Never doubt that
a small group of
thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the
only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
a small group of
thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the
only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
Second Sunday Family Showtime
Join us for year 2 of our fantastic family performance series, which this year will feature special receptions after the show each month! Shows start at 2 p.m. and are free for kids and a suggested donation of just $5 per adult. Please note one remaining performance will make a special appearance on the FIRST (not Second) Sunday of the month:
| February 12, 2012 Jack and the Gentle Giant Presented by Madcap Puppets Jack is back in this sequel to the famous fairy tale! With a little help from his talking beanstalk, old Jack and his sons must tame the most despicable giant of them all. In this surprise-packed audience favorite, you will enter a world of towering tales where each giant is bigger than the last! Stories include: The Stone Giant (an Iroquois legend), The Heartless Giant (a folktale from the Czech Republic) and The Brave Little Tailor (a Brothers Grimm story from Germany).
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March 11, 2012E Sin Mi D'Afrika (Come Follow Me to Africa)Presented by Bi-Okoto Cultural Institute Bi-Okoto takes you on a journey to experience Africa. The program presents culture, language, math and history through authentic songs and folk stories, highlighting geography, with essential drumming and dances from the countries of Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and South Africa. |
April 1, 2012FIRST SUNDAY EXCEPTIONHansel and Gretel, Presented by The Frisch Marionette Company The timeless story of Hansel and Gretel brings some of life's most important lessons to life. Exquisite marionettes, costumes and settings, combine with the spellbinding melodies of Engelbert Humperdinck to bring one of the most classic of all fairy tales to life. |
May 13, 2012RIVER RAT & CAT, By Y YorkPresented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park River Rat and Cat learn that they don't need to be the same or even like the same things in order to be good friends. Their daily tiffs take back-seat importance in the face of the imminent destruction of their habitat by the over-eager Dale Beaver. |