Emelin Theatre Announces 2010/2011 Family Series

All shows $18 adults, $13 children. The Emelin Theatre is also offering Family series subscriptions at a 20% discount when tickets are purchased to 5 or more shows.

Dinosaurs!
Oct 16 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Get ready to hang out with Stegosaurus and hobnob with Tyrannosaurus Rex as Jim West Productions brings the age of the dinosaurs to life! Enjoy prehistory as he mixes storytelling with the latest dinosaur discoveries, dino-puppet making ideas, and a rich musical score of Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev. Ages 2+

Charlotte's Web
Dec 4 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
E.B. White's classic is brought to life by Theatreworks USA! Charlotte (a spider) and Wilbur (a pig) are unlikely friends, but when Wilbur faces the troubling prospect of becoming pork dinner, it's Charlotte to the rescue. Spinning words into her web, Charlotte makes a miracle of Wilbur and turns him into a sensation too prized to be eaten. Ages 4

Paper Bag Players
Dec 26 & 27 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
The Paper Bag Players, a beloved favorite, return to the Emelin! Described by Parent Guide as "Side-splittingly funny and jam-packed with energy and pizzazz," The Players are sure to dazzle and entertain. Ages 2+

Trout Fishing in America
Jan 8 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Four-time Grammy nominees Trout Fising in America make music for kids of all ages who take their fun seriously! Band members Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet have been creating acclaimed children's music for over 30 years, and have been described as "the Lennon and McCartney of kids' music" (NPR). Ages 4+

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books
Jan 15 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Theatreworks USA presents eight fantastic mini-musicals based on popular kids' books. The tales range from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, about a demanding (and hungry) mouse, to Martha Speaks, the hilarious story of a family dog that starts to talk, and much more! Ages 4+

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Feb 20 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to the Emelin, bringing their acclaimed black light puppet show based on three classic Eric Carle tales, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chamelion. Ages 2+

Click Clack Moo
Mar 26 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
All day long Farmer Brown hears "click clack moo, clickety clackety moo..." The cows are typing and protesting their working conditions! A hilariously "moo-ving" musical about compromise based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. A Theatreworks USA production. Ages 4+

Cashore Marionettes
Apr 9 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Unmatched in artistry, grace and refinement of movement, the internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. The moving and humorous performances have astounded audiences in Europe, the Far East and across North America, and have received a UNIMA Citation of Excellence, "awarded to shows that touch their audiences deeply; that totally engage, enchant and enthrall" (UNIMA). Ages 4+

The Dream Jam Band
Apr 30 @ 11 am
With influences that range from The Beatles to Mozart and from Duke Ellington to Woody Guthrie, its no wonder The Dream Jam Band's debut album was named to the NPR Top 10 list of the Year's Best Family and Children's Albums. When asked how to describe their music, one member said, "a Marx Brothers movie that you can dance to!" Ages 4+

Junie B. Jones
May 14 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
First grade can be kinda scary, but when Junie B. has the chance to make new friends and stage a half-time show for her kickball playing classmates, it might not be so bad after all. A Theatreworks USA production. Ages 4+

For more information, please visit: www.emelin.org.

Box Office:
The Emelin Theatre 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY
(914) 698-0098
www.emelin.org