35th Season of Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre Includes Pinocchio, The Velveteen Rabbit
by Blair Neel on 4/28/2014 6:30pm
The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre recently announced an exciting lineup for its milestone 35th season, which will include stage versions of classic tales such as "Pinocchio," "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Cat in the Hat."
The 2014-2015 season will begin in September and continue through May 2015. Here's the full lineup:
- "Go, Dog. Go!" Watch the stage explode with a delight of color, motion, music and dogs in this captivating adaptation of P. D. Eastman’s famous canine extravaganza. "Go, Dog. Go!" is adapted for the stage by Stephen Dietz and Allison Gregory. Sept. 17-Oct. 5, 2014.
- "Pinocchio" One day, by a stroke of incredible luck, a commonplace piece of lumber found its way into the skilled hands of Geppetto the wood carver. And so, the world’s most famous marionette, Pinocchio, was born. The production is written by Alan Keith Smith based on the story by Carlo Collodi. Oct. 24-Nov. 9, 2014.
- "The Velveteen Rabbit" This Christmas-themed childhood favorite is the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real through the love of his owner. "The Velveteen Rabbit" is written by Alan Keith Smith and based on the story by Margery Williams. Nov. 28-Dec. 21, 2014.
- "Rumpelstiltskin" In this Grimm's fairy tale, the miller's bragging mouth gets his lovely daughter into a bit of a mess. The story takes the audience on an adventure while the characters facing life-altering decisions, broken promises and an array of mysterious events through the power of friendship, the destructive nature of vanity and greed and the value of forgiveness. "Rumpelstiltskin" is adapted for the stage by Alan Keith Smith. Jan. 21-Feb. 8, 2015.
- "The Cat in the Hat" Sally and her brother are miserably bored on a rainy day...until they cross paths with the Cat in the Hat, that is. He’s just in time to show the kids a Thing or two about fun. "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss is adapted for the stage by Katie Mitchell. March 5-29, 2015.
- "The Legend of Robin Hood" Robin Hood and his merry band outwit and outclass the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham. Join the Children’s Theatre on a glorious adventure with charm and wit that never fails to rouse our hearts in the age-old battle of good versus evil. "The Legend of Robin Hood" is written by Alan Keith Smith. April 24-May 10, 2015.
Tickets are $12.50 per show; $10 for Arkansas Arts Center members. Season ticket packages are available. For more information, visit ArkansasArtsCenter.org or call (501) 372-4000.