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TADA! Youth Theater proudly presents an original family musical performed by kids for kids-

Everything About A Family (Almost)

January 17- February 16, 2015

Originally Conceived and Written by Members of TADA!'s Resident Youth Ensemble: Christina Franklin, Merce Jessor, John Moriarty,  Maya Park, Jennifer Wais, and Casey Wenger-Schulman
 
Music and Lyrics by: Gary Bagley, Deirdre Broderick, Douglas Cohen, Jim Colleran, Miriam Daly, Scott Evan Davis, Drew Fornarola, Simon Gray, Kirsten A. Guenther, Lindsey Joelle, Phoebe Kreutz, Naomi Lee, Callie LeFevre, Arianna Rose, Kiernan Schmitt, Joy Son, Robby Stamper, Steve Sweeting, and Tom Toce.

Direction and Choreography by: Joanna Greer
Musical Direction by: Adam Jones
Set & Lighting Design by: Steve O’Shea 
Costumes Design by: Megan Turek
Production Stage Manager: Samantha Jacob
 
 
WHO
TADA! Theater

WHAT
Everything About a Family (Almost)
An original family musical performed by kids for kids!

WHERE
TADA! Theater
15 West 28th Street 2nd floor NYC, 10001
 
WHEN
January 17- February 16, 2015 
Opening night on Saturday January 17 at 7pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 & 4pm.

Weekday Performances
Monday, January 19 at 12pm & 2pm
Wednesday, February 4 at 10am & 12pm
Friday, February 13 at 7pm
Monday, February 16 at 12pm & 2pm


ABOUT
TADA! will kick off the 30th Season with a favorite from the “Everything About” series, Everything About a Family (Almost). In this musical revue, audiences will experience a family reunion like no other- where kids discover how quirky, fun, endearing and irreplaceable- family can be! Perfect for the entire family- kids as young as 3 will love this hour-long show which features 15 musical numbers and 26 actors ranging in age from 8 - 17.

TADA! Youth Theater is an ideal introduction for kids to the live theater, with delightful content, age-appropriate themes, an easily palatable running time and affordable prices. One family of four could see this production for less than the cost of one Broadway ticket. 
 
AUDIENCE INTERACTIVE
Following the 4pm shows on January 24 and February 8, join cast members and TADA! Teaching Artists on stage for a 45 min workshop based on themes of the show. ADDITIONAL COST: $10 per participant


TICKETS
Regular Tickets: $15 for kids and $25 for adults
Limited Ticket available for each performance: $10 kids and $20 (not available at the door)
Non-profit and community groups of 10+: $8 kids and $10 per adult
Birthday party packages are available.
 
Tickets are available at www.tadatheater.com or by calling the box office at 212-252-1619 x5. Advanced purchase is recommended.
 
Running Time: 1 hour
 
Listings Information:
Who: TADA! Youth Theater
What: Everything About a Family (Almost) 
Where: 15 West 28th Street 2nd floor
When: January 17-February 16 Saturdays, 2 & 4pm.
How: www.tadatheater.com, or call 212-252-1619 x5
 

CAST
Sophia Abehal, 11, Queens
Nisha Borrelli, 9, Manhattan
Ceanna Bryant, 16, Manhattan
Sofia Bryant, 14, Manhattan
Omarion Burke, 10, Bronx
Kristin Callahan, 16 Manhattan
Victoria Cotton, 17, Manhattan
Ashley Figueroa, 13, Manhattan
Josiah Fluker-McInnis, 14, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Fuentes, 13, Brooklyn
Zane Gerson, 9, Queens
Jaden Gonzalez, 11, Bronx
Ari Hawkins, 14, Manhattan
Jada Jackson, 11, Brooklyn
Derek Johnson, 13 Brooklyn
Jonah Levinowitz, 14, Brooklyn
LeAnn Martin, 15, New Jersey
Subiya Mboya, 14 New Jersey
Xavier Means, 14, Brooklyn
Riya Nagpal, 12, New Jersey
Danielle Palmer, 15 Mt. Vernon
Simone Singletary, 16, Brooklyn
Sophie Smith-Brody, 15, Manhattan
Emma Sobel, 10, Manhattan
Vann Strasen, 15, Dutchess County
AJ Walker, 10, New York

 


   

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