Theatre By The Sea Announces 2010 Children's Festival 7/2-8/20

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the 2010 summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea's Children's Festival. Performances will be held on Friday, July 2, 9, 23, 30, August 13 & 20 at 10:00 AM and 12 noon. Single tickets are $10.00 each with packages of three shows or more for $8.00 per ticket. Discount rates are available for groups of 20 or more by calling (401) 782-3800 x18. Before or after the show families can enjoy refreshments which will be available for purchase at the gazebo.

The 2010 Schedule features the following performances:

July 2 - SteveSongs
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been performing original music for over a decade and has recently gained national attention as the musical co-host, Mr. Steve, on PBS KIDS. Steve's music is a unique blend of clever lyrics, educational themes, pure silliness and true musical talent that appeals to parents as much as it does to kids. Steve will be playing PBS KIDS favorites along with rockin' hits from 5 award-winning CDs.

July 9 - The Airborne Comedians
Whether balanced atop seven-foot unicycles or frantically flinging objects at one another, this pair is a sure bet to make you laugh. Over the past fifteen years, this duo has entertained audiences of all ages and backgrounds. They juggle a cornucopia of objects including (but not limited to) baseball bats, lawn chairs, flaming torches, children, hats, clubs, balls, rings, electric guitars, machetes, flaming lawn chairs, fruits, and random objects from the crowd.

July 23 - Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents Jabberwocky
One of the best known poems in children's literature springs to life through the wit and whimsy of Crabgrass Puppet Theatre. Explore the magical world of Lewis Carroll's Alice Through the Looking Glass, where you'll meet wondrous creatures like the Mimsy Borogrove, the Frumious Bandersnatch, and the dreaded Jabberwock! This celebration of the imagination is a marvelous introduction to the world of poetry, as well as a fabulous and funny adventure tale filled with stunning puppets and fantastical scenery.

July 30 - OSTC Players present The Fabulous Fable Factory
Monroe wanders into a seemingly abandoned factory and accidentally trips a lever, which activates the living factory of fable makers. The factory has been idle for over 2,000 years, because it has been missing the most important part - the "Moral Maker." Join Monroe and the fable factory characters as some of Aesop's best known fables including The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Tortoise and the Hare come to life in this magical production.

August 13 - Squeaky Clean
A Theatre By The Sea favorite is back for their 17th year! Squeaky Clean presents a rock ‘n' roll party featuring classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s including such popular favorites as "Rock Around the Clock," "Hit The Road Jack," "Splish Splash," "Peggy Sue," "It's My Party," "Twist and Shout," "Surfin' USA," "Stop in the Name of Love," "Rock the Boat," and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing."

August 20 - Keith Michael Johnson presents The Secret World of Bubbles
Back by popular demand! "How do bubbles do that?" That is what this show is all about. Packed with stunning state-of-the-art bubble sculptures designed to snare the attention of every audience member. The science behind the magic unfolds like a mystery, making this show both educational and unforgettable. You've never seen bubbles like this before... you can learn a lot from a bubble!

Theatre By The Sea is located at 364 Cards Pond Road, Matunuck, RI. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, online 24-hours-a-day at www.theatrebythesea.com and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587).

Introduce your child to the magic of live theatre this summer at Theatre By The Sea!