This month marks the 20th anniversary
of the wildly popular Theatre for Youth
program at Melbourne, Florida's King
Center for the Performing Arts. And
the new season kicked off with a bona
fide pop culture classic!
Center for the Performing Arts. And
the new season kicked off with a bona
fide pop culture classic!
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Thousands of enthusiastic "rock" fans packed the Maxwell C. King Center for two high-energy concert performances on October 20th and 21st. But it wasn't any modern-day YouTube sensation that attracted the throngs of elementary school-aged kids, their parents and teachers. It was the Stages Productions presentation of the timeless classic, School House Rock! C'mon everybody, sing along — Conjunction Junction what's your function?
"Our commitment to fostering a positive
experience for youth remains a priority
through the programs offered each year."
experience for youth remains a priority
through the programs offered each year."
-Karen Wilson (Theatre for Youth Director)
Under the supervision of director Karen Wilson, the King Center's Theatre for Youth program has been educating and entertaining young people on Florida's Space Coast for the last 20 years. And the 2014-2015 season promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Here's a quick and snappy overview of the amazing Theatre for Youth productions to be hitting the King Center stage throughout the current school year...
IMAGINOCEAN
Wedsday / November 12, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
Pre-K – Grade 2
Tony-Award nominee John Tartaglia has created
this magical undersea adventure for kids of all
this magical undersea adventure for kids of all
ages. Best friends Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles
invite the audience to sing, dance and make
new friends as they discover a treasure map and
invite the audience to sing, dance and make
new friends as they discover a treasure map and
its adventures in this live black-light puppet show.
LADY BUG
Thursday / November 13, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
K – Grade 6
A perfect first ballet experience — performed by
a cast of internationally recognized dancers. A
favorite for children of all ages, the audience will
uncover the true meaning of friendship in this
a cast of internationally recognized dancers. A
favorite for children of all ages, the audience will
uncover the true meaning of friendship in this
beautifully crafted ballet featuring vibrant colorful
costumes, Lady Bug and her animal friends.
costumes, Lady Bug and her animal friends.
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER
Monday / December 8, 10:30am
Monday / December 8, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
K – Grade 5
A lighthearted holiday musical based on the popular
children's books, the Tailor of Gloucester finally gains
children's books, the Tailor of Gloucester finally gains
an opportunity to use his talents and sew a coat for the
mayor, just in time for his Christmas wedding. The task
mayor, just in time for his Christmas wedding. The task
meets with many twists and turns, sparked by the
mischievous cat, Simpkins and his friends, the mice.
mischievous cat, Simpkins and his friends, the mice.
RAINBOW FISH
Thursday / January 22, 10:30am
Thursday / January 22, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
K – Grade 2
ArtsPower’s delightful and heart-warming musical
is based on the popular children’s book by
author Marcus Pfister. Rainbow Fish learns the
value of true friendship through sharing.
is based on the popular children’s book by
author Marcus Pfister. Rainbow Fish learns the
value of true friendship through sharing.
SWAZZLE'S DREAM CARVER
Tuesday / January 27, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
K – Grade 6
Taught by his father to carve small wooden toys
in a traditional way, Mateo instead dreams of
bright, colorful animals that dance and sing. This
in a traditional way, Mateo instead dreams of
bright, colorful animals that dance and sing. This
bilingual musical transports the audience to a vibrant
Mexican village and the life of Mateo and his family.
Mexican village and the life of Mateo and his family.
Tuesday / February 24, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
K – Grade 8
Internationally renown magician Bradley Fields turns youth on to the history, power and beauty
of the language of math. Featuring music,
costumes, comedy, illusions and mathematical
concepts, this theatrical show challenges,
provokes and elicits critical thinking.
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS
Tuesday / March 31, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
All Ages
From the region of Hebei, China the critically acclaimed
Golden Dragon Acrobats bring their amazing skills to the
Golden Dragon Acrobats bring their amazing skills to the
main stage. The thrill escalates as these human obstacles,
with their extraordinary abilities and breath-taking
with their extraordinary abilities and breath-taking
maneuvers, keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
Thursday / May 7, 10:30am
$10 (inclusive of ticketing fees)
All Ages
demonstrate the distinctive and varied styles of
dance as seen through this multi-component
form of hip hop. Experience the evolution of
dance from 17th century to today. A great
connection to physical education!
As a longtime Space Coast resident and a passionate supporter of culture, kids and community, I attend various year 'round King Center productions — including many of the Theatre for Youth productions. And I enthusiastically endorse this fantastic program 100%.
-Christopher Long
(October 2014)
Theatre for Youth and Outreach Program
(321) 433-5718
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(321) 242-2219
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