Emelin Theatre Announces 2011/2012 Family Series

The Emelin Theatre is excited to announce the 2011/2012 Family Series. All shows are $18 for adults and just $13 for children. Subscriptions are available at 6 shows or more for a savings of 20%.
Please visit www.emelin.org for more information, tickets, videos and more.

Sylvester & the Magic Pebble
Oct 29, 2011 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
When Sylvester, a winsome donkey, picks up a shiny red pebble, its magic spins a heartwarming story that reveals the true importance of family and friends. This charming story has been adapted for the stage by Enchantment Theatre Company, drawn from the much-loved children's book, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, written and illustrated by William Steig, author of Shrek. Ages 4+

Billy Kelly & the Blah Blah Blahs
Nov 12, 2011 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
"There isn't another soul alive making music for children quite like Billy Kelly. And that is not some kind of joke" (Jeff Bogle, Out With the Kids). Emerging on the kids' music scene in 2009, Billy Kelly's clever tunes were quickly well received by kid's music bloggers, kid's music radio stations and, most importantly, by kids! Ages 4+

Seussical
Nov 27, 2011 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, Seussical is an incredible crazy-quilt adventure, in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous "think" ever save the day! Ages 4+

The Paper Bag Players
Dec 26 & 27, 2011 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
The Paper Bag Players, a beloved favorite, return to the Emelin! Described by ParentGuide News as "side-splittingly funny and jam-packed with energy and pizzazz," The Players are sure to dazzle and entertain. Ages 2+

Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals
Jan 7, 2012 @ 11 am
Originally written for use in his Music for Aardvarks kids' classes, David Weinstone's songs have since captured the imagination of families all across the country. With songs that range from rock to folk to reggae to blues, "it's no exaggeration to say that Weinstone has changed the musical geography of kids music" (Time Out NY Kids). Ages 2+

The Stinky Cheese Man
Jan 28, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Jack has to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans...and then there's that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! Characters slide in and out of stories and nothing is quite the same as you remember it from classic fairytales in this stage adaptation of the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Ages 4+

Galumpha
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty and merriment. The performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, consistently bringing audiences to their feet. Ages 4+

Nate the Great
Mar 3, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Nate the Great, a pint-sized young detective, takes on his toughest case yet in a story about teamwork and friendship that carries on the grand tradition of crime-solving detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Nero Wolfe and Charlie Chan! This fun musical is based on the first volume in Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's classic book series. Ages 4+

The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare
Mar 24, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
The Ugly Duckling, the beloved tale about personal transformation and acceptance, tells the story of a neglected duckling searching for friends who will love him for who he truly is. In The Tortoise and the Hare, children (and hares!) learn the valuable lesson that slow and steady wins the race. Ages 4+

Hudson Vagabond Puppets: Three Billy Goats Gruff & Caps for Sale
Apr 21, 2011 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
The Hudson Vagabond Puppets bring to life the classic tales of the Three Bill Goats Gruff and Caps for Sale in their larger-than-life puppetry and mask production. Using traditional techniques from around the world, the puppeteers magically become mere shadows of the enormous figures they bring to life. Ages 3+

Skippyjon Jones
May 5, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! He pretends to be many things as long as he is not a Siamese cat! Based on the book by Judy Schachner, Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your imagination and following your dreams. Ages 3+

Pirate School!
June 2, 2012 @ 11 am & 1:30 pm
Pirate School! is a madcap sea-faring comic vaudeville show for the whole family, where kids 4 and up are taught to be good pirates, and everyone discovers their "inner-swashbuckler." The Golden Age of the Buccaneer collides with magic, music, bubbles and mayhem on a hilarious romp. Ages 4+

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

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