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2007/2008 TOURING SHOWS
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THE TORTOISE & THE HARE....
The Musical

Aesop's fable is given a fun updated twist in this new musical.  Bunny Hare always wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete.  The famous sports reporter Howard "Crow"-sel will be there to call the play by play in this fantastic fable.
(September 4-November 9, 2007 & January 5-July 31, 2008)
*For Grades K-5*
~Literature ~Music ~Character Education ~Audience Participation
ROCKIN' RED RIDING HOOD
The traditional story of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD is updated in this new "Rock Musical".  The history of Rock n' Roll is creatively woven into the show as the original songs progress through different styles- from The Blues to Modern Rock. Children will love the instruments, live music, and opportunity to participate in 'Rock'alongs".
(September 4-November 9, 2007 & January 5-July 31, 2008)
*For Grades K-5*

~Music ~Character Education ~Literature
~Music History ~Audience Participation
THE NOTORIOUS JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
Mark Twain's first successful short story comes to the stage. 
Simone Wheeler is a reporter from Boston who comes to
Angel's Camp, California to report on the gold rush.  There she
meets  local legend Jim Smiley, a man who will bet on anything.
Foot-stomping Gold Rush Music and Folk-Art Puppetry
complement this terrific show.
(January 19-July 31, 2008)
*For Grades K-8*

~Music ~Character Education ~Literature
2007 HOLIDAY SHOWS
YES, VIRGINIA,
THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS

Francis P. Church's famous newspaper reply to an inquisitive little girl
is imaginatively brought to the stage in this fast paced show which
pays homage to classic holiday films of the 1930's & 1940's. 
A reporter must follow leads to find proof about the existence of
Santa Claus, realizing in the end that believing is proof enough.
(November 12-December 15, 2007- For Grades K-5)
~Literature ~History ~Music ~Character Education
THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
O'Henry's classic holiday tale...Jim and Della want to buy each other a present, but they have no money.  Each must make a choice to sacrifice their most precious possession in the spirit of giving.  This charming adaptation shows Christmas through the eyes of Irish immigrants in 1906 America and uses classic holiday songs throughout.
(November 12-December 15, 2007- For Grades K-8)
~Literature ~History ~Music ~Character Education
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THE SUPER SONGS SHOW
This interactive concert for kids and families blends traditional songs with original music by ACT For Youth performers, including the crowd favorite I WANNABE A SUPERHERO. 
Great for libraries & festivals!
September 4, 2007-July 31, 2008
~Music ~Character Education ~Audience Participation
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