Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at 'BEANSTALK', 'ERRORS' & 'LITTLE SHOP', Set for Studio East/StoryBook This Year

Studio East and StoryBook Theater have four shows sure to delight a variety of theater goers this winter. The youngest audiences, and their parents, will enjoy a touring production of StoryBook Theater's 55-minute fun and colorful musical, JACK & THE BEANSTALK. Studio East presents to our older audiences the heroic adventure, THE ODYSSEY, Shakespeare's COMEDY OF ERRORS, and the tongue-in-cheek rock musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. A love of theater can never be started too early or nurtured enough - scroll down for a sneak peek at the shows!

In JACK & THE BEANSTALK, Jack is frightened of everything in real life, except the adventures in his head. But, when given the choice to stay home and dream, or explore the world a giant beanstalk has to offer, Jack decides to find the courage to climb the beanstalk and to have a real-life adventure of his own. In true StoryBook style, this show teaches audiences why it is important to face your fears.

Tickets to JACK & THE BEANSTALK are $15 and can be purchased at www.storybooktheater.org or (425)820-1800. Kirkland performances can be purchased at kpcenter.org or (425)893-9900.

The local, professional cast will perform at the following venues:

4 Shows in Renton: Renton Carco Theatre - 1717 Maple Valley Highway; Jan 30 & 31 @ 11am & 1pm

11 Shows in Kirkland: Kirkland Performance Center - 350 Kirkland Ave; Feb 6, 13, & 14* @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm AND Feb 7 @ 11am & 1pm *ASL interpreted for the Deaf

2 Shows in Everett: Everett PUD Auditorium - 2320 California Street; Feb 21 @ 11am & 1pm

1 Show in Shoreline: Shoreline Conference Center - 18560 1st Ave S NE; Feb 27 @ 11am

5 Shows in Fremont: Hale's Palladium - 4301 Leary Wy NW; Mar 5 @ 11am, 1pm & 3 pm AND Mar 6 @ 11am, 1pm

THE ODYSSEY - Voyage across land and sea, through the underworld to the top of Mt. Olympus, as Homer's Odyssey comes to life in this modern stage version by Mary Zimmerman. Muses, monsters and goddesses introduce this epic myth of the brave Odysseus and his valiant struggle to return to his homeland and the arms of his devoted wife and child. Sometimes comic, sometimes harrowing but always thrilling, THE ODYSSEY is a heroic adventure for all times.

The show is recommended for ages 10+ and has a running time of approximately 2 hours with intermission. Adult tickets are $17, while students and seniors are $15. All performances are at the Studio East Mainstage Theater located at 11730 118th Ave NE in Kirkland. Performances run Feb 5 - Feb 6, with the following show times: Feb 5 @ 7:30pm AND Feb 6 @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm.

A COMEDY OF ERRORS is the story of two sets of identical twins who were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus and his servant Dromio, of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus and his servant Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their Ephesus twins, a series of wild and hysterical mishaps ensue. Join us for Shakespeare's beloved comedy of mistaken identities, where confusion abounds and slapstick is king.

The show is recommended for ages 10+ and has a running time of approximately 2 hours with intermission. Adult tickets are $17, while students and seniors are $15. All performances are at the Studio East Mainstage Theater located at 11730 118th Ave NE in Kirkland. Performances run Feb 12 - Feb 13, with the following show times: Feb 12 @ 7:30pm AND Feb 13 @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS tells the story of Seymour Krelborn, a meek floral assistant who stumbles across a new breed of plant with very special powers and very special tastes. This rock-and-roll-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers the plant's true purpose is much bigger than just helping him out.

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows ever, this charmingly tongue-in-cheek musical comedy is recommended for ages 10+ and has a running time of approximately 2 hours with intermission. Adult tickets are $17, while students and seniors are $15. All Gala tickets are $18. All performances are at the Studio East Mainstage Theater located at 11730 118th Ave NE in Kirkland. Performances run Mar. 18 - Apr. 2, with the following show times: Mar 18 & 19 @ 7:30pm (Gala) AND Mar 25, 26, Apr 1, 2 @ 7:30pm AND Mar 19, Apr 2 @ 2:30pm.

Studio East Training for the Performing Arts was founded in 1992 to provide theater arts education for young people on the Eastside. It was founded on the belief that through the performing arts children can build confidence, and acquire leadership and teamwork skills while learning discipline, dedication and responsibility. Starting with one theater program for teens, Studio East has become one of the largest children's theater training programs in the Seattle area. Studio East also produces StoryBook Theater, an adult professional touring troupe that introduces young children to live theater at venues throughout the Puget Sound area.

Today, Studio East serves over 70,000 people annually with a comprehensive program of drama classes, theater arts camps, Mainstage productions and live performances for children from ages 3 through 19.

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