Beck Center Dance to Present PRINCESS SCARGO, 4/16-17

Beck Center Dance Workshop and Dance Education proudly present the legendary Princess Scargo with excerpts from Swan Lake, April 16 - 17, 2016. Show times are 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. Performances will be held in the Mackey Theater. Tickets are on sale now.

Princess Scargo is the touching story of young Native American girl who gives up a precious birthday gift in order to save her village. Based on a popular Native American legend, this enchanting adaptation embodies the true spirit of selflessness. Original choreography by Associate Director of Dance Education Melanie Szucs will be performed by 80 Beck Center students along with excerpts from the classic ballet Swan Lake.

A sensory-friendly performance of Princess Scargo will be staged for audience members with special needs on Friday, April 15. "Our sensory-friendly performances are welcoming and impactful for those on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities," remarked Beck Center's Director of Education, Ed Gallagher. "This performance will be an inclusive and safe environment for those with special needs, and is a meaningful way to open yet another door to arts participation for many in our community." For additional information about this special production, please contact Ed Gallagher, Director of Education, at 216.521.2540 x12.

Tickets are $12 for adults/seniors and $10 for students/children 18 and under. Ticket prices include service fees. For tickets, visit beckcenter.org or call Beck Center Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.

Beck Center's production of Princess Scargo is made possible through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council and the generous funding provided by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming for all ages and abilities, including dance, music, theater, visual arts, and creative arts therapies for individuals with special needs, outreach education, and free gallery exhibitions.