StoryBook Theater Presents THE FROG PRINCE, Opening 1/28

StoryBook Theater leaps into 2012 with The Frog Prince, a musical country-western version of the famous amphibian tale. 2012 also marks Studio East's 20^th year, bringing theater arts education to thousands of Eastside youth. The three upcoming productions demonstrate the burgeoning talent of today's area kids.

 

In The Frog Prince Princess Honey starts the New Year in dire need of some help. She has to find a miracle in order to save the ranch from the clutches of the awful land-grabber, Duke. Instead she finds a very large frog. The frog offers to help-but only in exchange for a promise. In The Frog Prince the looming question is: will Princess Honey take a leap of faith and decide to keep her promise to the big green frog in the hopes it will save the ranch? With an eye toward introducing the very youngest theater audiences to the magic and wonder of musical theater, StoryBook Theater's professional all-local adult cast will travel the region to present this 55-minute musical production (geared toward 3-10-year olds) at four different venues. Tickets toThe Frog Prince tickets are $10 for all patrons over 1 year of age.

Renton Carco Theater – 1717 Maple Valley Highway; Jan. 28 & 29 @ 11am & 1pm

Kirkland Performance Center – 350 Kirkland Ave; Feb. 4 & 5 / 11 & 12 @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm.  All 2/12 performances are ASL Interpreted.

Museum of History & Industry – 2700 24^th Ave.; Mar. 4 @ 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Everett PUD Auditorium – 2320 California Street; Mar. 11 @ 11am & 1pm

 

On Studio East's mainstage Little Women (Jan. 27-Feb. 5, 2012), Monkey Magic (Feb. 10-12, 2012) and The Drowsy Chaperone (Mar. 16-31, 2012) are sure to delight. Little Women is a musical based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, East will meet West in Monkey Magic - a colorful collection of Chinese folk tales dramatized in an exciting story-theatre form. Performed in the traditional Chinese style and enhanced by mime and music from the guzheng (a Chinese plucked zither), the play-lets are linked by a beguiling monkey who uses his magical powers to aid the heroes and heroines and to defeat the villains. And in The Drowsy Chaperone Studio East's talented students will address a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts-to be entertained. It's a great show for anyone who has ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, "Please let it be good."

 

Little Women runs January 27- Feb. 5, 2012. Tickets are $14 or $12 for youth/seniors.

Studio East Mainstage Theater -11730 118th Ave NE; Jan 27 @ 6:30 ($15 Gala); Jan 28, Feb 3, 4 @7:30 pm; Jan 28, 29, Feb 4,5 @ 3 pm.

Monkey Magic runs Feb. 10-12 2012. Tickets are $14 or $12 for youth/seniors.

Studio East Mainstage Theater-11730 118th Ave NE; Feb 10-11 @ 7:30 Feb 11-12 @ 2:30.

 

The Drowsy Chaperone runs March 16- 31, 2012. Tickets are $14 or $12 for youth/seniors.

Studio East Mainstage Theater -11730 118th Ave NE; Mar. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 @7:30 pm; Mar. 17, 24, 31 @2:30pm

 

Studio East Training for the Performing Arts was founded in 1992 to provide theater arts education for children on the Eastside. It was founded on the belief that children can build confidence, leadership and teamwork skills through learning the discipline, dedication and responsibility required by the art and craft of theater.  Starting with one theater program for teens in 1992, Studio East has become one of the largest children's theater training programs in the Seattle area. Today, Studio East serves over 70,000 people annually with a comprehensive program of drama classes, theater arts camps, Mainstage productions and StoryBook Theater shows for children from ages 3 through 19. 2012 will mark the beginning of Studio East's 20^th anniversary season.

 

Studio East also produces StoryBook Theater, an adult professional touring troupe that introduces young children to live theater at venues throughout the Puget Sound area. Studio East creates opportunities for young people to discover and explore the performing arts.