2012-13 ArtSmart-Educational Theatre for Young Audiences

2012-13 ArtSmart Educational Theatre for Young Audiences

Sponsored by Lyons National Bank, The Delavan Foundation and The City of Geneva

• All performances are held at The Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca Street, Geneva, New York
• School performances at 10am and public at 7pm. A question and answer session follows the 7pm show.
• Performances are 1 hour in length
• All seats are $5.50.  For groups of 25 or more please contact the box office at 315-781-5483 or boxoffice@thesmith.org
• Study Guides are available for all shows

Friday, November 9, 2012 10am ONLY

State Street Ballet presents "The Secret Garden"

Based on the famous novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A restoration of a garden and revival of the spirit. A balletic masterpiece of surrealism and enchantment, choreographed and directed by Josie Walsh, Secret Garden is a riveting fusion of dynamic visuals, cutting-edge choreography and luscious, shape-shifting costumes set to an original cinematic score.

Ballet for all ages

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10am and 7pm

ArtsPower presents "Harry the Dirty Dog"

ArtsPower’s new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story.

Musical for grades K - 2; Ages 3-7

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10am and 7pm

"Paige in Full"

Paige in Full is a visual mix-tape that blends poetry, dance, visual arts, and music to tell the tale of a multicultural girl growing up in Baltimore, MD. The production explores how a young woman’s identity is shaped by her ethnicity and popular culture; telling a personal, yet universal story through the lens of hip-hop. The performance is an autobiographical, one-hour show that grabs the audience by the throat and doesn’t let them go. Part comedy, part pain, and part retrospective on growing up in Baltimore in the late 80’s and early 90’s, we experience Paige trying desperately to fit in before finding her voice and accepting herself. Her tale winds its way through elementary school, telling the story of the pretty b-girl with a mind and heart on hip hop from age 8, who memorized dance routines of the fly girls from “In Living Color.” Somewhere along the way we snake through the streets of Baltimore and DC, learning what each place has meant to Paige. We explore love and its changing concept from sweet, to abusive, to the most coveted of them all, “real love.”

Suitable for grades 5 and up.

After school workshops are held at The Boys and Girls Club of Geneva on February 7th. Seats are limited. Call Box Office for reservations and more details.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10am and 7pm

"Kid's Power Operation Lunch Line in 3D"

Kid Power's Operation Lunch Line 3D  is a highly interactive, musical show, designed to help children, learn the value of good nutrition and exercise. Using spectacular visual effects in 3-D, the audience joins Kid Power on an amazing journey inside the human body of a boy named Max, who feels lousy because he doesn't eat or move properly. Through audience participation the kids not only educate and motivate Max, but in doing so, learn they too are special, filled with all the "Kid Power" needed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to feel great by balancing food and movement.

Defining "Out of Shape", Understanding how food energy translates to muscle energy, Exploring ways we can move and travel without motorized vehicles, The walking school bus, Audience Dance Party using Dance Revolution in 3-D

Nutrition: Importance of fruits and vegetables, USDA food pyramid, Positive global and dietary impact of planting a garden. Digestive System - Enzymes / Nutrients (Protease, Amylase, Lipase, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water), Defining and balancing Calories IN / OUT, Challenges kids face with over and under-eating, Media influence on body image, Natural foods vs. Processed foods, Nutrition labels - How to read them, Investigating Hidden Ingredients - High Fructose Corn Syrup, Portion Sizes. 3-D glasses are included

Grades 1-5

Monday, May 20, 2013 10am and 7pm

Dallas Children's Theatre presents "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"

Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith. A. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story and YOU determine the ending of the play in this rock Hip-Hop-ity musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! Hot off its acclaimed national tour.

Grades K-3