2016/ 2017 Family Program Book

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2016–17 FAMILY CONCERTS

NJSO Family Series presented by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

Pirates on the High Seas

Peter & the Wolf

Sat, Nov 26 at 2 pm & 3:30 pm Victoria Theater at NJPAC in Newark

Sat, Feb 11 at 2 pm & 3:30 pm Victoria Theater at NJPAC in Newark

JEFFREY GROGAN conductor NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

GEMMA NEW conductor Musicians of the NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Each of the matinee concerts in NJPAC’s Victoria Theater kicks off with a Pre-Concert Adventure, where young ones can learn more about the music, participate in fun hands-on activities and meet musicians—perfect for the whole family!

WARNER BROS. presents BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY Conducted by George Daugherty Created by George Daugherty and David Ka Lik Wong

Sat, June 3 at 8 pm Sun, June 4 at 3 pm

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LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16) The June 3 performance is generously sponsored by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

The June 4 performance is presented in collaboration with State Theatre.

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1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) | www.njsymphony.org/family This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

XIAN ZHANG MUSIC DIRECTOR

Early Childhood through 8th Grade

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WelcomE Dear Friends, It is our delight to be able to bring the world’s greatest entertainers so close to home! This year is no exception. The 2016-2017 season is a mix of returning favorites and exciting new events. By the time this season concludes, over 200 events will have been held on our stage, from world renowned performers such as Tony Bennett and Kristin Chenoweth, to touring Broadway shows like Once and Annie, to New Jersey-based organizations including New Jersey Ballet and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, to the hundreds of children who participate in our afterschool performing arts program.

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Personal Tour Contact Fran Sonneborn Director of Admission at 973-539-7853, ext. 20 or fsonneborn@redoaksschool.org

I was thrilled to travel to Chicago recently to receive the League of Historic American Theatre’s 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre award. It was an honor for me to accept this national award on behalf of our entire community. For nearly 80 years MPAC has been instrumental in stimulating Morristown’s economy, building our downtown and nurturing creativity through the arts and entertainment.

As a non-profit performing arts venue, we simply would not be here today without the extraordinary commitment from our community members. We sincerely appreciate your patronage.

Looking ahead, we are pleased to present even more community based initiatives this year, which started over the summer with our free summer movie series and lunchtime concert series Music Beyond Borders and continues with our pre-show local emerging artist performances on the plaza.

Our education and outreach efforts also remain central to our mission. This past year, over 40,000 children were touched by MPAC events, many exposed to the arts for the first time including students who participated in our “PAS on the Road” program in distressed school districts such as Paterson.

We continue to partner with local school districts, daycare centers, hospitals and social service organizations to ensure the arts are accessible to all children and adults in our neighborhoods.

This year we begin an exciting journey with The Miracle Project, an expressive arts program for individuals with autism and other disabilities. This is one of the most anticipated initiatives we will launch this season as we continue to strive to make performing arts experiences welcoming to all individuals including those with special needs. Our Education Department will be working with The Miracle Project to undergo training to better serve these children and engage them in theatre arts.

We continue to make strides to improve parking options and customer service. Everyone at MPAC is dedicated to serving our community and creating a welcoming atmosphere at which you, your family and friends can come enjoy world class entertainment. We look forward to seeing you here often this season!

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The Octonauts Live!

Saturday, November 19 at 2 pm and 5 pm Calling all Octo-Cadets! Join Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso on an exciting new musical quest through an aquatic world full of adventure and “must-sea” surprises! Ages 2-6 $29-$59; $145 Octonauts VIP Explorer Party (includes ticket)

Mooseltoe

Sunday, November 27 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm An MPAC holiday tradition returns! A moose with an impossible dream yearns to fly with Santa’s reindeer in this holiday “moosical.” Ages 4-10 $12-$15

New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker

with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Friday, December 9-Saturday, December 24 Our annual seasonal favorite enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, live orchestra, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic. Ages 4 and up $29-$69

Pinkalicious

Sunday, January 15 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm A girl finds herself in a colorful predicament after her indulgence in too many pink cupcakes causes a severe case of Pinkititis! Ages 4-12 $12-$15

The Rainbow Fish

Wednesday, February 8 at 4:00 pm The most beautiful creature in the ocean is asked to sacrifice the one thing that makes her unique in order to share her gifts with those around her. Ages 4-10 $12-$15

Annie

Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Annie includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” $49-$89 6 | www.mayoarts.org | 2016-17 Family Programs

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

Sunday, March 12 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Dr. Seuss’s most beloved character comes to life onstage to create an afternoon of mischief. With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, the fun’s never done! Ages 3-10 $12-$15

STOMP

Friday, March 17 at 8:00 pm Stomp is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Stomp uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. $49-$89

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live

Saturday, March 18 at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm Donning his familiar red sweater, Daniel takes you on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved neighborhood. Based on the PBS Kids series produced by the Fred Rogers Company. Ages 2-6 $20-$50

Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live

Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna brings his three-time Emmy Award winning TV series to the stage! Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world’s most spectacular animals and shares humorous stories and amazing exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures. $25-$35

The Little Prince

Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Inventive puppets, live actors, original music and magnificent set design bring to life Antione de St. Exupery’s heart-warming story of the Little Prince who gains rare and unique insights into love, loss and laughter that awakens the child tucked away inside us all.

Ages 4 -10 $12-$15 New Jersey Ballet’s

Beauty and the Beast/Peter and the Wolf

Sunday, May 21 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm Two one-act ballets based on classic stories. Goodness and love turn an ugly beast into a handsome prince in Beauty and the Beast, set to the music of Ravel. A plucky boy saves his animal friends from a wicked wolf in the Russian folk tale Peter and the Wolf, featuring the witty Prokofiev score. Ages 4 and up $15-$25 2016-17 Family Programs | www.mayoarts.org | 7

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ducatio E N About Our Educational Programs

As one of New Jersey’s anchor arts institutions, Mayo Performing Arts Center education programs are critical to our mission to provide cultural enrichment for both young audiences and the general public. MPAC is committed to the extension of arts education and appreciation through theatre classes, workshops and seminars, school and community outreach programs, adult enrichment programs and teacher training.

Our education programs provide significant opportunities for young people, increasing their exposure to the arts and expanding our cultural contribution to the community.

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Programs Include: E The Performing Arts School

E Artist-in-school residencies

E The Performing Arts Company

E Professional development

E A nnual Spring Youth Musical Production

E Visual Arts Program Cover Contest

E E xplorations Through the Arts schooltime performances

E F ree community pre-school programs

E M usic Student of the Month student recognition

E After school enrichment programs

Preschool - Grade Eight

For more information, to schedule a private tour, or attend an Open House please contact Kellen Kent, Director of Admission 973.410.0400 x 15 kkent@chathamdayschool.org GSB15-345 PerfMayo4_75x3_75.ai 1 9/19/16 2:16 PM www.chathamdayschool.org

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E Over 700 students participate in artist-in-residency programs annually

E O ur performing arts school now serves over 500 students annually

E Over 1,000 students have been honored as Music Students of the Month since the program’s inception

E S tudents from over 450 school groups from as far south as Cumberland County have attended Explorations events since 2008

Learn about the difference an education at GSB can make in your child’s life.

BALANCE MATTERS

OPEN HOUSE 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20

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ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO A DREAM TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 AT 10 AM GRADES 1-5 • $8

F LANGUAGE ARTS E THE RAINBOW FISH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 AT 10 AM & 12:15 PM GRADES PreK-5 • $8

DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 AT 10 AM & 12:15 PM GRADES PreK-5 • $8

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MAYHEM POETS

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 AT 10:30 AM GRADES 7-12 • $10

HAMLET WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 AT 10:30 AM GRADES 7-12 • $10

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LIGHTS! CAMERA! MATH! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 10 AM & 12:15 PM GRADES 1-5 • $8

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Sensory Friendly Performances These events have been designed to create a supportive, welcoming experience for children on the autism spectrum. Each performance features modulated sound and light levels and a relaxed environment where the audience is free to talk, vocalize, and leave and re-enter the seating area.

All children and their families are welcome to enjoy these performances.

The Rainbow Fish

Wednesday, February 8 at 4:00 pm

Got Braces?

The Little Prince

Sunday, May 7w at 4:30 pm

See schedule on pages 6 and 7 for full descriptions.

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