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2007-2008 School Season
Tickets $6 per child (Teachers are free!)
Dear Elementary Teacher,
Announcing Thistle Theatre’s 2007-8 season of
Myths, Magic and Merriment.
Jack and the Beanstalk - England Merry Chris Mouse- USA
The Pitfalls of Mr. Yama - Japan The Three Billy Goats Gruff – Norway
Introduce your class to the magic of the theatre and the art of puppetry at one of our three locations: Magnuson Park Theatre and Sunset Hill Community Club serving Seattle and the Bellevue Youth Theatre serving the Eastside.
Thistle Theatre offers 15 years of expertise in a variation of the ancient Japanese style of puppetry called Bunraku. The puppeteers, dressed all in black, manipulate the puppets from behind. With two or three puppeteers operating one puppet they skillfully bring realistic movement to the handcrafted puppets. This exciting season also features rod, body, shadow and blacklight puppets. Creative story telling and delightful music scores are hallmarks of our productions designed and built by artists in the Thistle Theatre studio.
EDUCATION GUIDES
A certified teacher has carefully aligned the education guide for each show with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
COSTS
Teachers are free and group school performances are at the reduced rate of $6 per child /chaperone, $3.50 for children on the Federal Free Lunch Program.
MULTIPLE SHOW DISCOUNT! - Before June 25, 2007 book two shows and pay $5.50 per person per show, book three or four shows and pay only $5.00 per person per show. To reserve shows call (206) 524-3388, no payment due until one month before each performance.
ASSEMBLIES
We tour to schools giving the same quality productions at your location. Please pass on our information to your school’s PTA.
PUPPETRY WORKSHOPS
We are currently applying for funds to provide workshops to elementary classes as follow up to each Thistle Theatre production.
We look forward to you joining us for this exciting season. Call (206) 524-3388 by June 25, 2007 to take advantage of these special multiple booking offers!
Sincerely,
Jean Enticknap - Artistic Director
Remember, before June 25, 2007 book two shows and pay $5.50 per person per show, book three or four shows and pay only $5.00 per person per show. To reserve shows call (206) 524-3388, no payment due until one month before each performance.
If you can’t come to us, we can come to you! All four of this season’s mainstage productions tour. We also do workshops, classroom visits and birthday party shows.
This activity is not sponsored by any School District, and they assume no responsibility for the conduct or safety during the activity offered. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition fi led in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorneys’ fees and judgement awards.
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England
Based on an old English version of the story, simple Jack Spriggins trades his family’s cow for five colored beans. His long suffering mother tosses the beans out the window where they magically grow as tall as the sky. An amazing adventure ensues when Jack climbs to the top of the beanstalk and becomes a slave to the Cyclops wife of the Fee-fi-fo-fum Giant. Struggling to feed her husband’s enormous appetite the excitement continues as the wife also tries to protect Jack from the giant’s wrath. A golden hen, a magic singing harp and even a green fairy and a fool add to the musical merriment.
Educational Emphasis: Working to your potential.
School Show Times:
TICKETS: Student Price: $6.00; Teachers: FREE
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Magnuson Park Theatre: |
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Theatre Building #47
7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115
Oct. 10, 11, 12 at 10:30am & 12:30 pm |
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Bellevue Youth Theater: |
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16661 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
Oct. 24, 25, 26 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Sunset Hill: |
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Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle
Nov. 7, 9 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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USA
A brown mouse family, without a piece of cheese to their name, finds a new home in the wall of a child's playroom. Dismayed at the sight of their disheveled home, mouse twins Christine and Christopher scamper out to scavenge in the child's room. While exploring, they discover a tiny white mouse in a cage…plans for a rescue ensue! Featuring Sue Ennis's delightful song, "Carving the Christmas Cheese", this is an original heartwarming story of sharing at holiday time.
Educational Emphasis: Overcoming hardship and helping others.
School Show Times:
TICKETS: Student Price: $6.00; Teachers: FREE
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Bellevue Youth Theater: |
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16661 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
Dec. 5, 6, 7 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Sunset Hill: |
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Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle
Dec. 12, 14 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Magnuson Park Theatre: |
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Theatre Building #47
7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115
Dec. 19, 20, 21 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Previously Known as The Pitfalls of Mr. Yama
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Japan
Mr.Yama, a wealthy miser, discovers young Hanako in a cherry tree trying to pick cherries. He tells her the tree is his and is unwilling to share any of the tree's bounty. Mr. Yama accidentally swallows a cherry pit and lo and behold, a tree grows out of his head! A bizarre series of events follow including an encounter with mythical Japanese creatures, a Tengu, an Oni and a serpent! Humor, danger and excitement fill this tall tale told with Bunraku, shadow and blacklight puppets.
Educational Emphasis: Japanese culture and mythology.
School Show Times:
TICKETS: Student Price: $6.00; Teachers: FREE
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Magnuson Park Theatre: |
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Theatre Building #47
7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115
Feb. 6, 7, 8 at 10:30 & 12:30 |
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Bellevue Youth Theater: |
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16661 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
February 27, 28, 29 at 10:30 & 12:30 |
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Sunset Hill: |
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Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle
March 12, 14 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Norway
Back by popular demand is our hilarious musical version of the classic Norwegian story in which the Three Billy Goats Gruff are in search of fresh green grass. Two of them convince their new friend the Water Troll to build them a bridge. Unfortunately, when you build a bridge you get a bridge troll. Sure enough a humorously grumpy Bridge Troll moves in and attempts to stop each of the Billy Goats from reaching the other side.
Educational Emphasis: Sharing and Troll Lore.
School Show Times:
TICKETS: Student Price: $6.00; Teachers: FREE
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Magnuson Park Theatre: |
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Theatre Building #47
7110 62nd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115
Apr. 16, 17, 18 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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Bellevue Youth Theater: |
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16661 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
May 21, 22, 23 at 10:30am and 12:30pm |
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Sunset Hill: |
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Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle
May 14 & 16 at 10:30am & 12:30pm |
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