Arden 2015/16 Children's Theatre Brochure

ARDEN THEATRE

CHILDREN’S

2015 Two favorite stories as you’ve never seen them before.

HANS BRINKER & THE SILVER SKATES THE STINKY CHEESE MAN & OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES

HANS BRINKER SILVER SKATES

AND

THE

A world premiere by

LAURA EASON Adapted from the novel by

MARY MAPES DODGE

Production Sponsor:

Directed by

WHIT MACLAUGHLIN

Nov 24 - Jan 31 Mon Tue

Wed Thu

Nov 24 25

10a

30 Dec 1 10a 10a

F. Otto Haas Stage

10a

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26

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Sun A great skating contest is

Fri

Sat

27

28

29

12p

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12&7p

10a

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10a

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10a 10&4p 10a&7p 12&4p

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28

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Jan 1

7

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10a 10a 10a&4p 10a 10a&7p 12˚&4p

10a 10a 10a&4p 12p 12p 12&4p 12&4p 12p

4

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25

5

10a

12

10a

19

6

10a

13

10a

12&4p 12&4p 12&4p 12&4p

10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p 10a 10a^&7p 12&4p^ 12&4p

10a

10a

10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p

21

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^ASL Interpreted:

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˚Girl Scout Day: 12/12 at 12pm

10a

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announced, and the winner will receive a shiny pair of silver skates. But will Hans and his sister, with their wooden skates, be able to compete against children who own steel blades? Set in 19th century Holland, this new production celebrates the importance of grit and determination, the value of generosity, and the thrill

of flying down the ice on a pair of skates.

10a

10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p

Most enjoyed by families with children ages 6 and older.

1/15 at 10am & 1/16 at 4pm Weekend pricing applies: 12/28-1/1

THE THE

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by JOHN Adapted by JOHN GL KA an IESZ R E SE H N T JO O y b D k JON SEIESZKA and LANE SM o N o b A e th n o ed Bas Based on Directed

by MATT Directed

by MATTHEW RE book Sby E GLO NU HT TALby ID

by JO Pthe tedLY apIR Adapted JOHN GLORE S dA AF KER LANE SMITH JON SEIESZKA TTHEW DECand Directed by MA Directed by MATTHEW DECK Adapted by JOHN GLORE

by MATTHEW DECKER Apr 6 - Jun 12Directed Arcadia Stage What do you get when you take

Sat Based on theFribook

by Sun fairy tale classics and turn them 10 Apr 6 7 8 9 on their heads? The widely JON SEIESZKA and12p LANE SMITH

10a 10a 10a&7p 12&4p

Mon Tue Wed Thu

acclaimed Caldecott Awardwinning book comes to the by10a&7p JOHN 12p GLORE Adapted 10a 10a 10a 12&4p stage in a wildly creative new 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 production featuring a cast of by 10a&7p MATTHEW DECKER Directed 10a 10a 10a 12&4p 12&4p characters including Jack (of 25 26 27 28 29 30 May 1 the “beanstalk” fame), Chicken

10a 10a 10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p Licken (who believes the sky Is 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 falling), The Really Ugly Duckling

10a 10a 10a 10a^ 12&4p^ 12&4p (who grows up to be…a re 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ally ugly duck), and The Stinky

10a 10a 10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p Cheese Man (who you just have 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 to smell to believe). With music

10a 10a 10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p and madcap adventures, this 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

10a 10a 10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p Arden production will prove that kids can be silly and smart!

30 31 Jun 1 2 3 4 5 11 12

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10a

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10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p

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10a 10a&7p 12&4p 12&4p

Most enjoyed by families with children ages 5 and older.

^ASL Interpreted: 5/6 at 10am & 5/7 at 4pm

SEE BOTH SHOWS and save!

By buying both shows together you’ll receive exclusive subscriber benefits: SAVINGS:

Save over 40% from buying shows individually. Plus get parking and dining discounts!

FLEXIBILITY:

We accommodate your family’s changing schedule with quick and easy ticket exchanges up to 24 hours before your performance.

BEST SEATS: Many performances sell out, but subscribers are seated fi rst!

TICKET PRICING WEEKDAYS (Tues through Fri at 10am)

*December 24 - January 1 performances are subject to weekend pricing.

WEEKENDS (Fri at 7pm, Sat and Sun 12pm, 4pm, 7pm)

Adults* 18 yrs +

SUBSCRIPTIONS $40.00 ($20.00 per show) (Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

Teens*

$32.00 ($16.00 per show)

Kids*

12 yrs & under

$26.00 ($13.00 per show)

Adults*

$50.00 ($25.00 per show)

13 – 17 yrs

18 yrs +

Teens* 13 – 17 yrs

Kids*

12 yrs & under

(Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

$40.00 ($20.00 per show) $30.00 ($15.00 per show) Quick and easy ticket exchanges

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

By phone: 215.922.1122

BRING A GROUP When purchasing 20 or more tickets at a time, enjoy: SAVINGS: One price for all tickets! $14 weekdays / $18 weekends.

Buy both shows for your group at once for only $12 per show on weekdays!

PAYMENT PLAN: Hold your space with a deposit and pay the full amount closer to your visit.

EDUCATIONAL STUDY GUIDES: We’ll email you background information, games, activities and lessons before your visit to the theatre.

PRIORITY SEATING: Groups are seated together when making your initial reservation.

THEATRE WORKSHOPS AT YOUR SCHOOL OR AT THE ARDEN

Build on your Children’s Theatre experience by connecting the themes of the play to your classroom curriculum. Workshops can occur before or after your theatre visit and are taught by the Arden’s talented Teaching Artists.

SINGLE TICKETS

GROUPS (20+)

$34.00 per show (Seniors 62 +, take $5 off)

$22.00 per show

$14.00 per ticket*

$18.00 per show $36.00 per show (Seniors 62 +, take $5 off)

$24.00 per show

$18.00 per ticket*

$20.00 per show Single Tickets are final and cannot be exchanged

*Groups of 150+ save even more! Call for details.

Online 24/7: ardentheatre.org

THE ARDEN EXPERIENCE Share two exciting stories with your children as you make great family memories together. Every Arden Children’s Theatre performance includes: a post-show Q&A with the cast a chance to meet the actors in the lobby a free show poster for all kids

2015

Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly® 2015 – Best Children’s Theatre

“The Arden once again announces itself as the local spot for smart children’s theater.”

-The Philadelphia Inquirer

ACCESSIBILITY The Arden is fully accessible to all people with special needs. When purchasing, let the Box Offi ce know you want to take advantage of our accessibility services for best seating.

ASL interpretation: We work with Hands UP Productions to present shadow-signed performances, where interpreters are part of the action!

This year’s ASL interpreted performances will be: HANS BRINKER & THE SILVER SKATES Fri, January 15 at 10am Sat, January 16 at 4pm THE STINKY CHEESE MAN Fri, May 6 at 10am Sat, May 7 at 4pm

Arden Theatre Company was named a “Keystone of Accessibility” by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Information enclosed on family tickets, group discounts and our fully accessible performances.

24/7 at ardentheatre.org

215.922.1122 or

Get your tickets today!

Apr 6 - Jun 12

& OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES

THE STINKY CHEESE MAN

Nov 24 - Jan 31

HANS BRINKER & THE SILVER SKATES

ARDEN CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2015/16 SEASON

Production photos by Mark Garvin. Cover: Taysha Canales and Steve Pacek in Sideways Stories from Wayside School, 2013. Inside top left: Taysha Canales in The Jungle Book, 2015. Bottom left: Audience members & Taysha Canales. Inside top right: Emilie Krause in Beauty and the Beast, 2014. Bottom right: Audience members & Emilie Krause. Back: Doug Hara in Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, 2014.

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