Childrens Theater and Schedule



	Arkansas Children's Theatre Located in Little Rock, the theatre offers live performances for children of all ages. Tickets are $6.00 per person and can be reserved in advance. NOTE: If you bring a baby, you will have to buy a ticket for the baby too! They have several weekday performances during the run of each play. Tickets are available directly from the theater, call 501-372-4000 or 800-264-2787, tell them you are a home school family (they call that a home school group) and that you would like to reserve tickets. Although they may refer to you as a home school group there is no minimum number of tickets to buy and you do not have to be an organized support group to reserve tickets. They don't take walk-ins, you must reserve tickets in advance. You can also visit their website for general information about the theatre and directions at http://www.arkarts.com/general/. You can visit http://www.arkarts.com/childrens_theatre/season for more information about each play. To reserve tickets online visit http://www.arkarts.com/childrens_theatre/school_reservations.asp. A free teacher resource guide is available at http://www.arkarts.com/pdfs/04-05_CT_resource_guide.pdf. To view the school show list visit http://www.arkarts.com/childrens_theatre/teachers/ 2004/05 Season Schedule

		Charlotte's Web A family classic by E.B. White 7:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays September 16 - October 3, 2004 Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up With the help of his friend Charlotte, Wilbur the piglet, a kindly barn spider, he experiences the true meaning of responsibility, friendship and loyalty in this heart-warming barnyard adventure. King Arthur and the Magic Sword A new play inspired by the timeless legend 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays; 2 pm Sundays October 29 - November 14, 2004 Best enjoyed by ages 8 and up Arthur's friend and mentor, Merlin, teaches him the treasures of a true king-honor, honesty, justice, wisdom, and mercy. Alice in Wonderland Adapted from Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays December 2 - 19, 2004 Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up The Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare and other quirky new friends explain life to Alice in the most entertaining fashion. "There was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe..." Based on the popular Mother Goose nursery rhyme 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays February 4 - 20, 2005 Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up This kind old woman from Mother Goose Land adores her children. In fact, she herself is child at heart. With the help of her friends, there'll be no need for "sound spankings" tonight. The Time Machine Adapted from the science fiction novel by H.G. Wells 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays March 25 - April 10, 2005 Best enjoyed by ages 7 and up He is, indeed, the Time Traveler, here to carry you upon a thrilling adventure 802,000 years into a future world of danger, wonder, and exquisite beauty. All you need do is step inside-inside The Time Machine. Madeline From the easel of Ludwig Bemelmans 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays April 28 - May 15, 2005 Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up With her joie de vivre and charmingly precocious nature, Madeline stands out among her classmates. Discover why this gutsy girl has been a role model since 1939! New Studio Series Season Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Hussman, Jr. and Palmer, Olivia and Eliza Hussman. Leslie and Mark Lee/Jennifer, Meredith and Margo Lee Of Mice and Men Adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays October 7 - 16, 2004 Best enjoyed by ages 12 and up Exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, the depression-era classic tells the story of two migrant ranch workers, George Milton and his slow-witted partner, Lenny Small, dreaming of a better life in a better world. The Little Baby Snoogle Fleejer Adapted from the children's book written by President Jimmy Carter 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 16 - 20, 2004 Best enjoyed by ages 4 and up This wonderful children's book, written by President Carter and illustrated by his daughter Amy, comes to vivid life in the Studio in an imaginative tale of courage. Off The Wall An original from Children's Theater 7:30 p.m.