The Velveteen Rabbit
Enchantment Theatre Company
September 23, 2007 2:00PM
Thompson Theatre - Roselle Center for the Arts

With an original musical score, live singers, extraordinary puppets, and masks, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life Margery Williams’ famous and much-loved tale of The Velveteen Rabbit. This innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical talents of Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer Don Sebesky — creating an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Enchantment Theatre Company September 23, 2007 2:00PM Thompson Theatre Roselle Center for the Arts

An ensemble of British and American artists dedicated to classical drama, Aquila Theatre Company is the foremost producer of touring classical theatre in the United States. Their dynamic and hilarious new production of Joseph Heller’s own stage adaptation of his classic novel, Catch-22, explores the important and timely questions of the absurdity of war and its impact on American society. Perhaps due to the huge popularity of Mike Nichols’ film version, Heller’s own script received only one small production in 1971. Aquila’s Catch-22 will be the first-ever professional production of the play to tour nationally. “Unmistakable fun …” (Los Angeles Times)

Please join us at 1:00PM for a pre-show conversation.

The oldest contemporary dance troupe in America, and named “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe” by the Washington Post, this company keeps Graham’s timeless choreography alive. Before her death in 1991 at the age of 97, Graham choreographed almost 200 works, developing a dance technique that has been compared to ballet in its scope and magnitude. This performance is especially suited to the intimate setting of the Thompson Theatre — don’t miss the opportunity to see the gifts of this legendary choreographer come alive in Newark!

Please join the dancers for a post-show conversation.

Susie Burke and David Surette have made a name for themselves as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene. Since 1988, they have built a steady following for their own blend of contemporary, traditional, and original acoustic music. Burke's vocal style is at once stunning and heartfelt (“one of the finest, purest voices in folk music today”–Boston Globe), and is matched by Surette's fluid fretwork (“he sets a new standard for traditional instrumentalists”–Sing Out). Together, they bring skill, taste, feeling, and pure enjoyment to their music.

Family Fun with Susie Burke & David Surette
October 28, 2007 2:00PM
Gore Recital Hall Roselle Center for the Arts

Folk duo Susie Burke and David Surette bring their dynamic style to Delaware in a program tailored just for families. Songs with great choruses, fun rounds and sing-a-longs, and a tune or two for moms and dads will make up this special-length performance. Before devoting her energies to music full-time, Burke worked as a day-care teacher; her love of kids is evident in the duo's wonderful, participatory concerts for children.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Hans Brinker Anderson and the Silver Skates
ArtsPower National Theatre
November 11, 2007 2:00PM
Mitchell Hall Theatre

In order to help their ailing father and keep their family together, Hans and his younger sister must take risks and overcome obstacles. ArtsPower’s production of this touching musical, based on Mary Mapes Dodge’s timeless classic Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, affirms that those who act nobly are eventually rewarded. It is sure to warm the heart and revive the spirit of audiences everywhere!

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

The Pied Piper - Tales and Scales
February 3, 2008 2:00PM
Mitchell Hall Theatre

The streets of Hamelin resound with the frantic scurrying of rats! Tales & Scales reinvents the time-honored story of The Pied Piper with contemporary music, lively dance, the colorful poetry of Robert Browning, and their trademark transformations. In this latest Musictale, a normal town is turned upside down and learns the value of honesty and generosity.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Join us for a memorable vocal recital in celebration of Black History Month featuring the world famous tenor Lawrence Brownlee and the renowned collaborative pianist Martin Katz in his second MPCS appearance. Brownlee is winner of both the 2006 Richard Tucker and Marian Anderson Awards— “An astonishing technician who rightly brought the house down.” (The Sunday Times [London]) “Martin Katz must surely be considered the dean of collaborative pianists.” (The Los Angeles Times)

This event is co-sponsored by UD Center for Black Culture.

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in the Seussical. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz, and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks USA’s largest-scale productions to date. Come see this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens adapted especially for young audiences.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Karthik Seshadri is a renowned sitar virtuoso, composer, educator, and the foremost disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar. Hailed as a child prodigy in India by critics at the age of six, Seshadri had already embarked on an illustrious performing career when in 1965 he met Shankar, who became a profound musical influence in his life. Seshadri appears as a soloist in major venues throughout India and abroad where his performances are noted for their expressive beauty, rich tonal sensibility, and extraordinary rhythmic intricacy. “Breathtaking…” (Los Angeles Times)

“One of the most important young artists in jazz” (Los Angeles Times) Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. Widely recognized and lauded by both his peers and jazz critics alike, the 30 year-old is committed to both exploring the rich potential of jazz composition and blazing new trails on the vibraphone. Inspired by the compositions of Duke Ellington, Stefon Harris will present African Tarantella . . . Dances with Duke with a nonet of stellar sidemen.

Experience a spectacular multimedia violin concert created by the world-renowned Xiang Gao, UD faculty violinist and artistic director of the Master Player Chamber Series. Dr. Howard Watkins, pianist of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and members of UD Faculty Jazz will be joined by other world-class artists for this unforgettable musical event. iMusic, from classical to jazz, will take your breath away.

Newark: The Opera is a site-specific show written especially for and about Newark, Delaware as the town celebrates the 250th anniversary of its royal charter. This production will weave music, hometown stories, and local participation with aural and visual trickery. Squonk Opera, who created the hometown opera project, brings this multi-media, family friendly production to its first stop in the First State. “A quirky, playful, music-and image-driven piece of performance art that offers a nontraditional view of a place you thought you knew.” (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Recommended for ages 7 and up.

This event was made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Newark: The Opera - Sqounk Opera
Family Series
May 11, 2008 2:00PM
Thompson Theatre - Roselle Center for the Arts

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