Performances for Young Audiences: 2008-2009 Season

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Circus INcognitus
| On Sale 12/11/08,
Jamie Adkins's failures often end up being his greatest successes. In this new show, his clowning and acrobatic feats on the ground and on a slack wire are brought to life in a story of a man who has something to say, but can't quite get it out. Ages 5+.

Goodnight, Moon and The Runaway Bunny
| On Sale 10/10/08,
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns with a new puppet production of the classic and much-loved children's books by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. Ages 3+.

Jason and the Argonauts
| On Sale 10/10/08,
After being banished as a baby, Jason and his crew, played skillfully by two actors and plastic action figures on stage, must sail on The Argo to find the Golden Fleece in order to reclaim his rightful throne and unite his country. Ages 9+.

Mermaids, Monsters, and the World Painted Purple
| On Sale 8/11/08,
A world premiere Kennedy Center commission, award-winning Latino playwright Marco Ramirez's five imaginative stories capture the spirit and heart of his rich, distinctive culture. Ages 9+.

Parachutists (or, On the Art of Falling)
| On Sale 2/12/09,
Zagreb, Croatia's Mala Scena Theater brings a charming new movement-theater piece for the very young, featuring two actors dressed as parachutists exploring play, dreams and wishes, rising and falling, and friendship. Ages 3+.

The Trumpet of the Swan
| On Sale 10/10/08,
Born without a voice, Louis the trumpeter swan knows he won't win the love of a lady swan unless he finds his trumpet-voice. This world premiere Kennedy Center commission based on E.B. White's classic celebrates love and the power of music. Ages 7+.

Native Pride Dancers
| On Sale 8/11/08,
Larry Yazzie, American Indian World Champion Fancy Dancer, along with his nine-year-old son Jessup and the Native Pride Dancers honor the gifts of American Indian music and dance that have been passed down from their ancestors. Ages 5+.

NSO Kinderkonzert (1)

NSO Kinderkonzerts, presented by small groups of NSO musicians, introduce children, ages 5 and up, and their families to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra.

NSO Kinderkonzert (2)

NSO Kinderkonzerts, presented by small groups of NSO musicians, introduce children, ages 5 and up, and their families to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra.

NSO Kinderkonzert (3)

NSO Kinderkonzerts, presented by small groups of NSO musicians, introduce children, ages 5 and up, and their families to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra.

NSO Teddy Bear Concert (1)

At Teddy Bear concerts, inspired by a popular family concert tradition in Europe, children ages three to five bring their favorite stuffed animal to interactive musical programs featuring members of the NSO.

NSO Teddy Bear Concert (2)

At Teddy Bear concerts, inspired by a popular family concert tradition in Europe, children ages three to five bring their favorite stuffed animal to interactive musical programs featuring members of the NSO.

NSO Teddy Bear Concert (3)

At Teddy Bear concerts, inspired by a popular family concert tradition in Europe, children ages three to five bring their favorite stuffed animal to interactive musical programs featuring members of the NSO.

White House Historical Association/Kennedy Center Commission
| On Sale 10/10/08,
Following the success of Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major and Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure, the next White House Historical Association collaboration is one the whole family is sure to enjoy. Ages 9+.

All programs are subject to change.

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