2010-2011 SEASON - PLAYS FOR FAMILIES

THE DINOSAUR PLAY
by Steve and Kathy Hotchner

Saturdays, 4:30 PM
August 28 - September 25, 2010
Opening: Friday, August 27, 7:30 PM

Magically transported back millions and millions of years, the audience finds itself actively participating in the last age of the dinosaurs. When a dinosaur egg taps out a call for help, can you interpret what the egg is saying and help the egg to hatch? Dare you form an alliance with a rough Triceratops? How will you protect and nurture your new dinosaur family?

Suggested for ages 4 and up

NAVIGATOR
by Susan Soon He Stanton

Saturdays, 4:30 PM
November 27 - December 18, 2010
Opening: Friday, November 26, 7:30 PM

Combining hula, chant, history and hard science, this production explores ancient and modern stories of navigation. Questions of identity, geography and history collide when two young women, one modern and one ancient, find themselves wrestling with the stars and sea to discover their place in the world

Suggested for ages 5 and up

THEORY OF MIND
by Ken LaZebnik

Saturdays, 4:30 PM
January 8 - 22, 2011
Opening Night: Friday, Jan. 7, 7:30 PM

Bill is a 16-year-old with extraordinary abilities, an incredible memory, and a charm that is sweetly endearing. He's also autistic . . . and in love. This play explores the struggles and challenges of a young man who wants desperately to be in love and to love someone, but lacks the social skills to achieve a successful and rewarding relationship. As he learns to navigate his way through life, love and relationships, Bill learns that there are no easy answers.

Performance is followed by a short discussion.

Suggested for ages 8 and up

APOLLO TO THE MOON
by Mary Hall Surface

Saturdays, 4:30 PM
January 29 - February 26, 2011
Opening: Friday, January 28, 7:30 PM

Explore one of America's most exciting eras, as the country reaches for the moon in this compelling, dramatic presentation, originally commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution. Introducing today's young audiences to the glory days of the space program, the production includes over 100 NASA photographs and original broadcasts from space.

Suggested for ages 5 and up

THE NEW SENSE-SATIONAL SHOW
created & designed by Oisin O'Sullivan and Sandra Payne

Saturdays, 9:30 & 11:30 AM
February 5 - 19, 2011
(Opening: Saturday, Feb. 5, 11:30 AM)

What are the five senses and how do we use them? This show takes into consideration young children's developmental level and puts them at the center of the production. Part performance, part participation, this new take on a popular HTY production offers plenty to see! And smell! And hear! And touch! And even to taste!

Suggested for ages 2 - 5

WHERE DO THINGS GO?
by various local writers, musicians and choreographers

Saturdays, 4:30pm
April 2 - May 7, 2011
Opening: Friday, April 1, 7;30 PM

Where do things go after the can? What happens to water when you flush the toilet? To create this world premiere production, we asked a group of local teachers, writers, scientists and musicians the most basic of questions and received extratordinary answers! Don't miss this fun-filled collection of scenes, stories and songs.

Suggested for ages 4 and up