Golden Dragon Acrobats Returning to Ridgefield Playhouse, 3/3-4

The awe-inspiring Golden Dragon Acrobats are returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse in special performances for children on Tuesday, March 3, at 11 a.m. and on Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Students will never forget their unit on China when enriched with a performance by these amazing artists! The newest show from producer and world-renowned impresario Danny Chang (Artistic Director for the Golden Dragon Acrobats), Cirque Ziva is a fast-paced, technically innovative and beautifully presented new show. The large cast and spectacular set designs illustrate the best of Chang's brand of artistic merit, high productive value and sold commitment to cultural exchange. Perfect for all ages. This event is underwritten by the Glenn H. Greenberg & Linda Vester Foundation and supported by Barker Welfare Foundation, Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, The Box of Rain Foundation, Fairfield County Community Foundation, First Student, Inc., Helene Berger Foundation, The Leir Retreat Center, The Philip H. and Christine Lodewick Foundation, Pitney Bowes Foundation, Praxair, Union Savings Bank, and The Wadsworth Lewis Trust Fund.

The best of a time-honored tradition, some 25 centuries old, meets modern movement and expression in a gorgeous, innovative cirque performance. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as one of the premiere Chinese acrobatic companies touring today. Their Broadway debut earned two Drama Desk Award nominations and audiences on five continents have sat in stunned amazement at their impossible feats.

The Arts in Education initiative integrates school curriculum, moral lessons and/or historical perspective through the performing arts with the goal of providing students and teachers with a full performing arts experience. Performances are intimate and typically last one hour followed by an opportunity to talk with the performers, which promotes enhanced learning. Study guides are available to provide teachers with educationally rich lesson plans for use before or after the theatrical event.

For tickets ($10), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield, CT.