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September 25, 2010 - February 19, 2011

The Contemporary Arts Center and Young Audiences present: Children's Theater Series

For tickets to all remaining 10:30 shows:


For tickets to all remaining noon shows:

February 19 - MetroPelican Opera presents "Opera A La Carte"

Showtimes:

10.30am

12pm

Times: 10:30 am and Noon

Tickets:

$8.00 Children 12 and under

$10.00 CAC Members

$12.00 Adults

Advance Ticket Package (includes all 4 shows)

$24 Children 12 and under

$32 CAC Members

$40 Adults

Grade level: Pre-K thru 5th

Program length: 45 minutes

September 25 - Frank Levy presents "Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves"

Frank Levy presents Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, the classic tale from "Arabian Nights." Ali Baba is a complete theatrical experience, , complete with costumes, sound effects, props and sets of actual story locations. Best of all, Levy accomplishes it by empowering the audience to play all of the parts in the performance. This presentation is an interactive theatrical program designed to entertain and educate at one and the same time. Frank Levy is a 30 year veteran teacher of writing, speech and dramatics from elementary school through university level, as well as a state certified evaluator for talented theater.

October 23 - Calliope Puppet's presents "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

Calliope Puppets presents "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" from the Brothers Grimm. Remaining true to the 200 year old tale, the apprentice outwits a greedy sorcerer through reading ability, and fulfills the mother's wish to put good into the world. This magical presentation features a striking array of puppetry techniques as well as audience participation in reciting magic spells. Calliope Puppets have performed The Sorcerer's Apprentice for the International Children's Festival at Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts in Virginia, across Louisiana and beyond, and in Spanish at international puppetry festivals in Perú, Argentina, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

January 22 - Shoestring Players present "T-Boy and Marie"

You've heard of Hansel and Gretel, right? Well, this is the story of T-Boy and Marie, who live with their nasty stepmother Maldemere. The adventure unfolds when Maldemere abandons the children in the swamp and they have to find their way home. After the egrets eat their trail of shrimp heads they fear that they will be lost forever ...until they meet the Willagator. She offers to lead them out of the swamp, but there's a catch. They must help her break the spell that transformed her from a former beauty queen into a not-very-attractive swamp monster. To do this they must confront the evil sorceress, Mamou Laroux ...but a wonderful surprise awaits them if they succeed! The Shoestring Players was founded in 2001. Our primary goal is to present quailty live theatre which educates as well as entertains. We are thoroughly committed to the support and promotion of the performing arts in communities throughout South Louisiana and Mississippi.

February 19 - MetroPelican Opera presents "Opera A La Carte"

Join the MetroPelican Opera on stage during their lively journey through opera's "greatest hits" in "Opera A La Cart." Using famous excerpts from The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Hansel and Gretel, II Travatore and The Magic Flute, the audience explores the history of opera, foreign language terms and even career opportunities. Best of all, this popular show proves that opera can be FUN! MetroPelican Opera, the education/outreach wing of the New Orleans Opera Association, was founded in 1988 by Arthur Cosenza.