Aurora Theatre Opens Children's Series with a Classic Family Puppet Show

Aurora Theatre has assembled the best children's performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County in order to give parents and their children a chance to experience their artistry in our amazing facility in downtown Lawrenceville.

School is back in session and so is Aurora Children's Playhouse with two dynamic performances this August to kick off our 2010 - 2011 Season of Children's performances. On August 12, join Brer Rabbit and his friends for 40 minutes of stories, music, and humor in this new production by puppeteer, David Stephens (All Hands Productions). The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit combines the classic characters with new, original stories. Brer Rabbit has his toughness put to the test in "Brer Rabbit and the Fly." Brer Bear falls for one of Brer Fox's tricks in "Brer Bear and the Beehive." You'll learn Brer Rabbit's special fishing technique in "Brer Rabbit Goes Fishing." Finally, Brer Rabbit learns to play the banjo in "Brer Rabbit Tries to Sing." This all ages show features hand and rod puppets.

Children's entertainer Scott Douglas (World Music Productions) takes audiences on a fantastic journey to discover the 20th Century's only new acoustic instrument on August 28. In Panorama of Steel Drums, audience members will not only hear but participate in a performance featuring the sounds of Calypso, Reggae, Soca and other forms of music on the steel drum. Enjoy the last sounds of summer and the excitement of a Caribbean carnival.

The Aurora Children's Playhouse series features: puppeteers, magicians, storytellers, jugglers and musicians intended for youngsters to have their first theatrical experiences. At about 45 minutes in length, perfect for the young attention span, these lively performances are fun for the whole family. Aurora Children's Playhouse performances are held on select Saturday mornings at 10AM unless otherwise noted.

Bullet Points

8/21/10 10 AM
The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit All Hands Productions - David Stephens

8/28/10 10 AM
Panorama of Steel Drums World Music Productions - Scott Douglas

Tickets $7

Playhouse Tix: 10 Admissions to be used anytime for only $50

Reservations: 678.226.6222

Aurora Theatre
128 Pike Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
678-226-6222
www.auroratheatre.com

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