2007-2008 Pied Piper Public Performance Series
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Henry & Mudge
Based on the books by Cynthia Rylant
Book and Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan
Music by Brian Lowdermilk
Produced by TheatreworksUSA
Grades PreK–3
Everett Civic Auditorium
Sunday, May 18, 2008 • 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Cynthia Rylant's award-winning book series about a lonesome boy and his 180-pound canine sets the stagefor a brand new musical. Henry discovers that having a pet is a big responsibility; pets need to be fed and taken out for walks, and, of course, they need lots of love and play time. When Henry's best friend Annie pays a visit, even non-dog owners will recognize the jealousy in this story as the two friends compete for Mudge's love and attention.
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Katie Couric's The Brand New Kid
Adapted from the book by Katie Couric
Book by Melanie Marnich
Music by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Melanie Marnich and Michael Friedman
Produced by The Kennedy Center for Young Audiences On Tour
Grades K–4
Everett Civic Auditorium
Sunday, November 4, 2007 • 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
A heartwarming new musical based on the book by one of America's favorite television personalities, Katie Couric's The Brand New Kid begins on the very first day of second grade, and Lazlo is the new kid in school. He's your typical seven-year-old boy, but because he doesn't look or speak quite like the others, he is teased and taunted. When Ellie McSnelly spends an afternoon with him playing soccer and eating strudel, the two teach their classmates a valuable lesson. This uplifting new musical proves that being yourself is always the best way to be.
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The Elves & the Shoemaker
Adapted by Gayle Cornelison
Produced by California Theatre Center
Grades PreK–3
Everett Performing Arts Center
Sunday, December 9, 2007 • 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
A returning Pied Piper favorite that has been delighting students throughout the U.S. for 15 years, this Brothers Grimm story explores the underlying theme of kindness and giving. Laugh when two merry elves arrive at a small village in the Black Forest to discover a poor, gentle shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. See how their benevolence and resourcefulness save the shoemaker from a bleak and unhappy holiday.
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The Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble:
The Drum is the Thunder, the Flute is the Wind
All ages
Everett Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 2, 2008 • 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Native American musician and hoop dancer, Kevin Locke is a musical hero and role model for youth around the world, known for delivering awe-inspiring performances. A virtuoso on the indigenous Northern Plains flute and a master of traditional storytelling, Kevin Locke's educational and entertaining shows include historical and cultural narratives, hoop dancing, audience participation, and generous gifts of humor.
Reviews & Press:
Telling stories, saving heritage through dance –The Seattle Times, Snohomish County
Visit the official Kevin Locke website!
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If You Give a Pig a Party
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer
Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf
Produced by Dallas Children's Theater On Tour
Grades PreK–3
Everett Performing Arts Center
Sunday, April 13, 2008 • 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
In the tradition of Laura Numeroff's extremely popular books If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give Moose a Muffin, celebration reigns supreme in this new musical of the beloved pig who likes to party. This story of circular logic brings the Mouse, the Moose, and the Pig together at last in a carnival of music, festivity and friendship. Lively musical accompaniment and outrageous physical comedy provide audiences with a compelling theatrical experience. Come see what happens when you mix puppets, bicycles, bumper cars, pillow fights, ballet, and ice cream!
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