Orders will be taken by PHONE & FAX ONLY starting Sept. 2, 2011 at 7:00am; all mailed and faxed orders arriving on or before Sept. 2, 2011 will be processed at the end of day.
Tickets are also still available for performing arts classroom performances that went on sale in May!
2011-2012 PERFORMING ARTS CLASSROOM SEASON:
Luna Negra Dance Theater
October 24, 25, & 26, 2011
Recommended Grades: 2-8
Luna Negra Dance Theater fills the stage with energy, power and passion, while creating opportunities for Latino choreographers to be a cultural voice for their communities. This performance includes a sampling of three pieces from their repertoire: Flabbergast uses humor to explore our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places; Paloma Querida is an homage to the life and art of Frida Kahlo, reflecting on her Mexican roots; Bate was inspired by the spirit of Brazilian soap operas and the masculine world of Samba, where men express not only their love and devotion to women, but also their troubles and melancholy.
Magos Herrera
October 27, 2011
Recommended Grades: 4-12
Born in Mexico City, Magos Herrera is one of the biggest stars of contemporary Latin American jazz. Herrera, an accomplished singer-songwriter, is known for her rhythmic scatting inflected with soulful Andalusian phrasings. Singing in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Herrera and her live Latin jazz band will captivate audiences with her unique blend of classic jazz styling and Latin melodies.
Vox Lumiere: Phantom of the Opera
October 31 & November 1, 2011
Recommended Grades: 6-12
Return to the world’s most famous opera house, as Vox Lumiere dares to unmask the secrets of the phantom. Ambition, murder and the allure of a dangerous secret come to life in this stirring new production. Vox Lumiere- The Phantom of the Opera is a unique blend of live performance, original rock music and the original silent film that comes together to create a spellbinding performance of modern theatrical magic!
Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown
November 23, 2011
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ecommended Grades: K-8
Celebrating James Brown’s lasting legacy, Still Black Still Proud explores the deep relationship between soul, funk and modern African music. As much as the music of Africa influenced Brown’s style, he likewise inspired an entire generation of African artists. Join Pee Wee Ellis and a host of musicians including Vusi Mahlasela and Maceo Parker as they uncover the points at which African and American music influence and inspire one another through an unforgettable concert!
Ronald K. Brown Evidence A Dance Company
January 12, 2012
Recommended Grades: 4-12
Through the fusion of modern dance, traditional African dance and spoken word, Evidence strives to promote understanding of the human experience in the African Diaspora. The contemporary dance piece they will present, On Earth Together, serves as a testimony and commitment to making the world a better place: a loving and compassionate place that celebrates a greater world-view. The music of Stevie Wonder is the inspiration behind this piece and allows dancers to intimately express relationships between individuals and the world at large.
VocalEssence WITNESS
February 21 & 22, 2012
Recommended Grades: 4-12
Ballet of the Dolls
May 2 & 3, 2012
Recommended Grades: 6-12
Live music, singers and dancers will join together in Minneapolis-based Ballet of the Dolls’, new production of Faith, originally performed in 1991. Inspired by a near death experience of a friend, artistic director Myron Johnson explores the meaning of faith through multiple perspectives rather than a single religion in the new production of Faith. Through the creative process, Johnson will reflect on the crossing over between the physical and non-physical world, including the imagery within hospitals and the focus on the role that caregivers play in the journey between life and death.
2012 FLINT HILLS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:
World of Rhythm
May 29 - June 1, 2012
Recommended Grades K-8
Explore the world of percussion with Drums United’s explosive performances of World of Rhythm. Drums United is made up of nine percussionists from seven different countries including Bangladesh, Senegal, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Surinam, and Venezuela. This exciting show mixes African, Latin, Spanish, and Indian drum traditions with Western drumming and uses contemporary electronic sounds that are sure to get you moving in your seat! The performance not only gives the audience an opportunity to listen and watch top players, but also imparts the underlying message that people from widely varying nationalities can work well together.
Zorro
May 29-June 1, 2012
Recommended Grades 3-8
A mysterious figure has arrived in town. A flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask; who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where justice is the name and adventure is the game! Join Visible Fictions on the epic adventure of the classic swashbuckler in 17th century California.
May 29-June 1, 2012
Recommended Grades 3-8
A mysterious figure has arrived in town. A flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask; who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where justice is the name and adventure is the game! Join Visible Fictions on the epic adventure of the classic swashbuckler in 17th century California.
The Wolf and the Goat
May 29-June 1, 2012
Recommended Grades: 4-8
This magical story is about a wolf and a goat that meet on a dark night far away from home, but don’t recognize each other. Forgetting that they are usually enemies, they discover that they are closer than they imagined. Will the goat really be brave and the wolf frightened? Or maybe nothing changes and the wolf will eat the goat? Or maybe the frightened goat will escape? Like the wolf and the goat, we don’t know what is going to happen - do you? Inspired by the Japanese novel One Stormy Night by Yuichi Kimura, this captivating tale will keep you spellbound. BAM
May 29-June 1, 2012
Recommended Grades PreK-2
Join Théâtre des Petites Âmes on a great adventure in the land of Tran Tran Troo! Meet the most famous person in Tran Tran Troo, the Great Lady La, who can make the water sing. One hot summer night, the land of Tran Tran Troo dries up and the Great Lady La is left without a voice. Luckily for our story, the Great Lady La’s two children, Lilou and Lalou, set out to find a new source of water to hear their mother’s song again. And so begins a great adventure which takes place here, there and everywhere.
