Arts on the Horizon's 2015-16 to Include World Premieres, Returning Favorites & More

Arts on the Horizon has announced its programming for the 2015 - 2016 season, which will reach over 4,000 children and families across the DC metro area. The first company in the United States to solely focus on theatre for children zero to six, Arts on the Horizon's shows are interactive, inclusive, and intimate-adhering to a completely nonverbal performance style making each piece accessible to children whose first language may not be English, children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and children at any stage of language development.

Producing its fourth full season of original work, Arts on the Horizon decided to explore different journeys through its interactive programming for the very young. Founder and producing artistic director, Michelle Kozlak, says, "The idea of a journey, of starting in one place and ending up somewhere else, is one of the first ideas that becomes meaningful to young children. Our season explores the journey in many ways and we think that our Arts on the Horizon audiences and families will be delighted to join us for these imaginative adventures." Inspired by the America on the Move exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, the world premiere of Point A to Point B explores different modes of transportation and creative ways to solve problems. Back by popular demand, Snow Day follows a child's wondrous first experience with snow. Space-Bop, the world premiere of the company's second show for children ages 0-2, voyages to the cosmos through the interplay of light and hip-hop rhythm. The season's journey closes with the return of Blossom's Rainbow, taking children on a vibrant exploration of the Japanese landscape through the magic of taiko music, physical storytelling, and dance.

ARTS ON THE HORIZON 2015 - 2016 SEASON

Point A to Point B
World Premiere
Conceived by David Kilpatrick
Directed by Megan Alrutz
The W-3 Theatre at the Workhouse Arts Center: October 9 -18, 2015
Atlas Performing Arts Center: November 11 - 15, 2015

It's just another day at the Lab, but today's particular assignment has the two employees scratching their heads: a ball keeps appearing from a spot labeled "Point A" and needs to travel to "Point B." The catch is that the ball can never travel the same way twice! As the two co-workers - one a careful scientist, the other an athletic risk-taker - begin to solve the puzzle together, they explore different modes of transportation in new, wonderful, and exciting ways. This world premiere, nonverbal production is inspired by the America on the Move exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Point A to Point B is best suited for children ages 2-5 and their families.

Snow Day
Back by Popular Demand!
Written and Directed by Rex Daugherty
The Lab at Convergence: December 3 - 5, 2015
Atlas Performing Arts Center: December 12 - 20, 2015

One cold December morning, a young girl named Skip wakes up to find the entire neighborhood covered in a thick, dazzling blanket of white snow. A playful (if not a little mischievous) winter elf takes her on an adventure - showing her just how magical snow can be! Join Skip as she experiences all the excitement, joy, and wonder of her very first snow day. This nonverbal production features live music and lots of wintertime fun, just in time for the holiday season.

Snow Day is best suited for children ages 2-6 and their families.

Space-Bop
World Premiere
Created and Directed by Tia Shearer Bassett
Music Composed and Performed by Christylez Bacon
The Athenaeum: February 10 - 26, 2016
Atlas Performing Arts Center: March 5 - 12, 2016

Journey to the musical cosmos in Arts on the Horizon's world-premiere piece for babies and toddlers, Space-Bop! Drawing on a little one's early love of light and vocal play, Space-Bop takes place under the starry sky of a tent and features a GRAMMY-nominated hip hop artist and beatboxer, a Chaplinesque hero, and the endearing denizens of outer space, like a pinwheel comet and a glowing star. In Arts on the Horizon's signature multi-sensory, nonverbal style, Space-Bop invites our youngest audience to look up at the stars, have a giggle, and dream along with the hip-hop beat.

Space-Bop is best suited for children ages 0-2 and their families.

This show is made possible in part by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and the Rotary Club of Alexandria.

Blossom's Rainbow
Created and Directed by Margot Greenlee
Music Composed and Performed by Mark H. Rooney
Local Tour: April-May 2016

A painter's brush sets a young cherry blossom's world into motion. Infused with whimsical dance, vibrant colors, and dynamic live music, join Blossom on her journey from the red mountains down to the indigo city in this delightful piece that celebrates Japanese culture.

Blossom's Rainbow is best suited for children ages 2-5 and their families.

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