Theater for Kids

Portland Stage Company is offering a special new series for children... WINTER/SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE

STAGESTRUCK by Tomie de Paola, copyright 2005 by Tomie de Paola. Used by permission of G.P. Putnam's Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. All rights reserved. OPENING DAY STAGESTRUCK by Tomie de Paola January 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Enjoy a reading of this fantastic book by our Affiliate Actors then join in for an interactive theater workshop. Come and share the excitement in our new space at the Theater for Kids at Portland Stage! Cost is $15 for one child with adult, $7 per additional child.

Advance registration is recommended. To sign up, e-mail theaterforkids@portlandstage.org or call Samara Yandell at 207.774.1043 to reserve your spot. Ages 4 -10.

Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner, copyright 2003. EXTRAORDINARY ANIMALS WORKSHOP SERIES February 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 AM

Ever wonder how a ship-wrecked circus would survive on an island in Maine? What noises a guinea pig might make when stuck in a pool table? Which side of the bed a hibernating bear wakes up on? Listen to our actors as they read stories about extraordinary animals and their antics, then workshop to express your inner animal instincts.

Join Theater for Kids for our Play Me a Story Extraordinary Animals workshop series and explore your wild side! Workshop series starts Saturday February 6 at 10:30 AM. Sign up for all 4 or pick your favorite, $50 for the series or $15 each. Ages 4 -10.

Books to include: Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson Polka Bats & Octopus Slacks by Calef Brown John Willie and Freddy McGee by Holly Meade My Dog is Smelly as Dirty Socks by Hanoch Piven The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen

To sign up, e-mail theaterforkids@portlandstage.org or call Samara Yandell at 207.774.1043.