CORAL GABLES (September 13, 2004) – The only thing Winnie-the-Pooh likes better than adventures is eating honey. So when a strange, fierce animal named Kanga enters the forest, Pooh must decide whether to curb his appetite or rescue his dearest friend Piglet. Discover the value of friendship in this musical comedy for Pooh lovers of all ages at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre every Saturday at 2 p.m. September 25 – November 6.
Earl Maulding directs the furry cast of characters in A.A. Milne’s classic lovable tale. Lyrics are by A.A. Milne; lyrics and book by Kristin Sergel, with music by Allan Jay Friedman. Musical direction is by Eric Alsford. Chris Jahn is scenic designer; costume design is by Ananda Keator. Alex Herrin is sound designer, and lighting design is by Patrick Tennent.
Tickets are $10 for children and $12 for adults. For tickets, contact the box office at 305-444-9293 or Ticketmaster.
Celebrate a child’s birthday. Actors' Playhouse offers special birthday packages with cake and pizza options. Prearranged discount tickets are available for school groups of 15 or more for 10 a.m. weekday performances.
The 2004-2005 Theatre for Young Audiences season continues with A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, just in time for the holidays, and Cinderella opening January 13, 2005. The 10th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival in April will kick-off with the winner from its National Call to Competition for new musical works for children - Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell. The highlight of the annual event is the Family Festival Fun Weekend, three days of hands-on cultural activities April 29 – May 1, 2005. And finally, the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences’ season will present Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe June 21 – July 30, 2005. For best savings and reserved seating, flexible anytime season tickets are available now for $55 a person.
Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences has repeatedly received South Florida Parenting Magazine’s Kids’ Crown Award for Best Live Entertainment for Kids. More than 60,000 children each year attend the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences weekday performances through organized school and camp field trips. | 
L to R: Michelle Martinez as Piglet and Michael Vines as Winnie-the-Pooh
Photo By Alberto Romeu Studio |
