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The
Green Sheep: An Innovative Theater Experience For
Seattle’s Littlest Lambs
SCT & The
Children’s Museum,
Seattle
Collaborate.
RUN
DATES:
June 5 - August 31
SHOW
& TICKET INFO: www.sct.org
(
Seattle
,
WA
) – Seattle Children’s Theatre and The Children’s Museum, Seattle have
teamed up to bring Seattle audiences the Windmill Performing Arts production of The
Green Sheep, an innovative and interactive theatre experience designed
specifically for children ages 1-4. Parents and toddlers will sit in the sheep
pen as they take a stimulating journey through color, size and distance
searching for the ever elusive green sheep.
The
play, directed by Windmill’s Creative Producer Cate Fowler, is based on Mem
Fox and Judy Horacek’s book “Where is the Green Sheep?” Through a 50-minute
play filled with music, movement, and puppetry and a 20 minute interactive,
creative drama workshop, toddlers will be delighted and captivated while their
parents learn new and imaginative ways to engage in creative play with their
kids.
Inspired
by the toddler theatre she saw in
Australia
, Seattle Children’s Theatre Artistic Director
Linda Hartzell
is delighted to bring The Green Sheep to
Seattle
. “This lovely, lively, and imaginative piece is perfect for the littlest
little ones,” says Hartzell, who believes that it is never too early to
introduce a child to the wonders of theatre.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with SCT,” says K C Gauldine, CEO of
The Children’s Museum,
Seattle
. “As the institution focused
specifically on early childhood development --and the parent’s role in this
development, we believe The Green Sheep
will be fun for very young children while assisting parents in understanding how
playful interaction supports their own child’s learning.”
The
Green Sheep ensemble includes local
Seattle
musician Matt Johnston as well as
Seattle
cast members Michaela Koerner and Connor
Toms. The project is being directed by Cate
Fowler, Creative Director of Windmill Performing Arts. Fowler is a producer
and presenter of work for children and family audiences. She has been
responsible for producing Windmill's new productions including Wilfrid Gordon
Macdonald Partridge, Brundibar, The Snow Queen, Riverland
(Helpmann Award Winner), Afternoon of the Elves and Midnite.
The
production takes place at The Children’s Museum,
Seattle
and tickets are available for sale through both Seattle Children’s Theatre
and The Children’s Museum. Tickets
are $15 each for museum members and $17.50 each for non-members. Tickets are $10
each for groups of 20 or more. To purchase tickets call the SCT ticket office at
(206) 441-3322 or The Children’s Museum at 206-441-1768, visit www.sct.org,
or visit The Children’s Museum’s or SCT’s ticket offices in person. The
Green Sheep is designed for children ages 1-4. The Children’s Museum,
Seattle
guidelines require 1 adult for every 4 children.
Performance
Schedule:
Tuesday
& Thursday 10am & 11:30am
Wednesday &
Friday 10am
Saturday
10am, 12pm & 2pm
Sunday
11:30am & 2pm
Now
celebrating its 28th year, The Children’s Museum,
Seattle
brings to life the joy of discovery for children and their families through
fun, creative and hands-on explorations of the world around them.
The Museum is a 22,000 square foot trusted, engaging environment that
ignites your child’s imagination with limitless possibilities. The Museum is
located in the heart of
Seattle
on the ground floor of the Seattle Center House.
Seattle
Children’s Theatre celebrates its 33rd season in 2007-2008 and performs
September through June in the Charlotte Martin, and Eve Alvord Theatres at
Seattle
Center
. Since its inception, SCT has
gained acclaim as a leading producer of theatre, educational programs and new
scripts for young people. SCT will has presented 188 plays, 101 of which were
world premieres, and entertained over 4 million children.
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