JPAS Theatre Kids! Presents HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD! 11/12-21

Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Theatre Kids! proudly present the musical HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD (By Delia Ephron. John Forster and Judith Kahan) weekends at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave. in Westwego. November 12-21, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM, Saturdays & Sunday matinees at 2PM, with special matinees for school groups November 11 and 12 at 9:45am and 11:15am. Meredith Long directs with musical direction by Jonne Dendinger. Sixty Theatre Kids! bring this double-cast production to life as the Peanut Butter Cast and the Jelly Cast! Tickets are only $10 for kids (12 and under), $15 for Students/Seniors, and $18 for Adults. For tickets call 504-885-2000 or visit www.jpas.org.

Join the Theatre Kids! as they take the audience on a musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child. The JPAS Theatre Kids! instruct the audience on several important subjects of being a kid like how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. This heartwarming and hilarious musical production is sure to have adults and kids in stitches!

Jelly Cast stars: Ali Adoue, Laila Alario, Lauren Battaglia, Maise Baudier, Shannon Blackden, Madison Bourge, Danielle Bridges, Caroline Burke, Ethan Carroll, Zachary Clulee, Carlin Dougherty, Shane Fitzpatrick, Gavin Fitzpatrick, Brett Francois, Megan Gernon, Jacqueline Gross, Casen Guttuso, Owen Hebert, Sarah Hebert, Sophia Landry, Jenna Le, Isabelle McGoey, Phoebe Metzger, Mason Poche, Sophia Relayson, Kai Relf, Elissa Roberts, Alexis Smith, Jacqueline Tommeras, Nicole Westerfield, Brandon Wilkie, and Olivia Worley.

Peanut Butter Cast stars: Parker Bode, Konnor Bordlee, Alexis Breaux, Victoria Chauvin, Jordan Cruse, Eddie Falshaw, Maggie Falshaw, Julianne Fincher, Sophia Happolt, Lauren Hatfield, Laine Johnson, Darren Jones, Madison Kerth, Matti Majeau, William Martin, Caroline Martin, Alani Morales, Mia Muhleisen, Savannah Ory, Keagan Peer, Delilah Pieklo, Emilie Redmann, Olivia Redmann, Molly Richard, Grant Roberts, Kaylie Romain, Madilyn Sanderson, Daniel Smith, Riley Tafaro and Daniel Taylor.

HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD By Delia Ephron. John Forster and Judith Kahan. Directed by Meredith Long. Musical Direction by Jonne Dendinger. Stage Manager: Audrey McIntosh. Scenic Design by Emily Ross. Costume Design by Adam Alsonso, Ligthing Design by Diane K. Baas. Technical Direction by Jeffrey M. Davis. Master Carpenter: Elizabeth Broomall. General Technician: William Spratt.

**HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD is part of the JPAS Arts Adventure Series**

Arts Adventure Series Performances for school groups November 11 & 12 at 9:45AM*and 11:15am at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave. in Westwego.

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Arts Adventure Series presents kid-friendly main stage productions to school groups at discounted rates during the weekday. JPAS also provides FREE Coordinating lesson plans and study guides are available for all Arts Adventure Series performances. Admission is only $5 for students. One teacher/chaperone is admitted FREE for every 10 paid students!To make reservations for your student group, please contact Donna Barber, Arts Adventure Series Coordinator, at the JPAS Box Office PH: 504.885.2000 ext. 206, Fax: 504.885.3437 or email donna@jpas.org

More About JPAS Theatre Kids!

JPAS Theatre Kids! proudly presents theatre and musicals for kids, performed by all-kid casts! Theatre Kids! welcomes kids ages 7-12 who want to learn more about the theatre and dramatic arts. Productions chosen for this program are based on educational experiences for the kids and of course, fun! How To Eat Like A Child is a JPAS Theatre Kids! Production and not included in season subscriptions.

2010-2011 JPAS Theatre Kids Productions at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
How To Eat Like A Child November 12-21, 2010
Disney's Aristocats Kids April 1-10, 2011

The JPAS THEATRE KIDS! program began in Fall 2008. This program gives kids year-round opportunities to participate in theatre, experience the process of putting on a show as well as learning basic acting techniques and skills. There is no enrollment fee to participate and auditions for Theatre Kid! productions are held two months prior to performances. JPAS believes kids' enthusiasm and energy really invigorate the arts. Theatre Kids! activities give young people a chance to have fun with theatre, thus nurturing a life-long love of the arts.

More About the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS)
Founded in 1978 by Dennis G. Assaf and Hannah Cunningham, Jefferson Performing Arts Society is a non-profit professional arts organization whose mission is to promote arts performance, training and outreach by providing a diverse range of quality programs that entertain, educate and enrich the cultural and economic vitality of Jefferson Parish, Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South.
JPAS focuses on three main elements:
PERFORMANCE JPAS annually provides a wide range of theatrical performances that appeal to many interests and age groups. Most seasons include a selection of grand opera, musical theater, dance and music. JPAS strives to network and partner with national and International Artists and companies to bring new and diverse programming to the Southern Region.
TRAINING JPAS provides performance and technical based training in the arts for all ages with a particular focus on young people.
OUTREACH JPAS provides arts education programming in local area schools, as well as access to professional theatrical experiences that align to classroom curricula and Louisiana Content Standards, including Arts Adventure Series, Cultural Crossroads and Stage Without A Theatre. JPAS provides performers, musicians, artistic experiences and expertise to select area events and organizations to enrich the community.