2010 - 2011 Student Daytime Season

Once Upon A Time

Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010
10:00am & 12:00pm

Jack & the Beanstalk and Cinderella are hysterically brought to life in this high-energy comic masterpiece. Lenny and Mabel, the comic duo who made our Aesop’s Fables such a huge hit, are determined to reenact these two classic fairy tales, undertaking more than a dozen roles each! From the character formerly known as Prince Charming to a giant that lumbers high above our set, it’s easy to see why this production has become one of our most popular! Stressing the magic of literature, this production celebrates the moral lessons within these tales and promises to have your students headed to the library to check out these books.

*For Grades Pre-K-5*

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Aesop's Fables

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
10:00am & 12:00pm

These 2600-year-old gems have never been so entertaining! Join our Elizabethan actors as they stumble upon your assembled crowd and decide to put on a show of Aesop’s greatest hits! The result is a high-energy production that has left audiences shouting for more! From “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” to “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and “The Lion and the Mouse,” these animal-filled adventures focus on honesty, compassion, hard work and kindness, as well as using audience volunteers to introduce the play and create a flock of very funny sheep!

*For Grades Pre-K thru 5th*

African Folktales

Thursday, February 17, 2011
One Show at 10:00am

Join Akili as she shares these exciting tales that were traditionally passed down by word of mouth. With imaginative costumes and lots of audience participation, this production is sure to be a huge hit among your young audiences. These stories bring to life the vastness of the African landscape and a variety of clever animals, and include valuable character-education themes. Celebrate world cultures, literature and the art of African storytelling with the newest show in the Bright Star repertoire!

*For Grades Pre-K thru 5th*