Events
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Children's Summer Theater Camp
Presented by Marple Newtown Players June 25-June 29, 2012 Under the direction of Thomas-Robert Irvin, campers will start their day with theatre games and warm-ups to get to know each other. From there, they will work in groups where the fun continues.
In the June session they will adapt the stories of Hans Christian Andersen (known for such classic tales as The Little Mermaid, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Thumbelina and The Emperor’s New Clothes) into short plays which they will perform in a showcase for...
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Marple Newtown Players |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
129 Park Ave, Swarthmore |
Arden Theatre Drama Summer Camp-Into The Woods
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company June 25-June 29, 2012 Explore the possibilities when you step deep into the forest. Take a magical journey while creating an original play set somewhere in the woods.
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/25/12 -
06/29/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Drama School Summer Camp - Super Sleuths & Detectives
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Arden Theatre Company |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Robin Hood
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - Arcadia Stage April 25-June 17, 2012 Enter Sherwood Forrest with Robin Hood, the legendary hero! Wielding a bow and arrow, Robin and his merry men join forces to stand up for what’s right. This athletic take on the fabled story features trickery, disguises, swordfights, live music and plenty of help from the audience.
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Arden Theatre Company |
04/25/12 -
06/17/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - Arcadia Stage, Philadelphia |
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Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day!
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Arden Theatre Company |
05/27/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company Tulipomania Showtime Workshop
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Arden Theatre Company |
06/10/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
One Man Stars Wars Trilogy
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 16-June 17, 2012 May the force be with you and transport you into the world of the Jedi. Writer and actor Charles Ross will sing, fly, and battle every aspect of Lucasfilms' famous trilogy, with appearances by some of your favorite characters! One Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All Star Wars elements property of Lucas Film Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
06/16/12 -
06/17/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Wizard of Oz Jr.
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre June 30-July 6, 2012 Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. This is a show that is for everyone young and old.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
06/30/12 -
07/06/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Disney's Winnie the Pooh
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 7-July 13, 2012 Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks! Based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film, this show is the perfect first pick for young audiences.
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
07/07/12 -
07/13/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Music Man Jr.
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 14-July 20, 2012 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Wonderful songs and fast moving. Perfect for all audiences...
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
07/14/12 -
07/20/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Snow White Jr.
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre July 21-July 27, 2012 Snow White is always cheerful and kind, even though her cruel stepmother wishes the innocent maiden ill when the Magic Mirror reveals Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The wicked queen tries to do away with Snow White, but she narrowly escapes through the terrifying forest and finds comfort among the gentle wild creatures that live there. Even after she has found a new home with her new friends, her wicked stepmother finds a way to send her into an enchanted sleep. Fortunately, a...
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
07/21/12 -
07/27/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Rugrats Jr.
Presented by Bristol Riverside Theatre at Bristol Riverside Theatre August 4-August 10, 2012 Nickelodeon’s classic hit animated series about life from a baby’s point of view. The Rugrats are Tommy, our one-year-old hero, and his friends, Chuckie, Phil & Lil and his cousin Angelica. Whenever adults are around, the Rugrats act like real babies, but when they’re alone they drop the façade and talk to each other with the vocabulary of five-year-olds. As Tommy and his pals wobble through life, supported by legs not yet used for walking, they show us the world...
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
08/04/12 -
08/10/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
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Bound for Broadway Music Revue
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Bristol Riverside Theatre |
06/28/12 -
08/03/12 |
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol |
Movie Camp
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre July 2-July 27, 2012 Learn what goes into making films as you study the various aspects of moviemaking: acting for the camera, using a video camera, writing for film, and putting together the final product. Camp culminates in the production of a collaborative film project.
Ages 12-17
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Hedgerow Theatre |
07/02/12 -
07/27/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Our Popular August Musical
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre August 6-August 24, 2012 Sessions will focus on all the musical theatre skills needed to mount a full production of show: singing, staging, movement, acting as well as stage crew activities (making the set & props) theatre games and choreography. The name of the show will be announced soon.
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Hedgerow Theatre |
08/06/12 -
08/24/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance II (A Variety Show)
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre June 18-June 29, 2012 Last year's popular camp returns for a second year. You will get voice and dance training while you perform songs from pop, hip-hop, movies, Broadway and TV. Be part of choreographed group numbers and maybe even get a solo!
Suitable for all ages.
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Hedgerow Theatre |
06/18/12 -
06/29/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Improv Acting
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre June 18-June 29, 2012 Improve your acting skills by learning how to listen to others in a scene, react spontaneously, and make better choices when playing a role. Discover how to stay in the moment as you perform, and play games in which you create characters, plot or setting on the spot.
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Hedgerow Theatre |
06/18/12 -
06/29/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Storytelling Classics
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre June 18-August 31, 2012 Explore classic and modern stories from around the world and bring them to life! In each session, you will read great tales based on a common theme and learn improvisational techniques by reinventing them so they can be performed. Have fun creating a play and building props while enhancing your skills in acting, reading and writing.
Ages: 6-12
Session 1: Tales on the Land, June 18th-29th
Session 2: Tales on the Sea, July 2nd-13th
Session 3: Tales in...
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Hedgerow Theatre |
06/18/12 -
08/31/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
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Pinocchio
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Hedgerow Theatre |
05/26/12 -
06/30/12 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Teen Summer Arts Camp
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 18-July 27, 2012 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts four music camps for teens. Choral/Vocal (June 18th-29th) Pipe Organ (July 1st-13th), Jazz (July 16th-27th )and Chamber Music (July 16th-27th).
Students study with world renowned teaching artists. All accepted students are given free tuition scholarships. Acceptance to the camp is gained by submitting a camp application with a $25 application fee, a written essay, and participating in an audition process.
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
07/27/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall June 9, 2012 Join the Kimmel Center for their 2nd Annual Organ Day to celebrate the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ! The afternoon features free performances and highlights the breadth of Philly's organ talent. Performances are by members of the American Guild of Organists.
Bring your kids at 11 am for a PNC supported Grow Up Great family organ concert inside Verizon Hall.
Michael Barone of NPR's Pipedreams will join the Kimmel once again to enlighten the audience...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/09/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
The Jungle Book
Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 2-July 28, 2012 A new musical for young audiences based on Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories by the same name. The Jungle Book is a collection of fables using animals in human style to give morality lessons. The most popular stories concern Mowgli, a 'man cub' who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle.
This new version of the Mowgli stories follows his relationship with the jungle animals with music, choreography, and lessons on safety, working together, and building a community.
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Media Theatre for the Performing Arts |
06/02/12 -
07/28/12 |
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, Media |
Camp Media Theatre 2012
Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 18-August 24, 2012 Camp Media Theatre 2012 is an extraordinary and exciting opportunity for young actors to study with professional directors, performers and technicians. This intensive, two-week day camp is a fun, enriching and rewarding experience. Campers write, design and perform an improvisational theatre production that is performed on the Media Theatre stage for family and friends the final Friday evening of each camp session at 5:30 pm (there is a "door cost" to see this production of $4 per...
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Media Theatre for the Performing Arts |
06/18/12 -
08/24/12 |
Media Theatre for the Performing Arts, Media |
Wizard of Oz
Presented by Storybook Musical Theatre at Mitchell Performing Arts Center July 24-August 4, 2012 Storybook Musical Theatre presents an original musical adaptation of the beloved L. Frank Baum tale of Dorothy, who is swept up on an adventure down the yellow brick road with a Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman, all having a special wish for the all-powerful Wizard. Appropriate for ages 3 and older.
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Storybook Musical Theatre |
07/24/12 -
08/04/12 |
Mitchell Performing Arts Center, Bryn Athyn |
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S....
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National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 12-December 31, 2012 Many of today’s prominent political leaders, journalists, astronauts, athletes and entertainers – from Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift – were once Girl Scouts. In 2012, the Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of developing girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting – an exhibition created by the National Constitution Center in partnership with the Girl...
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National Constitution Center |
05/12/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Pledge Your Commitment to Freedom – Become a Signer of the 225th Anniversary Constitution
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 4-December 31, 2012 On September 17, 1787, our Founding Fathers signed a revolutionary document that, even today, continues to change the world and inspire passionate conversation.
Throughout 2012, the National Constitution Center will serve as the headquarters of a historic milestone: the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. As part of the celebration, the Center invites all Americans to reaffirm their commitment to freedom by signing a special commemorative 225th anniversary Constitution that...
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National Constitution Center |
04/04/12 -
12/31/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
$5 After 5 pm at the National Constitution Center
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 5-August 30, 2012 Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (showtimes at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; tour the iconic Signers’ Hall; and enjoy an array of fun family-friendly...
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National Constitution Center |
07/05/12 -
08/30/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Flag Day Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center June 14, 2012 This Flag Day, visitors to the National Constitution Center can participate in a Flag Etiquette Workshop and Flag Raising Ceremony. Guests will discover the history and symbolism behind the American Flag and learn how to treat it with reverence and respect. Visitors also can learn about Francis Scott Key, the Battle of Fort McHenry, and the flag that inspired America's National Anthem during the interactive "Star Spangled Banner Show." From 10 am-3 pm, visitors can create their own...
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National Constitution Center |
06/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Election 2012
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 24-November 7, 2012 At the National Constitution Center, the presidential election comes to life for visitors of all ages! Prior to touring the Center’s exhibits, guests are encouraged to stop by Election HQ on the Grand Hall Overlook. Designed with the festive look and feel of a political rally, Election HQ will excite and engage visitors with activities and programs about the ins and outs of the election process. Guests can watch presidential campaign ads, cast a vote for their favorite presidential...
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National Constitution Center |
04/24/12 -
11/07/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |