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| 2010-2011 season to be announced soon! |
2009-2010 Performance Schedule
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 The Tall Stories Theatre Company presents
"Room on the Broom"
Sunday, October 25, Noon
Ages 3-8 and family audiences
Songs, laughs and scary fun abound as a witch and cat fly happily on their broomstick -- until the witch loses her hat, bow and wand. New friends help her recover them and hop aboard for a ride, but the broomstick can't carry them all. It breaks, endangering the witch when a hungry dragon appears. Can the witch's friends save her? Enjoy bewitching magic and discover the value of friendship!
Tickets $8 each or see below for Family Theater package.
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 Eckerd Theater Company presents
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
From the story by C.S. Lewis, adapted by le Clanche' du Rand
Saturday, February 13, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 am, Noon, and 2:00 pm
Ages 8 and up and family audiences
Murray Studio Theater
Award-winning ETC actors Jack Holloway and Gi Sung re-create all the magic, adventure, and life and death struggles of the original in this delightful retelling of the classic C.S. Lewis tale of the triumph of good over evil! Meet Lucy, Peter, Mr. Tumnus, the White Witch, Aslan the Great Lion and all the characters of Narnia in this innovative two-person story-theater adaptation. The focus here is on fun, great storytelling and the unlimited world of the imagination.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Tickets $8 each or see below for Family Theater package.
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The Omaha Theater Company presents
"The Little Engine That Could"
Saturday, March 27, Noon
Ages 3-8 and family audiences
Watty Piper's cherished tale of motivation is now a colorful interactive musical! Several trains refuse to pull a heavy load of toys over the mountain. Only the Little Engine is willing to try. To do it, he will need your help to overcome seemingly impossible odds. Join in the inspirational fun with a cast of singing and dancing toys in dazzling costumes and giant trains that steam across the stage.
Tickets $8 each or see below for Family Theater package.
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Eckerd Theater Company presents
"Stone Soup & Dragon Dumplings"
by Julia Flood with songs by Robert Winslow
Saturday, May 15, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 22, 10:00 am, Noon, and 2:00 pm
Ages 3 and up and family audiences
Murray Studio Theater
Accompany Scorch the dragon on his magical journey of discovery in this interactive retelling of the classic folk tale as Grandma's attic is transformed into a storybook town where the act of sharing weaves a delicious spell and Scorch learns an important lesson. What does it take to make a truly scrumptious dish? A scoop of imagination, a dash of whimsey, and good friends to share it with!
Tickets $8 each or see below for Family Theater package.
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FAMILY THEATER PACKAGE |
4 shows for ONLY $25
Package includes "Room on the Broom", "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "The Little Engine that Could", and "Stone Soup and Dragon Dumplings".
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HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE!
For those who love the macabre: Hair-raising fun for teens, tweens and their parents! |
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Eckerd Theater Company presents
"Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe"
by Eric Coble
Friday, October 30, 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 31, 7:30 pm
Ages 11 and up and family audiences
Murray Studio Theater
Celebrate Halloween and the 200th birthday of a true master of the macabre: Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's greatest authors. This haunting and highly theatrical staging of three of Poe's best works "The Raven," "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" will have your heart thumping and your spine tingling. As the drama begins, Poe tries desperately to convince himself that he is not mad.
(Produced with special arrangements from Playscripts, Inc. )
BONUS! Following "Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe", a film will be shown.
Tickets $10 each.
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Puppet State Theatre Company presents
"The Man Who Planted Trees"
Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 pm
Ages 8 and up and family audiences
Murray Studio Theater
This touching innovative, multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono's classic tale appeals to all ages. A simple French shepherd and his irrestible, wise-cracking dog transform a barren wasteland into a beautiful and producive forest and show us just how easy it can be to make a difference. Imaginative, inspiring, complete with wind, rain and the scent of blooming lavender, this uplifting, life-affirming puppet masterpiece is an unforgettable, brilliant gem.
Tickets $10 each.
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Tickets available online or by calling (727) 791-7400.
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AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES
Ruth Eckerd Hall is committed to providing an accessible building and pleasurable performance experience for every member of our audience. When ordering tickets you may request a wheelchair location with companion seating. Limited availability. Please order early. Patrons with hearing disability may enjoy use of our infrared Assistive Listening Device system free of charge. Please note: You will need to leave a driver’s license or credit card until the listening device is returned. Please speak to an usher at one of the Information Stations to request an Assistive Listening Device.
If you require a sign language interpreter, please submit a written request to the Patron Services Manager four (4) weeks prior to the event date. For more information, call Ruth Eckerd Hall Patron Services Department at (727) 712-2736. |
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