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Virtual Performances 2020-2021

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Virtual Performances 2020-2021

Legends and Myths from Mount Olympus

Whimsical and daring adventures from the ancient civilization by the sea.

VIRTUAL

From their protected perch on Mount Olympus, the gods of ancient Greece spin their magic and subterfuge into fantastic landscapes while they conjure cunning exploits for the humans they choose to meddle with far below.

Children become the mountains and the wind as they watch Icarus and Daedalus fly free on wax wings, help tell the story as they witness Ceyx and Alcyone’s love morph into fantasy so they can stay together for all time, and stave off evil with bravery and courage as Perseus battles the snake-headed Medusa and ultimately turns her into stone.

Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case

Solve a mystery with the world's most famous detective!

VIRTUAL

Something's amiss, and now "the game's afoot!" for the brilliant scientist and criminologist, Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Along with his trusted companion, Dr. Watson (played by a child volunteer), Holmes will follow the clues and solve the mystery with the audience's help.

The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge
or: "A Christmas Carol"

The Classic tale of a miser's redemption.

VIRTUAL

Ebenezer Scrooge is a nasty, mean, snarling
old geezer with no care for anything other
than his money.

His one and only friend visits him as a
ghost, and starts him on a journey that
melts his icy heartand teaches him the
joys of caring for, and giving to others.

The Caterpillar Hunter

A vegetable safari!

VIRTUAL

Based on the beloved character of the late Steve Irwin,
the Caterpillar Hunter shrinks himself and sets off to
explore the terrain, pursuing elusive bugs and strange
herbage in the wild recesses of a common
North American vegetable garden.

Crikey! Join in his exciting backyard adventure!

Lewis and Clark

Two brave friends begin the perilous journey of the Corps of Discovery!

VIRTUAL

Join our daring explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, as they scout and map the unknown beauty of our newly expanding nation.

Help them find their way as they meet Native Americans, canoe down mighty rivers, and become the first to see the grandeur of the northwest as they follow the sunset to the ocean and carve out the Oregon Trail.

March-May 2021

My Mother The Astronaut

To the moon and beyond!

VIRTUAL and LIVE

Aquarius' mom is an astronaut and today is "Take your child to work day". Aquarius can't wait to go to NASA and find out what it's like to be in space!

They visit Mission Control where she meets scientists and engineers who show her what they do and she learns all about space travel. Her imagination blasts off and she dreams of incredible journeys through the cosmos!

Summer 2021

Tale of the Rainbow Lizard

Discovering our colorful ancestry

VIRTUAL and LIVE

Pablo Del Peacock (the famous portrait artist) is trying to paint a picture of beautiful Monique Gecko, but every morning she arrives a different color and he has to begin all over again. He and his friend Fatima Flamingo (taking a break from her Flamenco lessons) search for answers.

When they solve the mystery and Pablo learns about Monique’s diverse heritage, he decides to paint his new masterpiece with all the colors of the rainbow.

(Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri)