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Urban Stages Theater
259 West 30th Street (bet 7th and 8th Avenues)
For tickets, call Smarttix: 212.868.4444

Urban Stages Adm. Office:
555 8th Avenue, #1800
212.421.1380

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SCHEDULE

URBAN STAGES on tour!
New York’s top actors join us to bring quality performances to diverse audiences through the NYC public library system.

Children and Young Adults

Home on the Range with CC Campbell: Children will love singing popular nursery songs, hearing Western stories and learning about the Old West from cowhands Steve and Carolyn. With coloring handouts and surprise treats! * Suitable for ages 2-5

The Art of Mime with Bill Bowers or Gregg Goldston Depending on availability, either Bill Bowers, who created the role of Zazu in Lion King, or Gregg Goldston, who has toured the world with the father of modern pantomime, Marcel Marceau, present the artistry of mime. They will demonstrate short mime acts followed by discussion and interactive mime pieces created with the audience. Each artist will tailor their programs for any specific age group. Available as a one-time event or a teaching series. * Suitable for ages 5 and up

Two Friends: Dos Amigos by Paul Morse Set on a basketball court in a neighborhood park, this one-act play concerns the developing relationship of two boys from different cultures who resolve their differences across the language barrier and become friends. The show is performed by two actors between the ages of 7 and 12. This show was originally created by Paul Morse Productions in California and has been running in Los Angeles schools with great success. * Suitable for ages 3 to 8

Counting with Steven with Steven Zelin “Counting with Steven” is a fun and interactive musical program for children of all ages. Singing familiar tunes and catchy compositions, Steve Zelin brings numbers alive with such songs as "I Love to Count" and "How Many." *Suitable for ages 3-7

Rhythm and Sound in Theatre with Jon Berger This show was a favorite in Brooklyn Public libraries this past summer. Utilizing percussion instruments from all over the world, Mr. Berger will show how percussion is used in theater and in other mediums to tell stories, create moods, and enhance movement. Join in, so you can experience the power and language of music by creating on the spot sounds for dancers and readings from books! Jon Bergen has been a drummer and percussionist and teacher for over 20 years. He has toured internationally with many classic musical theater productions as well as on Broadway (such shows as Cats, Saturday Night Fever, Suessical.) He also played with a variety of artists in Jazz, Funk, Rock, Classical, Folk, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music. Available as a one-time event or a teaching series. *Suitable for children 5 and up. Young Adults also welcome.

MAMA FROM MARS with C.C. Campbell An accomplished Broadway star, C. C. Campbell, presents Mama From Mars. Accompanied by Brother Ah, a talented electric guitar player, Mama visits us from Mars to teach us about the solar system. Through rocking music and audience participation, kids are taught about the planets, the stars, and the way our galaxy works. *Suitable for ages 7 to 12

LETTERS TO HARRIET TUBMAN by Paul Morse, with Cherene Snow It is 1902, and we visit the porch of Harriet Tubman’s home in Auburn, New York. In story and song, Harriet, now 80 years old, tells the heroic adventures of her life. Jeffrey Taylor Jr. assists Harriet and also accompanies her on guitar. The production is interspersed with lively Civil War songs and Black spirituals, including "Go Down Moses," "Steal Away," and "Battle Hymn of the Republic.” *Suitable for grades K-5th

African Dance with Caren Calder Discover the magnificence of African Dance with accomplished dancer/storyteller Caren Calder. Caren performs with a live percussionist and will acquaint audiences with the roots of the art form. This is a great program for all ages.

Latin Music Voyage : A Journey South Through the Spanish Speaking World. Dancing flamenco and singing traditional Spanish songs, Monkey and Parrot venture back to their homelands of Peru and Puerto Rico. The Magic of Latin Music is a geographical exploration of traditional music through song, dance and puppetry. * Suitable for grades K -5

The Peanut Prince: George Washington Carver with Terence Archie How much stuff can you do with a peanut? George Washington Carver found over 300 ways to use a peanut, including laundry soap and “peanut orange punch.” Carver was a former slave that spent his life doing research on plants. He was world famous and beloved; presidents consulted him, and Thomas Edison offered him the equivalent of a million bucks a year to work for him (and Carver said no!).

New Programs for 2007-2008

One Person Shows

Warriors Don’t Cry by Eisa Davis An empowering adaptation by Eisa Davis (2006 Pulitzer Prize Finalist), Warriors Don’t Cry chronicles the true-life story of Melba Beals, a prominent figure in the Little Rock Nine. In 1957, with the help of President Eisenhower’s troops, Beals marched with eight other students through segregationist picket lines to attend Central High School, marking the beginning of American integration. Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattilllo Beals was adapted by Eisa Davis and was originally commissioned by the Cornerstone Theater Company in 2006.

Rosie by Adriana Rogers A dynamic one woman show, Rosie reveals the true story behind the birth of the independent American working woman. During W.W. II, men were drafted into the armed forces leaving numerous important jobs vacant. A cultural icon, “Rosie the Riveter” represents the courageous women who left their kitchens and took over the jobs that men left behind.

The Gates of Equality, by Stanton Wood Martin Luther King tells his story through actual press conferences, excerpts from speeches, and a fictional narrative about his struggles for equal rights and an end to poverty in America. Available February 2008

At the Pole, by Stanton Wood Matthew Henson was an African-American explorer who was with Robert Peary when Peary discovered the North Pole at the turn of the century. Hear an account of his exciting artic journey and his contribution to this ground breaking discovery! Available April 2008

Staged Readings

Valiant by Lanna Joffrey Valiant tells the true stories of how 13 women experience the cost of war. Confronting the idea that women's voices go unheard on the subject of war and peace, this play offers an opportunity to investigate the parts played by women times of challenge and uncertainty.

Memoirs of Our Women by Arthur Giron A passionate new comedy-drama about Latino families now living in the United States, Memoirs of Our Women was inspired by true stories of immigrants from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. Strong, sensual, funny Latino women emerge as outstanding lead characters. In their search for romance and freedom, they may pay a high price.

A Latina Prepares: written and performed by Desi Moreno-Penson, directed by Jose Zayas Desi Moreno-Penson’s A Latina Prepares follows an actress who gets fed up with all of her stereotypical ethnic roles, from Carmen to Jennifer, and takes revenge upon her auditioners . . . by being a darn good actress!

The Snow Queen, by Stanton Wood Old World meets New World in this family holiday play based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, The Snow Queen. Gerda’s epic journey in search of her best friend takes her from New York City to the South Pole, with stop-offs in Brazil and Patagonia.