
Performances held in the Lower Level of Ida Lee Park Recreation Center.
Spring 2008 (Ages 2 and up)
“MAGIC SPRING”
By Barbara Effron
Children will delight in this interactive program of stories and songs for spring with storyteller Barbara Effron. Since 1991, her Storytime Express programs have entertained children and adults with enchanting multicultural folk and fairy tales. Guitar and singing bring stories alive and invite audience participation.
Thursday, April 10, 2008 – 10:00am (45 minutes)
500907a - $5.00 in advance-each child (adults free)
500907b - $8.00 at the door-each child (adults free)
BIG LESSONS FROM LITTLE THINGS
By Diane Macklin
In "Big Lessons from Little Things", we learn that even the smallest of creatures can teach us all some important lessons. Master storyteller, Diane Macklin offers this program from African and African/American stories and carefully weaves them together with tales from other traditions.
Friday, May 16, 2008 – 10:00am (35 minutes)
500908a - $5.00 in advance-each child (adults free)
500908b - $8.00 at the door-each child (adults free)
A gentle, wordless and slightly kooky character engages the audience with a variety of comical and musical surprises. “Piccolo’s Trunk” contains spectacular skill, foolish antics, playful participation and fun for all. Put aside whatever you expected from mime, and prepare to enjoy brilliantly articulate gesture, inclusive humor, and witty musical surprises.
Friday, June 27, 2008– 10:00am (45 minutes)
500909a - $5.00 in advance-each child (adults free)
500909b - $8.00 at the door-each child (adults free)
For more information please call LINDA FOUNTAIN at 703-737-6052