Alice In Wonderland & More Set For Victoria's 09-10 Line-up

Victoria Theatre Association's Young at Heart Family Series is back for another year of fantastical entertainment - and at the same family friendly prices as last season!

Victoria Theatre has just announced the 2009-2010 Young at Heart Family Series lineup, which includes fun for children of all ages: Alice in Wonderland, Spencer's Theatre of Illusion, Doktor Kaboom!, Seussical and Darwin. The Young at Heart Family series is still the largest and oldest performing arts series for children in the region. Victoria Theatre Association works hard to make it "Quality Play Time" for families, with diverse entertainment and pre-show activities in the lobby of the Victoria Theatre.

For more about the series, log on to www.victoriatheatre.com/youngatheart.

Alice in Wonderland - October 24 & 25, 2009

Lewis Carroll's classic comes to life for a new generation on the Victoria stage! Explore the dream world down the rabbit hole where madcap high jinks and outlandish adventures abound - complete with the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, the Cheshire Cat and more. This new musical theatre production is from Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre and features lavishly costumed characters and giant nine-foot-tall puppets, whirling, dancing and singing on their journey through Wonderland.

The Spencers Theatre of Illusion - December 5 & 6, 2009

You won't believe your eyes when master illusionists Kevin and Cindy Spencer take the stage! Theatre of Illusion is much more than a magic show - it's a powerful theatrical experience that you and your family will never forget. Discover the wonders of the impossible and celebrate the wonder and magic of the holiday season with this spectacular show from one of the most sought-after illusion teams in the business.

Doktor Kaboom! - January 23 & 24, 2010

Imagine if Mister Wizard and The Nutty Professor had a Rock & Roll German love child. Picture that child decades later. Now put him on stage - and duck!! Meet Doktor Kaboom. Audiences will be enthralled with this interactive one-man science/variety show starring actor/comedian David Epley as the eccentric inventor/scientist. Doktor Kaboom is touring the world with his fully equipped mobile laboratory, a wicked cool haircut, and a passion for science - and entertainment - that knows no bounds.

Seussical - February 27 & 28, 2010

"I can see that you've got quite a mind for you age! Why, one Think and you dragged me right onto the stage! Now I'm here there is no telling what may ensue with a cat such as me and a Thinker like you!" So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the beginning of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Adapted especially for family audiences from the original Broadway musical, this delightful show brings to life your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all the Who's of Whoville!

CORBIAN Visual Arts and Dance: Darwin - April 10 & 11, 2010

Meet Darwin. He is no ordinary pet; he's a dinosaur. In this unique and spectacular production, glow in the dark crayon-like creatures light up the stage with a moving tale of a dinosaur discovering the true meaning of love. Set to music, this feast for the eyes begins with a magical Scientist who puts Darwin together piece by piece. A beautiful bond develops between creator and beast; however, soon it's time for the innocent Darwin to explore his world, where he encounters many different types of living creatures and learns many important life lessons.

Season tickets for the Young at Heart Family Series are priced at a family friendly $75 for adults and $65 for children (ages 12 and under). Season tickets are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage, and may be purchased at the Schuster Center box office in downtown Dayton or by phone, at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630. Ticket Center Stage hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, noon - 4 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association and its entire 2009-2010 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

Victoria Theatre Association is one of Dayton's premier arts organizations. The upcoming 2009-2010 season includes the Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series, the Young at Heart Family Series, the Michelob Ultra Cool Films series, Star Attractions, the Universal 1 Variety Series, and the Physicians for Kids Discovery Series, which features curriculum-enhanced live theatre productions for school children. Victoria Theatre Association is proud of its alliance with the Dayton Opera Association. In addition to the performances it presents, Victoria Theatre Association also manages the historic Victoria Theatre, the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, and the Metropolitan Arts Center, which houses The Loft Theatre. Victoria Theatre Association receives funding from a variety of diverse public, corporate, individual and private sources, including the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District and the Ohio Arts Council. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program or organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

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