Arden Children's Theatre 2011/12 Season

“A fantasy that’s tantalizingly within reach.”

–The Philadelphia Inquirer

ARDEN

2011/12 SEASON

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

By Greg Banks

Directed by Matthew Decker

Apr 25 - Jun 17 Tue

Wed

Apr 25 10a

May 1 2 10a

8

10a

15

10a

22

10a

29

10a

5

10a

12

10a

10a

Thu

Fri

26

27

3

10a 10a&7p

4

5

6

11

12

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

16

17

10a

10a^

23

24

30

10a 10a

6

29

12&4p

10

10a

28

Sun

12p

9

10a

Sat

10a

10a

18

13

12&4p

19

20

25

26

27

31

Jun 1

2

3

12&4p^ 12&4p

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

10a

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

7

8

9

10

13

14

15

16

17

10a

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

Enter Sherwood Forrest with Robin Hood, the legendary hero!

Wielding a bow and arrow, Robin and his merry men join forces to stand up for what’s right. This athletic take on the fabled story features trickery, disguises, swordfights, live music and plenty of help from the audience.

^ASL Interpreted: 5/18 at 10am & 5/19 at 4pm ˚Grandparents Day: 5/27

Adapted from the book by E.B. White

By Joseph Robinette Directed by Whit MacLaughlin

Nov 30 - Jan 29 Tue

Wed

Thu

Nov 30 Dec 1 10a

6

10a

13

7

10a

8

10a

10a

Fri

Sat

2

3

9

10

11

17

18

24

25

31

Jan 1

10a&7p

Sun

4

12&4p

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

10a

10a

14

15

16

20

21

22

23

28

29

30

4

5

6

7

8

13

14

15

20

21

22

27

28

29

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

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

27

12p

3

10a

10

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

11

10a

12

10a

10a

10a

17

18

19

10a

10a

10a

24

25

26

10a

10a

10a

12p 12p

2p

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

Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful than in this wonderful tribute to one of the greatest stories for children ever written. ^ASL Interpreted: 1/13 at 10am & 1/14 at 4pm ˚Grandparents Day: 1/8 Weekend pricing applies: 12/27-12/30

SEE CHARLOTTE’S WEB or ROBIN HOOD SINGLE SHOW PRICING (includes a ticket to ONE show) WEEKDAYS (Tues. through Fri., including Fri. nights)*

WEEKENDS (all Sat. and Sun. performances)*

$30.00 per show

$32.00 per show

(Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

(Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

Teens*

$20.00 per show

$22.00 per show

Kids*

$16.00 per show

$18.00 per show

Adults*

*Adults are 18 yrs +

*Teens are 13 – 17 yrs *Kids are 12 yrs and under *Tuesday, December 27 - Friday, December 30 performances are subject to weekend pricing.

Tickets cannot be exchanged, but by paying the full price you don’t have to commit to both shows in advance.

JOIN US FOR BOTH SHOWS

Becoming a subscriber to children’s theatre is easy! Buy both shows at once and you’ll receive these exclusive benefits:

SAVINGS: Save up to 35% by purchasing tickets to both shows.

FLEXIBILITY: Quick and easy ticket exchanges up to 24 hours before your performance. We are happy to accommodate the changes in your schedule!

BACKSTAGE ACCESS: We’ll host subscriber-only events for

each production to give the whole family insight on the play and our production. Charlotte’s Web: Sat, Jan 7 Robin Hood: Sat, May 19

BEST SEATS: Subscribers are seated first! Performances do sell out, so secure your seats by subscribing.

SUBSCRIBER PRICING (includes a ticket to BOTH shows) WEEKDAYS

WEEKENDS

(Tues. through Fri., including Fri. nights)

(all Sat. and Sun. performances)

2 shows for $40.00

2 shows for $50.00

(Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

(Seniors 62 +, take $2 off)

2 shows for $32.00

2 shows for $40.00

Teens*

2 shows for $26.00

2 shows for $30.00

Kids*

*Adults are 18 yrs +

*Teens are 13 – 17 yrs

*Kids are 12 yrs and under

Adults*

BRING YOUR STUDENTS OR GROUP When purchasing 20 or more tickets at a time, enjoy:

SAVINGS: One price for all tickets! $12 weekdays / $16 weekends.

Buy both shows for your group for $10 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.

GROUP PRICING (includes a ticket to ONE show) WEEKDAYS (Group of 20+)

$12.00 per ticket

WEEKENDS (Group of 20+)

$16.00 per ticket

Buy both shows for your group for $10 on weekdays!

THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS:

Build on your Children’s Theatre experience by exploring themes of the play or further develop your students’ interest in theatre with personalized sessions by Arden’s talented teaching artists.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

Host your child’s birthday party at the theatre.

Invite your friends, bring a cake, and we’ll take care of the rest! Visit ardentheatre.org/birthdayparties for more information.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! By phone: 215.922.1122 Online 24/7: ardentheatre.org

THE ARDEN EXPERIENCE Arden Children’s Theatre is most enjoyed by families with children ages 5 and older.

Every Arden Children’s Theatre performance includes: a post-show Q&A with the cast a chance to meet the actors in the lobby Subscribers receive BACKSTAGE ACCESS to each production

“Memorable theatre that everyone enjoys and is inspired by.”

–Philadelphia Weekly

ACCESSIBILITY The Arden is fully accessible to all people with disabilities.

ASL interpretation is available at select Arden Children’s Theatre performances. We work with Hands UP Productions to present shadowsigned performances, where interpreters are part of the action!

This year’s ASL interpreted performances will be: CHARLOTTE’S WEB Fri, January 13 at 10am Sat, January 14 at 4pm ROBIN HOOD Fri, May 18 at 10am Sat, May 19 at 4pm

Arden Theatre Company was named a “Keystone of Accessibility” by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2000.

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

215.922.1122 or 24/7 at ardentheatre.org

Get your tickets today!

Apr 25 - Jun 17

Nov 30 - Jan 29

ARDEN CHILDREN’S THEATRE 2011/12 SEASON

Media Partners: Photos by Mark Garvin. Cover: Rob McClure (The Flea and the Professor, 2011).

Inside left: Alex Keiper (The Flea and the Professor, 2011). Inside right: Steve Pacek (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, 2010). Back cover: Frank X (Peter Pan, 2009/10).

Community Partner:

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