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Based on the book by John Steptoe Caldecott Award winning Cinderella tale! When a great African king desires a wife, only the most worthy and beautiful maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Mufaro's pride and joy, his two daughters of very different dispositions, travel across a river and half a day's journey to go before the king. With traditional chanting and African song, come celebrate goodness, generosity and love. Best for grades 1-7 |
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Jason and the Argonauts |
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Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother (the king) and stolen the kingdom and now nobody dares stand up to him. Things are about to get a major shake up though because Jason is BACK! After being banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to claim his rightful throne and make some big changes. However, in ancient times nothing’s that straightforward. Jason and his crew must sail on The Argo to the other side of the world to find the Golden Fleece and bring it back in order to unite the people again. As if that wasn’t difficult enough, the odd monster, sleeping dragon and clashing rock endeavour to ruin his trip and spice things up on this most fantastic of journeys! For everyone nine and beyond... Best for grades 3-8 |
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Adapted by award winning native playwright Drew Hayden Taylor A Native Canadian adaptation of the highly successful British play, Tir na N'og by Greg Banks (who directs this version). Helped by their grandfather, two young native children and their father try to bring a mysterious 'spirit horse' into their Calgary apartment. The play explores the value of tradition, culture and family within the framework of a heart warming and adventure filled story. Best for grades 4–8 |
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The hit musical adaption of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler “A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood...” Following the huge international success of The Snow Dragon and Snow White, Tall Stories Theatre Company returns to the United States with the story of the magical Gruffalo and a very brave mouse. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the multi award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (‘a modern classic’ - Observer). Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults... Let your imagination run wild... Best for grades pre-K–2 |
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Miss Bindergarten |
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Based on books by Joseph Slate Join Miss Bindergarten for her first appearance on stage in this world premiere performance written by the Omaha Theater Company’s playwright-in-residence, Brian Guehring. How cool is the alphabet? Super cool when you are learning it from Miss Bindergarten, the famous teaching dog! She’s a master of fun and games—and everyone in her class of animal students has a name that starts with a different letter! This zany show combines laughter with learning and features all your favorite tales from the Miss Bindergarten book series. Best for grades pre-K–1 |
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Horrible Harry |
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Based on books by Suzy Kline How horrible can Horrible Harry really be? This world premiere performance, adapted for the stage by the Omaha Theater Company’s Artistic Director, James Larson, features favorite stories from the popular book series by Suzy Kline. Fun-loving and full of mischief, Harry is always the center of attention with his string of nonstop pranks and antics. When his sworn enemy, Sydney, accidentally kills Harry’s pet spider, he gets even with her on the school field trip to the scary prison and creepy copper mine. Best for grades 2-4 |
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