'CONFITURE', LIGHT PRINCESS, DRAGON KING and More Set for Third Season of Josh Oskrdal Children's Series

In memory of a boy who loved theatre, Hudson Village Theatre presents its third successful season of live, professional theatre for young audiences to spark new passions in boys and girls of all ages. This year, HVT features puppets, workshops, and stories born of ancient lore. The musical highlight is bound to be a children's story written and performed bilingually by the inimitable opera diva herself, Natalie Choquette.

Each play is presented only one weekend and space for the workshops is limited. Parents are urged to reserve soon. To purchase tickets or for more information: 450-458-5361 or hvtbox@videotron.ca. HVT website: www.villagetheatre.ca.

CONFITURE THE DRAGON WHO LOVED FRUIT

by Theatre de la Source

Friday October 17 @ 10:00am Saturday October 18 @ 2:00pm Ages 2 - 7

Confiture the Dragon is fond of sweet things. One morning he sets out to look for his breakfast when he discovers Fruitland, a country rife with fruit of every kind cultivated by the local animals. The hungry dragon digs in and devours all the fruit. When the animals discover that their harvest has been eaten, Confiture hastens to repair the damage, inviting his new friends to discover a secret. An amusing tale in which children discover fruit while learning the importance of respecting nature and each other. Theatre de la Source draws inspiration from Oriental theatres and includes dancing, singing and music in its creations.

TOTAL IMPROV 4 KIDS!

Limited Space

Saturday November 15 @ 9:00am

Ages 8 - 12

A fun and exciting workshop that taps into and expands children's imaginations. Using various theatre games, kids improve concentration and creativity, build life skills (listening, focusing, thinking on their feet), and learn problem solving techniques in a group dynamic. This is a wonderful vehicle to help shy children overcome their fears. Workshop facilitator, Mary Vuorela, director of the Hudson's annual Christmas Pantomime, has been teaching improvisation to adults and children for over 10 years. The cost is $15 per child.

GAME CHANGERS

By Alexandria Haber, directed by Alain Goulem

Saturday November 15 @ 2:00pm

Ages 7 - 12

There once was a peaceful place, where everyone lived happily together regardless of their likes or dislikes. That all changed when Empie, the Master Rule Maker, started to create rule upon rule. When Calliope finds out that wearing wings is no longer permitted, and Dex learns that flippers are not allowed either, they each decide that enough is enough. Empie pits the Wingeds and the Flippereds against each other, and thinking everyone is fooled but when Calliope and Dex realize it is Empie they must beat and not each other, the rules of the game change.

Drama workshop with John & Kathy

of Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre

Saturday January 17 @ 10:30am

Age 6 & over

Join John and Kathy for a one-hour drama workshop. Kids have fun with tongue twisters and theatre games, act out a nursery rhyme, and learn new ways to use their voices, bodies and imaginations to connect with each other and the audience. The cost is $15 per child.

The Light Princess

by Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre

Saturday January 17 @ 2:00pm

Ages 3 - 10

The Light Princess is a fairy tale with a few twists. A spiteful witch, not invited to the princess's christening, curses her by taking away her ... gravity? No problem. The princess laughs, floats, and swims to her heart's content, barely noticing a handsome prince. But when the witch drains away all the water, and the prince offers himself as a plug, the princess must find a way to break the curse and rescue him. This funny, thought-provoking tale about bravery, unselfishness and making good choices reminds kids and adults alike of the importance of empathy and compassion.

DIVA MALBOUFFA

with Natalie Choquette

Saturday February 14 @ 2:00pm

Ages 4 - 12

In this bililngual show, Mimi the Diva and her Maestro Figaro are expected for their concert at the opera but Mimi doesn't feel well at all! She is suffering from indigestion from too much fast food. What should she do? Mimi and Figaro ask the audience to help them find the magic recipe to get the Diva back into singing shape. While naming wholesome ingredients, the children participate in a mini-opera, "The Magic Food" by Wolfyummy Amadelicious Mozarella. A bunch of greens, a dash of Verdi, a plate of fish a? la Bellini, a bowl of fruit, a glass of milk, and to keep strong our beating heart, we dance to Bizet and Mozart!

THE FAIRY CIRCUS

by Tanglewood Marionettes

Friday April 17 @ 10:00am & 12:00pm

Ages 2 - 8

Featuring over twenty beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, The Fairy Circus is a showcase of turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. A solo puppeteer makes the puppets dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers. This show is perfect for young children and family audiences. The presentation includes a lively puppetry demonstration prior to the show, and a Q&A session afterwards.

THE DRAGON KING

by Tanglewood Marionettes

Saturday April 18 @ 2:00pm

For all ages

A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King to top all dragons! All this and more can be found in this award-winning production.

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