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.
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L to R: Michelle Martinez as Piglet and Michael Vines
as Winnie-the-Pooh
Photo By Alberto Romeu Studio |
