Free Flagstaff Family Fun: NAU Theater's 'Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play'

As part of the Peaks Summer Theatre Festival by NAU Theatre, students will perform “Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play” and “The Three Little Javelinas” based on the books by Susan Lowell, adapted for the stage by Darby Winterhalter Lofstrand, and directed by Bob Yowell.  The free performance will be staged at Heritage Square, in downtown Flagstaff, June 8 from 6-8 p.m.

"Josefina Javelina" is adapted from Arizona author, Susan Lowell, children's book.  It tells the story of a little javelina with big dreams and her journey to make those dreams come true.  "The Three Little Javelinas" is based off the children's tale "The Three Little Pigs."  

The actors, talented performers from the NAU Theatre Department, will perform and then interact with the kids and their parents.

NAU Theatre family-friendly performances June 2, 3 & 8

NAU's Peaks Summer Theatre Festival has great family-friendly entertainment for the summer months.

NAU Theatre students will perform “Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play” and “The Three Little Javelinas” based on the books by Susan Lowell, adapted for the stage by Darby Winterhalter Lofstrand, and directed by Bob Yowell.  

The performance will be staged at the Studio Theatre on the NAU campus, June 2 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and June 3 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  - suggested donation of $10 for a family of four or $5 for an individual.

It will also be staged at Heritage Square, in downtown Flagstaff, June 8 from 6-8 p.m - for free.

"Josefina Javelina" is adapted from Arizona author, Susan Lowell, children's book. It tells the story of a little javelina with big dreams and her journey to make those dreams come true.  

"The Three Little Javelinas" is based off the children's tale "The Three Little Pigs."  The actors, talented performers from the NAU Theatre Department, will perform and then interact with the kids and their parents.

Flagstaff Youth Theater's Beauty and the Beast April 13-29

Flagstaff Youth Theater is putting on Disney's Beauty and the Beast, weekends beginning tonight.
The theater group of 80+ students is performing the musical version of the story with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice.

Performances are all at Flagstaff High School's Main Auditorium (400 W. Elm—entrance on Kendrick St), evenings on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and also a matinee Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm from April 13-29.

Dates:
Apr 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Times/Prices:
*Evenings (Fri/Sat) 7pm $8.00 adults/$6.00 youth 12 & under
*Matinees (Sat/Sun) 2pm $7.00 adults/$5.00 youth 12 & under
Tickets available at the door (donate a can of food &receive $1.00 off your admission price)


For more information call: 928 310-039.

New play for children this month on NAU campus in Flagstaff

A theatrical adaptation of a popular children's storybook about a javelina who persues her dream of becoming a ballerina will take the stage this month as part of NAU’s Peaks Theater Fest/Town and Gown Theater.

Josefina Javelina: A Hairy Tale, The Play, will be held at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 16-18 and 24-25 in the Studio Theater.

The performance is based on the storybook Josefina Javelina, written by Susan Lowell. Lowell will make an appearance during the week of the performance.

The play follows Josefina, who leaves home in search of her dream and who encounters several colorful characters along the way.

"Susan Lowell's books are special," said Kathleen McGeever, chair of the Department of Theater and the show's producer. "They are uniquely Southwestern in flavor, yet associated with the tales that we know and love."

A suggested donation of $10 per family and $5 per individual will be taken at the door. For information, call (928) 523-3781 or email Theatre@nau.edu.

Romeo and Juliet new Mainstage Jr TheatriKIDS Theatrikos performance this week

Today kicks off the new Mainstage Jr. TheatriKIDS Series at Theatrikos Theatre Company with Romeo and Juliet. (Perfect with kids into Gnomeo and Juliet at the movies!)
Romeo and Juliet runs today (Feb 17, 2011) through Sunday (Feb 20) at The Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse. Shows all nights at 7pm plus matinees at 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets by calling 928-774-3940  or visit Theatrikos.com.