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Fairy Tales Gone Bananas!
By : Shana Banana
Shana Banana Presents a musical presentation of classic, multicultural fairy tales,
Fairy Tales Gone Bananas!
A Fairy Godmother who has a fit of sneezes? A not-so-evil dragon prince who wants plant flowers? A vain and bullyish beetle? A boy who jumps out of a giant peach? Step into Fairy Tale Land with not-so-classic characters who take children from America to Europe to Japan and beyond. With original songs, Shana Banana and the audience discover that fairy tales involve conflicting characters, magic,
overcoming fears and other interesting elements to
triumph and learn in some way. Complete with
imagination, cultural awareness, and appreciation of
individual and intercultural (and interspecies) similarities, this show will keep children entertained, moving,
dancing, acting and singing.
Grades: PK-3rd
Friday, October 7 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(10:15am show open to the General Public)
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Rumpelstiltskin
By : Play'N Around Children's Theater
The excitement begins when Gracie the Baker’s daughter meets a magical little elf who spins straw into gold for a royal fee. Lessons in this original musical include: It isn’t nice to brag or boast and never make a promise that you can’t keep.
Grades: PK-3rd
Wednesday, October 19 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, October 20 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(October 20 10:15 am- General Public Show)
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Mother Goose
" A Pocketful of Rhymes"
By : Stages Productions
Starring the world’s first Lady of Rhyme – Mother Goose, this exciting show literally lifts these classic stories off the pages of the book and brings them to life. From Little Boy Blue and The Cat and The Fiddle to a high stepping hoe-down Yankee Doodle Dandy with a dozen more in between. Mother Goose: A Pocketful of Rhymes is just the ticket to excite kids of all ages about rhymes and reading.
Grades: PK-3rd
Monday, November 14 10:15 am
Wednesday, November 16 10:15 am
Thursday, November 17 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Friday, November 18 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(November 18 10:15 am and 7:00 pm - General Public)
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Santa's Holiday Revue
By : Stages Productions
Santa’s Holiday Revue is a fast paced rollicking musical that takes a joyous ‘round the world tour of the dances, songs and stories from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more. Students will sing, clap and tap along as they learn new and old traditions, customs and folklore that instill the magic of the season. This wonderful jubilee creates a memorable and heart-warming experience that celebrates the true spirit of cultural diversity.
Grades: PK-3rd
Monday, December 12 10:15 am
Wednesday, December 14 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, December 15 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Friday, December 16 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(December 16 10:15am and 7:00 pm - General Public)
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School House Rock
By : Stages Productions
The Emmy Award-Winning 1970’s pop culture phenomenon comes to the
musical stage! The action begins when a young school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear in his home and help him to instruct his students on a variety of subjects including Math, Science, History, Politics and Grammar. Through a series of classic songs like “Unpack Your Adjectives”, “Just a Bill”, and “Conjunction Junction” this multimedia treat shows a whole new generation of young people that learning can be as fun as you choose to make it.
Grades: 1st-5th
Wednesday, January 25 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, January 26 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Friday, January 27 10:15 am and 11:45 am and 7:00 pm
(January 27 10:15 am and 7:00 pm - General Public Shows)
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By: Strictly Entertainment
Join Professor Franzini and Lippo the Clown again in their action packed show. Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific interest and a better understanding of science for grades K through 5. Added to the fun is wild investigation of astronomy. Lippo arrives on the scene atop the giant rolling globe “SUN” and rides through the solar system on a unicycle. All the scientific elements are dynamically demonstrated through clowning, juggling, magic and more. Rosie, the scientifically trained Wonderdog, will again be the star of the show!
Grades: 1st-5th
Wednesday, February 1 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, February 2 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(February 2 10:15 am - General Public Show)
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The Velveteen Rabbit
By : Stages Productions
Return to a simpler time in Margery William’s poignant story about a nursery filled with toys and their dreams of being real. Join the curious rabbit, the wise, old Skin Horse and even the rappin’ Jack-in-de-box as they sing and dance their way into your heart. This musical adaptation features all the nursery magic and tenderness that made The Velveteen Rabbit one of the most popular children’s stories of all time.
Grades: PK-3rd
Wednesday, February 8 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, February 9 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Friday, February 10 10:15 am and 11:45 am and 7:00 pm
(February 10 10:15 am and 7:00 pm- General Public Shows)
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Jack and the Beanstalk
By : Play'N Around Children's Theater
Enjoy this classic Tale about a boy named Jack who trades his cow, Betsy, for magic beans. This original musical comedy shows us the importance of not giving up.
Grades: PK-3rd
Wednesday, March 7 10:15 am and 11:45 am
Thursday, March 8 10:15 am and 11:45 am
(March 8 10:15 am - General Public Show)
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Cracker Cinderella
By : Katie Adams Make Believe Theater
Featuring table-top puppets, storytelling and audience participation.
In this original version of Cinderella, puppets crafted like old fashioned dolls, a helpful tree fairy, and a gown made with magic moss are all combined to bring a unique flavor of old-time Florida to this beloved rags-to-riches tale. Time and again “Ella” faces hardships. Still she perseveres with her dreams, always keeping a good attitude, and in the end finds happiness. Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams blends surprise and delight into the twists and turns of Ella’s journey, accompanied by the nostalgic strains of hammer dulcimer folk music.
Grades: PK-3rd
Wednesday, March 21 10:15 am & 11:45 am
Thursday, March 22 10:15 am & 11:45 am
(March 22 10:15 am - General Public Show)
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The Ugly Duckling
By : Stages Productions
Born bigger and different than the other hatchlings, the ugly duckling is ridiculed by his brothers and sisters, rejected by the other ducks, and eventually shunned by the entire barnyard. The little bird leaves home, embarking on a rollicking journey through hecklers, hunters, and hilarious hi-jinks only
to discover that the beauty he was seeking was inside him all along. For over two centuries, Hans Christian Andersen’s, “The Ugly Duckling”, has been a childhood favorite all over the world. Now Stages Productions revives the classic tale in a brand new musical which is sure to please the entire family.
Grades: PK-3rd
Wednesday, May 2 10:15 am & 11:45 am
Thursday, May 3 10:15 am & 11:45 am
Friday, May 4 10:15 am & 11:45 am & 7:00 pm
(May 4 10:15 am & 7:00 pm - General Public Shows)
www.stagesproductions.com
Prices
$5.50 per person with groups of 10 or more
(1 chaperone per 15 students attending show)
Tickets needed for age 2 and up. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.
Show Sponsors
Center Place Gift Shop - Pat's Corner
2011 Wild Dame Night
2011 Arts Gala
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County and
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
Click here for
Arts Council Website
(www.tampaarts.com)
Public School Reservation Information:
Hillsborough County Public Schools
All reservations should be made on-line at:
Click here for
Arts in Education Website
(www.artsinedu.com)
if you have any additional questions, please contact
Rainie Guerard at the
Hillsborough County Field Trip Office
813-272-4963
Thank You.