THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
Saturday Scene 2009 - 2010 Season
On select Saturdays, experience a new interactive journey into the world of music, dance, puppetry and storytelling. No fighting over the remote, this is a show even parents will enjoy. Saturday mornings will never be the same.
- Saturday Scene performances are on select Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m.
- Tickets for individual shows are $15.
- All Saturday Scene tickets are general admission.
- Subscriptions (packages of four or more shows) begin at $48.
Every patron, regardless of age, must receive a ticket and be able to sit alone in a seat.- The Geffen Playhouse has limited facilities for infants, therefore children under the age of 18 months are discouraged from coming to the theatre.
Subscriptions are available through the box office at 310-208-5454.
The 09/10 Saturday Scene season includes:
| SAT, FEB 13 2010 | Jambo Watoto: Tales and Rhythms of Africa (recommend for ages 5 and up) | ||||
| Jambo Watoto is a loving homage to the rich and wonderful cultures of Africa featuring stories and traditional rhythms. By inspiring creativity, strengthening cultural pride and encouraging tolerance, Box Tales engage young people in the excitement and immediacy of live performance. | |||||
| SAT, MAR 6 2010 | Storm Drain to Paradise (recommended for ages 5 and up) | ||||
| Through a blend of music and theater, this show tells the story of little Maroo, a girl who falls down a storm drain into a magical world of garbage islands, talking animals and flying plastic boats. | |||||
| SAT, MAR 13 2010 | Waters of the Earth: Multicultural Tales of the Sea (recommended for ages 5 and up) | ||||
| Waters of the Earth explores the rich folklore and mythology of seafaring peoples from all over the globe. | |||||
| SAT, APR 24 2010 | A Midsummer Night's Dream (recommended for ages 5 and up) | ||||
| This retelling of Shakespeare's beloved story of magic in the woods features Will and Company's signature audience participation as the audience follows the pixies, the actors and the lovers through the wondrous summer night. | |||||
| SAT, MAY 1 2010 | Artichoke: 26 Animals (recommended for ages 3 and up) | ||||
| In this audience participation crowd-pleaser, children are encouraged join in with Artichoke and the gang as they sing songs about animals - one for every letter of the alphabet. | |||||
| SAT, MAY 8 2010 | Jambo (recommended for ages 3 and up) | ||||
Jambo is a musical journey that transports the audience through the roots of American music. One part Mississippi Delta, one part New Orleans street corner, and one part Chicago juke joint, Jambo is all parts fun with songs that promote self-esteem, independence, and celebrate individuality. And, of course, some are just about dancing and having fun.
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