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Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good,Very Bad Day Relate to the obstacles the disgruntled Alexander must face in this delightful, musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's popular book which has sold over two million copies! Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A terrible, horrible day. But then, everybody has those kinds of days sometimes! For grades K-5. |
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Beauty and the Beast Wonder at the re-telling of this original French fairy tale in which the kind and courageous Beauty teaches the Beast to be gentle and good and thus releases him from his beastly form. For grades K-5. |
Dear Mr. Henshaw Become acquainted with Leigh Botts in this Newberry Award-winning story by Beverly Cleary. Author Mr. Henshaw encourages Leigh, his number one fan, to write a journal to help him come to terms with the challenges of growing up, with his parents' recent divorce and with being the new kid in school. For grades 3 and up. |
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Elves & the Shoemaker A small village near the Black Forest is the setting for this holiday comedy about the joy of giving. Two merry elves arrive at the village to discover a poor shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. Although their help brings delightful chaos, their kindness and resourcefulness save the shoemaker from a bleak and unhappy Christmas. This CTC production has been delighting students throughout the U.S. for nearly twenty years! For grades K-5. |
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Frog Prince Enjoy this uproarious tale by the Grimm Brothers about a vain and childish Princess who promises to kiss a frog that helps her find her lost golden ball. At first she refuses to keep her promise, but in time she realizes the importance of honesty and honor. Her kiss breaks the spell and transforms the frog into a handsome Prince. An artful use of puppetry, dance and comedy makes this popular tale "spring" to life and its audiences "jump" for joy! For grades K and up. |
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I Don't Want to Go to Bed Observe the frustrations of a young girl who doesn’t like bedtime but transforms this nightly task into a wonderful imaginative adventure with her parents by re-enacting her favorite stories including The Three Little Pigs and The Billy Goats Gruff. For grades K-4. |
Madeline's Christmas Meet the ever-spunky, resourceful Madeline in a musical play adapted from one of Ludwig Bemelman's captivating books. It's the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed with the flu except brave Madeline, who feels just fine and must take care of the eleven other little girls and Miss Clavel "in the old house in Paris all covered with vines." For grades K-5. |
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Player Witness the internationally acclaimed drama about the life of Jackie Robinson. Through a series of moving flashbacks that chronicle Jackie¹s life from childhood to his professional career, the play celebrates the life of an extraordinary man fighting a tough battle against prejudice to become the first black major league baseball player. Come along as Jackie faces bitter confrontations on the way to one of his greatest moments of triumph - receiving the Most Valuable Player award for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949. For grades 3 and up. |
Ramona Quimby Laugh as Ramona faces the trials of third grade and survives in spite of her older sister Beezus, her teacher’s wrath and other challenges of childhood in this dramatization of the Beverly Cleary novel. For grades 3 and up. |
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Ransom of Red Chief Recall O. Henry's humorous American classic about two down-on-their-luck drifters who figure out a plan to get some quick, easy money but soon discover that their feisty victim is actually enjoying the adventure! Finally, to be rid of their small tormentor, they must pay the family for the privilege of returning this rambunctious, unruly child! For grades 3 and up. |
Really Rosie Written by Maurice Sendak, the author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are and including music by the legendary Carole King, this lively musical follows a typical summer day in the life of several neighborhood friends. Self-proclaimed leader Rosie, the sassiest kid on her block, entertains everyone by directing and starring in an "Oscar-winning movie" based on the exciting, dramatic, funny (and slightly exaggerated) story of her life. The original recording of these songs has been called "the finest children's album ever made" and includes the very popular "Chicken Soup with Rice". For grades K and up. |
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The Secret Garden Remember the timeless story by Frances Hodgson Burnett of the blossoming of the earth and of the human spirit and of Mary Lennox who discovers that selflessness opens the door to happiness. This classic is considered to be "one of the most original and brilliant children's books" of the twentieth century. For grades 2 and up. |
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Sleeping Beauty Experience the splendor of the Renaissance in this timeless fairy tale which pits evil against the power of knowledge and courage. When the most unpleasant fairy in the kingdom is mistakenly excluded from the christening of the newborn princess, she casts a spell that makes the entire kingdom sleep for one hundred years. For grades K and up. |
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Snow White and Rose Red Join two of the loveliest of sisters, Snow-White and Rose-Red, who are like the flowers which grow on the rosebushes in front of the cottage they share with their widow mother. In this beautiful Grimm Brothers' fairy tale, when a giant, gentle bear comes to visit, the girls be-friend him only to find that he is a prince who has been bewitched by a wicked dwarf. For grades K-5. |
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Ugly Duckling Be inspired by the thoughtful Hans Christian Andersen tale about an outcast duckling becomes a handsome swan. This heartwarming musical production about the passage from the awkwardness of adolescence to the grace of maturity has won acclaim from audiences throughout the USA and has traveled to Japan and Russia. For grades K-5. |
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