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
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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
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˚Girl Scout Day: 12/12 at 12pm
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Most enjoyed by families with children ages 5 and older.
^ASL Interpreted: 5/6 at 10am & 5/7 at 4pm
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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
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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
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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.
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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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