Performance Network Announces 2009-10 Saturday Series for Young Audiences

Performance Network Announces 2009-10 Saturday Series for Young Audiences.

Performance Network will present each of its touring Children's Theatre Network productions on the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM. Great entertainment for all ages, with a milk and cookie reception following each performance.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM

"Coco has fun at the Halloween House"

Through music, puppetry, movement, magic and lots of audience participation, Maureen Schiffman on mandolin and her kazoo playing puppet pal "Coco" invite you to visit a friendly Halloween house filled with lots of funny characters. Dress up in your costume and join in the festivities.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Family Fun Concert by Guy Louis
Join Guy Louis for a family fun concert that will surely delight young people of all ages. Don't forget to bring grandma and grandpa too, as the entire family will be a part of the celebration. Put on your dancin' shoes, as Guy will have the entire audience rockin' and rollin' right along with him in the aisles. Appropriate for All Ages.

Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Janet Marie & m'Archibald present "Imagine That!"

I'm here, You're here, Everybody's here, We're going to have a good time now! If you like Sing-Along Songs, Share-Along Stories, and just plain Good-Old-Fashioned FUN, this is the show for you. Perennial Family Favorites Janet Marie & m'Archibald present one of the most up-beat, enjoyable performances you and your kids will ever love! Original and Traditional Songs and Stories are presented in this couple of characters¹ trademark Musical-Story-Theatre style and everybody in the audience gets into the act. Calling all Cuddlebugs: it's time to "Imagine That!"

Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM

"Stone Soup"

Book and lyrics by James Ingagiola, music by Patrick Farrell

Can you whip up a tasty meal fit to feed a whole village with absolutely no ingredients? Impossible? No, it's simple: All it takes is a stone! Action, comedy and colorful characters communicate conflict resolution skills while fresh songs enliven this original version of The Brothers Grimm classic tale, teaching us that working together can allow everyone to win.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:00 PM

People Dancing presents "Dance-a-palooza"

People Dancing and friends perform fun works influenced by world cultures. Lively aa music, new dance video and dance games with the Audience! We will have you dancing in and out of your seats. Appropriate for All Ages!

Saturday, April 17, 2010 1:00 PM

Michael Lee and Opus Mime
Physical, fun storytelling. Opus Mime presents new tales and old favorites, filled with comedy, silliness, a bit of drama and lots of audience participation. Appropriate for All Ages!

Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 1:00 PM

LaRon Williams, Storyteller
LaRon Williams is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning storyteller who has toured extensively presenting programs and workshops. His highly participatory, music spiced performances which have been labeled experiences of "goosebumpy delight" present a dynamic blend of original and traditional tales crafted to help improve literacy, promote peaceful conflict resolution, foster cooperation, encourage community, build self esteem, and deepen our historical understanding of the American Ideal of Democratic inclusion.

Appropriate for All Ages.

Tickets for all performances are $10 for adults and $7 for 16 year-olds and under.
Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734.663.0681, online at www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance.

Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor's only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and The Children's Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.

 

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