Live at Rose Lehrman presents Theatreworks USA's 'Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books'
Plus a free book and cookie party
Dec. 16, 2010
HARRISBURG — Get “fancy” as Live at Rose Lehrman presents Theatreworks USA’s production of “Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books” at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. (Tickets remain for the 4:30 p.m. performance. The 1:30 p.m. performance is sold out.)
The afternoon will feature a celebration of books and literacy with free events before and after each show and a dress-up photo opportunity with the “Fancy Nancy” and “Pirate”characters.
Six stories come to life in this Theatreworks USA’s Broadway-style musical revue performed by a five-member professional cast who portray dozens of characters. The stories represent various issues, themes and ideas relevant to a broad and diverse audience of children.
Books featured in the show include:
“Fancy Nancy” by Jane O’Connor
“Babymouse, the Musical” by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
“Duck for President” by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
“I Have To Go!” by Robert Munsch
“Leonardo, the Terrible Monster” by Mo Willems
“Pirates Don’t Change Diapers” by Melinda Long
Free pre-performance events for children feature SuperReader, American Literacy Corporation’s “Super Hero,” who will present a performance in the Studio Theatre at 12:30 and 3 p.m. SuperReader, the alter ego of Floyd Stokes, executive director of American Literacy Corporation, dons a yellow mask, a blue cape and an “R” emblazoned uniform to “save” children from a life deprived of books.
After each performance there will be a book and cookie party in the Rose Lehrman lobby. Each child will receive one book courtesy of the American Literacy Corporation, while free cookies and a drink will be provided. There will also be a free dress-up photo opportunity with the “Fancy Nancy” and “Pirate” characters at the post-show parties. Parents and patrons are encouraged to bring their own cameras for the photo opportunity.
Support for this Live at Rose Lehrman event comes from the American Literacy Corporation, PNC Bank, and the HACC Foundation. Media Sponsors for the event are abc27 WHTM-TV and Central Penn Parent magazine.
Theatreworks USA’s musical production of “Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books”will be presented at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Rose Lehrman Arts Center, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. The 1:30 p.m. performance has already sold out. Tickets for the one-hour show are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, and $8 for students/children. The pre-event performances by SuperReader begin at 12:30 and 3 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Live at Rose Lehrman Box Office phone is 717-231-ROSE (7673). Tickets also are available at www.LiveatRoseLehrman.org.
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