Alden Fall and Winter Performances For Children and Families Begin

This fall and winter the Alden is giving families a variety of performances to bring the world of live theatre to children. Kids will be mesmerized by the sights, sounds and even sensations of the theatre, while parents will appreciate the educational and multicultural nature of the offerings. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

Over the last year, the Alden staff has worked on a number of additions designed to enhance patron experiences including installing new and improved seating and acquiring OvationTix, a new ticketing system that allows patrons to purchase tickets online at lower costs.

Schedule (Subject to Change):

Theatre IV
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
www.theatreivrichmond.org
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15
For ages 4+. This musical adaptation of the classic Grimm's fairy tale features both live actors and wonderful puppets. Snow White meets her pint-sized friends, takes the apple from the Evil Queen, receives a kiss from the Prince and lives happily ever after.

Puppet State Theatre Company from Scotland
The Man Who Planted Trees
www.puppetstate.com
Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
For ages 5+. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender and laugh with Dog in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. In spite of wars and hardship, a French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland.

Yosi and the Superdads
Rockin' Hanukkah Concert
www.yosimusic.com
Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15
For ages 3+. You've never heard your classic Hanukkah songs done quite this way! An interactive and humorous family concert filled with Klezmer, rock, ska, jazz and, of course, rockin' Hanukkah tunes! "Yosi and the Superdads, a group that isn't afraid to add shades of U2 to Jewish music." - The New York Times

Puppet Festival
Saturday, Jan. 28, 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults and children - Tickets are required for all participants over the age of 2 and must be purchased online at www.mcleancenter.org.

Recommended for ages 4+. The festival consists of two, 45-minute shows along with puppet-making stations. Grey Seal Puppets will perform at 1:30 p.m. followed by Crabgrass Puppets at 2:30 p.m. Puppet-making booths will be open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The booths are self-guided, so parents can create puppets with their children.

Grey Seal Puppets
The Emperor's New Clothes at 1:30 p.m.
www.greysealpuppets.com

Crabgrass Puppets
Smart and Small Conquers All at 2:30 p.m.
www.crabgrasspuppets.com

Alden Theatre Box Office reopens in September.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Discounts are available to seniors, students, MCC tax district residents and groups of 8 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.aldentheatre.org. For more information, call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: www.aldentheatre.org .

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