He has won 20 Grammy Awards and 18 Country Music Association honors, including Song of the Year four times. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. As part of their fifth Christmas tour together, Grant and Gill's King Center performance is sure to be a captivating, uplifting way to celebrate the holiday season. www.amygrant.com www.vincegill.com
A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 12, 7 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $22.50 - $50 (plus applicable handling fees)
A Brevard Jazz Series Production
A veteran session player from Al Stewart's band, contemporary jazz guitarist/keyboard player Peter White returns to the King Center along with award winning smooth jazz trumpeter, Rick Braun and soulful saxophonist, Mindi Abair. This holiday concert will include Christmas classics as well as songs from each artists' past and present CDs. Enjoy a memorable evening as you celebrate the season in smooth jazz style! www.peterwhite.com www.rickbraun.com www.mindiabair.com
Friday, December 17, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $38 - $58 (plus applicable handling fees)
Legendary Bowzer (Jon Bauman), former leader of Sha Na Na, hosts and performs in a holiday party starring LESLEY GORE ("It's My Party," "You Don't Own Me," "Judy's Turn To Cry"), CARL GARDNER'S COASTERS ("Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," "Poison Ivy"), THE CRYSTALS ("Da Doo Ron Ron," "He's a Rebel," "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"), BOWZER & THE STINGRAYS, and ROCKY & THE ROLLERS. Great classic hits and the music of the holiday season combine for a fun-filled, doo-woppin' evening! www.bowzerparty.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Saturday, December 18, 7:30 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $20 - $28 (plus applicable handling fees)
Special Discount 16 yrs and under - $10
When Charles Dickens wrote his "ghostly little tale" in 1843, he couldn't know that A Christmas Carol was destined to become one of the most beloved holiday traditions of all time. By telling this fable illustrating the unfairness of the Industrial Revolution and the necessity for brotherhood and unselfishness, Dickens gave the world one of its most enduring Christmas stories. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been touring Charles Jones' delightful adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979. The Caravan's Carol, which weaves traditional Christmas carols throughout the narrative, is probably the most widely produced production of Dickens' in the nation, annually performing for more than 100,000 people in more than 60 cities across the country. www.nebraskatheatrecaravan.com
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Thursday, December 23, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 27, 10 am
Ticket Price: $29.50 - $39.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
Not your typical a cappella group, Straight No Chaser offers a refreshing spin on modern pop. Formed more than 12 years ago by a group of students at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser touts more than 20 million views on YouTube, numerous television appearances and wild success with the release of their 2008 and 2009 holiday albums, "Holiday Spirits" and "Christmas Cheers." Straight No Chaser lives up to its name, producing sophisticated harmonies and unique arrangements with just 10 human voices-no instruments or digital processing. The group's latest album, "With A Twist," features their versions of such classics as Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" and fuses together timeless hits such as Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz. www.sncmusic.com
NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING TOUR
Tuesday, December 28, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, June 18, 10 am (Going on sale before other season shows)
Ticket Price: $24.50 - $44.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
Season 7 of Last Comic Standing is now airing on NBC. The Emmy-nominated laugh-fest returns with an all new group of the world's funniest comics. Watch the series this summer on NBC, then see the finalists perform live as the Last Comic Standing Live Tour appears at the King Center on December 28th . www.nbc.com/last-comic-standing
CAPITOL STEPS (In the Studio Theatre)
Tuesday - Saturday, January 11 - 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday, January 15 - 16, 3 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $36 - $38 (plus applicable handling fees)
The Capitol Steps- the group that puts the "MOCK" in Democracy! They began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since then, the Capitol Steps have recorded 30 albums, including their latest, Liberal Shop of Horrors. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. When news breaks, find out what rhymes with it! www.capsteps.com
KENNY LOGGINS
With Special Guest Christopher Cross
Thursday, January 20, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $34.50 - $79.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
Kenny Loggins has been many things to many people over the past three decades-"a moving target," as he's put it. In his time, Loggins has been a guitar slinger with a psychedelic rock band, a hot young songwriter with a publishing deal, half of a legendary country-rock duo, a massively successful and accomplished solo artist, a sonic pioneer in the smooth jazz genre, a reigning soundtrack superstar, a rocker, a seeker, as well as an enduring recording artist and live performer whose most recent works have spoken deeply to both young audiences and decidedly adult and worldly concerns. At the heart of it all, there remains a brilliant singer-songwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless power of the song to communicate. Opening the show for the 12-time platinum-selling Loggins is Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. www.kennyloggins.com www.christophercross.com
DRUMLINE LIVE!
Friday, January 21, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $28 - $48 (plus applicable handling fees)
Drumline LIVE kicks off its second U.S. tour following its extremely successful 70-performance international tour last season. Drumline LIVE's energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. The versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, Drumline LIVE is thrilled to share the American marching band experience with a wider audience. www.drumlinecasting.com
MERLE HAGGARD
Wednesday, February 2, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $35 - $64 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
With 40 No. 1 hits and just about every country music award in the book under his belt, Merle Haggard brings his incredible resume to the King Center. This Country Music Hall of Famer is praised for his pleasingly listenable music and honest lyrics. As a troubled youth, Haggard turned to the guitar, but no one could have predicted his passion at a young age would lead to such tremendous success in a country music career that spans more than 50 years. In this special engagement, fans can expect to hear some of Haggard's greatest hits as well as songs from his latest album, "I Am What I Am." www.merlehaggard.com
THE BRONX WANDERERS (In the Studio Theatre)
Wednesday - Friday, February 2-4, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $36 (plus applicable handling fees)
With superlative vocals and musicianship, dynamic enthusiasm and a genuine love of the music they perform, The Bronx Wanderers create an energetic bond with their audiences, ensuring an evening of dancing in the aisles, toe tapping and clapping. Comprised of a father, two sons, brother and an original member of The Earls, The Bronx Wanderers authentically re-create the hits made famous by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dion and many others. Join them in the King Center's Studio Theatre. www.thebronxwanderers.com
KENNY ROGERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Sunday, February 13, 7 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $39.50 - $79.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
By now, Kenny Rogers has become such an icon that it's easy to forget how he got there. Having recorded more than 65 albums that have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, Rogers is an international legend in the same league as The Beatles, Elton John and Elvis Presley. Rogers has won three Grammy Awards, 11 People's Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards, five Country Music Association awards and still loves touring and recording new music. With more than 50 years in show business behind him, Rogers is a man constantly seeking new challenges and new ways to maintain excitement both for himself and his fans. Most of all, he is exactly as he seems-a proud man, but also a sincere and honest man, unfazed by his success and humble about his accomplishments. www.kennyrogers.musiccitynetworks.com
25th Anniversary Tour
Tuesday, February 15, 7 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $18 - $24 (plus applicable handling fees)
Children 12 yrs and under: $9 - $16
Hailing from the People's Republic of China, The Peking Acrobats have for decades been diplomats of their spirited culture. Since 1958, this elite group has toured the world over, leaving audiences spellbound by the graceful presentation of their ancient folk art, acrobatics. Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers transform 200-year-old athletic disciplines into an all-ages kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder. www.iaipresentations.com
THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS
Saturday, February 19, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $49.50 - $69.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
An AEG Live Production
Smooth stepping and flawless presentations with flair, flash and class, The Temptations for decades have propelled pop and soul music with a series of smash hits. "My Girl," "Since I Lost My Baby" and "Get Ready" are timeless classics fans adore. Magical harmonies and marvelous vocal power have kept The Four Tops spreading the love for more than 40 years. "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Standing In The Shadows of Love" and "Bernadette" remain iconic songs. Step back in time with these two dynamo acts!
DANIEL O'DONNELL
Sunday, February 20, 3 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $39 - $79 (plus applicable handling fees)
Experience Daniel O'Donnell's trademark combination of country music, inspirational ballads, ‘60s pop and Irish standards. O'Donnell's dazzling voice and his easy-going, entertaining on-stage personality make each live show an exciting event! With ten national PBS Television specials and over 12 million CDs and DVDs sold worldwide, this Irish-born musical phenomenon has quickly made his mark in North America. The 2011 tour will feature Daniel's longtime musical companion, the Irish vocalist Mary Duff, as well as The Daniel O'Donnell Band. www.daniel-site.com
CHRIS BOTTI
Wednesday, March 16, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $35 - $49.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
A Brevard Jazz Series Production
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall in Love," Chris Botti has become the largest selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four No. 1 jazz albums, as well as multiple gold, platinum and Grammy Awards. Botti has recorded and performed with Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler. People Magazine voted Chris one of the "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2004. www.chrisbotti.com
AMERICAN VOICES: Gatlin, Gayle and Cooney
Sunday, March 20, 3 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $30 - $48 (plus applicable handling fees)
Two of country music's most esteemed vocalists, Larry Gatlin and Crystal Gayle team up with Irish American singer Andy Cooney for a celebration of country, heritage, faith and friendship. Gatlin is most known for leading The Gatlin Brothers, one of the most successful country music bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s. A platinum-selling singer, Gayle is most recognized for her Grammy Award-winning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." Cooney, who was called "Irish America's Favorite Son" by the New York Times, has soared in popularity for his versions of classics such as "Galway Bay" and "Danny Boy." Together, these American Voices make for a can't-miss show. www.cmientertainment.com/americanvoices.html
ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK
Thursday, March 24, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $45 - $65 (plus applicable handling fees)
For more than four decades, international recording legend Engelbert Humperdinck has shared a legacy of love with fans of every age, on every continent. His latest CD, "Legacy of Love" revisits many of his timeless hits including "Release Me, " "This Moment in Time" and "After The Lovin," as well as beloved classics including "Over the Rainbow" and "My Way." Never limiting himself to just one genre of music, Humperdinck has recorded everything from gospel to rock, received a Grammy nomination for his album "Always Hear the Harmony" and boasts 64 Gold and 24 Platinum albums. Since his rise to the top began, he's remained a revered global entertainer. A true icon of entertainment. www.engelbert.com
LAUGHTER AND REFLECTION WITH CAROL BURNETT
A Conversation with Carol Where the Audience Asks the Questions
Tuesday, March 29, 8 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $55 - $85 (plus applicable handling fees)
If there is one thing this renowned entertainer can do better than anyone else, it's talk at length, impromptu, before a live audience. "Laughter and Reflection," Carol Burnett's off-the-cuff banter with the audience, is a format that grew out of the question-and-answer sessions she shared with her studio audience on each episode of "The Carol Burnett Show." A six-time Emmy Award winner, Burnett has demonstrated such versatility since ending the 11-year run of the "The Carol Burnett Show" that she is now as widely recognized for her dramatic abilities as she is for her comedic and musical talents. This is a rare opportunity to talk to Carol in the same enjoyable and intimate audience-interactive format. Come with your questions and share in the fun with one of America's most loved and respected women in show business.
MAMMA MIA!
Monday - Tuesday, April 4-5, 7:30 pm
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 10, at Noon
Ticket Price: $49 - $58.50 (plus applicable handling fees)
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA! www.mamma-mia.com
Tickets may be purchased by visiting kingcenter.com
or by calling the King Center ticket office at 321.242.2219
Ticket office summer hours are 10am - 2pm, Monday-Friday
Beginning September 7th NEW TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Noon - 6 pm, Monday - Friday and 10 am - 2 pm on Saturdays
THEATRE FOR YOUTH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Individual Tickets On Sale Friday, August 27 at 10 am
These shows can be purchased online by visiting kingcenter.com
or at the King Center ticket office window
Single Tickets (321) 242- 2219 Group Reservations (321) 433-5718
ORDERING HAS BECOME EASIER FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKET PURCHASES. When you order tickets online you can now select your seats, pay for your order and print your tickets.
Tickets not purchased as part of a group package are subject to per ticket handling charge. All patrons, including infants are required to have a ticket for admission to the auditorium. All performances are on the Main Stage and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged.. For more information call the Educational Theatre Department at (321) 433-5718.
SCHOOL TIME SHOWS
(Theatre For Youth and Outreach presentations are not part of our season subscription.)
Ferdinand the Bull
Monday, September 27, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested Audience: Kindergarten - 6th
A musical adaptation based on Munro Leaf's beloved storybook integrates Spanish, flamenco dancing and original music to tell the story of Ferdinand an unusual bull, who elects to pick flowers and Danilo the reluctant matador who chooses to celebrate individuality and differences over bullfighting. www.childsplaynationaltour.org
Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona: The Musical
Monday, October 11, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested Audience: Grade Pre kindergarten - 4th
Featuring an energetic score by composer Aron Accurso, this enchanting production illustrates that you can't judge a pot by its pasta! Featuring traditional Commedia dell'arte and a set design inspired by the Strega Nona pop-up story book. www.bsoinc.com
The Coppelia Project: A Clown Ballet
Monday, January 24, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested audience: Grade 3- 9th
Based on the comic ballet Coppelia by Leo Delibes, the Coppelia Project explores the issues of tolerance and overcoming obstacles. Told through dance, physical theatre and nonverbal communication the three act play features life-sized mechanical dolls that come alive on stage.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/STB/index.html
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Thursday,February 3, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Pre kindergarten -2nd
Based on the Caldecott Honor winning picture book full of adventure, songs and dance, Emmy Award Winner Mo Willems and Grammy Award winning composer Michael Silversher team up to bring this hilariously funny tale of a family, their stuffed bunny and their trip to the Laundromat to the stage. www.kennedy-center.org/programs/family/ontour
The Peking Acrobats
Tuesday, February 15, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested Audience: All ages
Celebrating their silver anniversary, this tour features special guests, the Women's Peace Orchestra Musicians of China. Trained since childhood to defy the laws of body mechanics and physics, the Peking Acrobats astound the audience with their athleticism, grace, charisma and razor- sharp precision. www.iaipresentations.com
PROJECT Trio in concert
Tuesday, March 15, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested Audience: All ages
Blending their classical training styles, the TRIO engages today's young audience in a musical kaleidoscope featuring works of great music masters such as Bach, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. PROJECT Trio's aim is to engage the young audience in music appreciation and bridge the gap between classical and popular music. http://whatisproject.org
Wednesday, May 4, 10:30 am
Ticket Price: $9.00 (plus applicable handling fees)
Suggested Audience: All ages
Bringing their youthful enthusiasm to audiences everywhere with a highly energetic and entertaining concert, members of Soul Street Dance perform excerpts from their newest work "Breakin' Backwards". The show includes musical selections from Count Basie to Michael Jackson, infused with a diverse array of choreography spanning decades. www.gardnerartsnetwork.com
OUTREACH
Assemblies for students:
The Fairy Tales of Grimm
We are seeking community venues to host the following program
Available: Monday - Wednesday November 15-17, 2010
Cost: $600 per venue
Appropriate for students: Kindergarten -5th
Full of laughs and audience participation, this classic 19th century "Melodrama" features tales of The Bremen Town Musicians, Rapunzel and Hansel & Gretel.
Appropriate for audiences up to 400 people
Connection to subject areas: Literature, Theatre, History
www.atlantic-coast-theatre.com
Creative Movement Workshop - Led by the cast of The Coppelia Project
Available Monday, January 24, 2011
Appropriate students grade 3-9 • Limited to 60 participants first come basis
The workshop explores physical theatre: How do you tell stories without words? How can you be expressive with non-verbal signals? Skills of observation, concentration, improvisation, clowning and pantomime will be emphasized in the workshop. Participants will leave with a heightened sense of how their body language can tell a story and that physical theatre makes the actor more aware of the visual nature of theatre and performance. PRIORITY SEATING will be given to students attending the main stage show.
SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS
Monday and Tuesday January 31 - February 1, 2011 ? 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$40.00
Dance Integration across the Curriculum
This workshop will emphasize the definition of "Arts Integration" enhanced by skill building and strategies for dance. Connection to subject areas of: Language arts; Mathematics and Science.
Registration for the workshop is open to all teachers of public and private schools
Receive in service credits when you complete the seminar
Suggested Audience: Teachers of 3rd through 12th grade
Brevard Public School teachers can sign up on ERO beginning in September
A King Center reservation is still required for all attendees
Sign up early - class size is limited
MASTER CLASS - Introduction to Musical Improvisation
Led by members of PROJECT Trio
Available Monday March 14, 2011, 6 PM
$5 - Appropriate for students: grade 5-12
Train with master teachers from Project Trio. Participants will gain insight into the world of new chamber music while increasing performance skills. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and will leave the class with a new appreciation and approach to their instruments. Prior improvisation is not a prerequisite for the class. A talk with members of the cast is available and subject to change based on touring schedule. Students attending the main stage concert at the King Center will have PRIORITY SEATING on a first come basis. Reservations are required. Approximately 60 minutes http://whatisproject.org
2011 Summer Theatre Camp
STAY TUNED! DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
The King Center Summer Theatre Camp offers opportunities for young people to explore their creative and performing talents and culminates with a finale showcasing the work done during the camp experience. Spaces fill up fast!
Check kingcenter.com for news and updates to our program!
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