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Buy tickets to HCPA events November 22 - Symphony of the Southwest - Classical Music’s Greatest Hits at 7:30 p.m.

The season begins with the raucous overture to Bernstein’s music theater masterpiece “Candide” followed by “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra”, a musical overview of the instruments of the orchestra. Next is the orchestral showcase, “Capriccio Espanol”. Finally, our journey around the world takes us next to France, Germay, and Hungary with George Bizet’s “Carmen Suite n.1”. Johann Strauss’ beautiful “Blue Danube”, and the gypsy spirit of De Falla’s “Ritual Fire Dance” and Franz Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody n.2”. This is a leap out of your seat kind of program. Don’t miss it. December 19 and 20 - ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ – Produced by Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the beauty of a Christmas tradition, from the lyrical music by Tchaikovsky, the charming story by E. T. A. Hoffman, the agile choreography and the lavish costuming of the Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre. You won’t want to miss this production that will become a tradition in your family. 2008 -2009 Student Series at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Student performances start at 9:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Performance length for most programs is 60 minutes unless otherwise noted on the reservation form. Please return reservation forms at your earliest convenience. Reservations will be taken on a “First come, first served basis.” Transportation will be arranged by the HCPA staff for all shows. For performances that require a $5.00 per student admission, transportation is paid for by the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.

Performances that are provided free of charge require that the participating school pays for transportation. December 4 - Margery Wiliams’ “THE VELVETEEN RABBIT”

Adapted by Leslie Reidel, Jennifer Blatchley Smith & Landis Smith
Music by Don Sebesky
Lyrics by Gloria Nissenson
Directed by Leslie Reidel
"When a child loves you for a long, long time...then you become Real." So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams' famous and much-loved literary classic. This innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre Company with the musical magic of Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer/arranger Don Sebesky. With an original musical score, extraordinary puppets, masks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life this charming tale of love and devotion, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience for the whole family.
Target audience: grades K-4
Performance length: 60 minutes
See photos and learn more about the show by visiting Enchantment Theatre Company’s web site at enchantmenttheatre.org January 20 - Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour Presents "blues journey"

Adapted from the book Blues Journey by Walter Dean Myers and Pictures by Christopher Myers
Adapted for the Stage by Jerome Hairston
Directed by Scot Reese
Come, listen to the Bluesman! Some of these stories are true to life, others are likely tall tales, but every last one is rooted in the music that Willie, the Bluesman, has been playing his whole life long. Jerome Hairston—who has also adapted Scholastic Media’s Dear American selection Color Me Dark—brings to life the rich lyrics from Myers’ book using drama, narration, and live music.
Target audience: ages 7 and up, and grades 4-7.
Performance length 60 minutes
Learn more about the show by visiting the Brad Simon Organization’s web site at bsoinc.com
The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour is represented by The Brad Simon organization, Inc. January 27 - The New Shanghai Circus – Last Year’s Most Popular Show!

The performers’ balance, flexibility, coordination and daring will amaze you! Although many people have to travel to New York City to see these talented acrobats, you can be amazed right here. The unbelievable feats that these young people accomplish will astound you with the possibilities that the human body and mind can achieve.
Target audience grades 4-12 February 24 - “Peter and the Wolf”

Performed by Symphony of the Southwest
Narrated by Ms. Joanie Flatt
In 1936, Sergei Prokofiev was commissioned by the Central Children's Theatre in Moscow to write a new musical symphony for children. The intent was to cultivate “musical tastes in children form the first years of school.” He could scarcely have foreseen quite how successful his playful classic would become or how consistently it would delight and inspire children and adults for years to come. The students who attended last year’s concerts at the HCPA were delighted and proved this statement to be true. Visit philtulga.com for a synopsis, audio clips and other helpful information.
Target audience grades 3 & 4

*At the time of this mailing, the times and price were not finalized with the Symphony of the Southwest. March 3 - History of Jazz – A Lively Informance of Music and Dance

Learn the history of an art form that is truly American in a delightful show that informs and entertains. Combining live Jazz music from the 1920’s and 1930’s with authentic dance styles of the era, this program will captivate students and adults alike. History like you’ve never seen it before!
Target audience grades 5-12 March 10 - Twelfth Night – Mistaken Identity and a Love Triangle Entwine

One of Shakespeare’s most accessible plays for young audiences, this comedy exemplifies plot elements that Shakespeare is famous for: a girl dressed as a boy, a love triangle, an exchange of rings that leads to trouble, and two people (in this case a twin brother and sister) who have been separated and are presumed dead by the other but who are mistaken for each other by people they meet. It all works out by the end of the play to the delight of the characters involved in the confusion as well as the enjoyment of the audience. This is a touring production of the Tony Award winning Utah Shakespearean Festival provided with partial funding from the Utah State legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Target audience: grades 6-12
Performance length approximately 75 minutes with a 15 minute post-show discussion with the cast and crew Educational materials including synopsis, characters and more are available on line at bard.org www.bard.org April 9 - Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences On Tour Presents "The Phantom Tollbooth"

Based on the Book by Norton Juster
Music by Arnold Black, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Adapted for the Stage by Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Tim McDonald
Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book is given full musical treatment in this acclaimed stage version of the modern tale of a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother Kings who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. This inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony ® winner Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me). The Phantom Tollbooth is an endearing show that audiences of all ages will find appealing.
Target audience ages 9 and up, and grades 4 and up
Performance length 60 minutes
Learn more about the show by visiting the Brad Simon Organization’s web site at bsoinc.com
The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour is represented by The Brad Simon organization, Inc. HCPA downloads

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