October 7 through November 1,2008
This brand-new musical play is based on Richard Scarry's popular books for young readers, including What Do People Do All Day? Huckle Cat takes the audience on a tour of busy, bustling Busy Town and introduces all his hard-working friends. Using fantastic movement and puppetry, in the same tradition of Go, Dog. Go! this show brings the classic children's story to vibrant, singing, dancing, exuberant life-just as your children imagine it.

Curriculum Connections: arithmetic, measuring, counting, directionality, pattern making, problem solving, reading, spelling. Age: Appropriate for Preschool and up.

November 11 through 19,2008
TK redefines "tough" for himself and learns personal skills that empower him to reject violence in this musical play full of humor and heart. A special Outreach Workshop, Exploring Conflict Resolution Through Drama, is also available, conducted by the actors in classrooms at the school. Professional development workshops for teachers are also available.

Curriculum Recommendations: live drama, conflict resolu­tion, violence prevention, verbal communication skills. Age: Appropriate for grades 4 through 12.

February 3 through 21, 2009
A young girl named Makeda takes an amazing journey through 4 millennia of African and African-American history, seen through the eyes of women ranging from the Ethiopian Queen of Sheba to modem playwright Lorraine Hansberry. In between ancient times and modem times Makeda joins the struggles and shares the triumphs of this historical pageant, and the experience changes her forever.

Curriculum Recommendations: drama, biography, African and African-American history, U.S. history, Civil War, women's studies, civil rights, Underground Railroad, live Theatre. Age: Appropriate for 2nd grade and up.

March 3 through April 17, 2009
Back by popular demand: a faithful stage version of the popular books by Kevin Henkes, including Chester's Way; Julius, Baby of the World, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. This play appeals to the very youngest play­goer with an endearing young heroine, Lilly, who likes purple, plastic purses, shiny quarters, movie star sunglasses and her teacher. More than anything Lilly wants to grow up to be a teacher herself.

Curriculum Connections: etiquette, consequences of actions, self-esteem, friendship, contemporary children's literature, careers, family relationships, social interaction, humor. Age: Appropriate for pre-school and up

April 21 through May 16, 2009
Four children are evacuated from London in 1940 due to the recent outbreak of the World War II. They are sent to live with Professor Digory, in a large house in the English countryside. Lucy, the youngest of the children, climbs into a wardrobe and finds herself in a fantastic, snow-covered forest with a lamp-post in the center. She meets a faun, who introduces himself as Tumnus and tells her that the land is called Narnia.

Curriculum Recommendations: English literature, fantasy, character development, faith, sibling relationships. Age: K and up.

June 9 through July 3,2009
Dramatized from the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this exciting play starts at the Admiral Benbow Inn, where an old sea captain is given the black spot - a death mark - by pirates. Young Jim Hawkins finds the treasure map and soon sets sail for the mysterious Treasure Island. Manned by a crew of rowdy pirates, the ship becomes a scene of mutiny and conflict which spill out onto the island where Jim Hawkins proves his mettle.

Curriculum Recommendations: maritime his­tory and culture, British history, pirate lore, transportation, navigation, astronomy. Age: Appropriate for 1st grade and up.