Arvada Center Presents Just So--A Children's Theater Production

Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling
Music by George Stiles
Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Directed by Edith Weiss

Ideal for ages 4 and older

Cast: Thomas Castro (Leopard/Ensemble/US Elephant Child), Amanda Earls (Eldest Magician), Daniel Langhoff (Jaguar/Ensemble/US Rhino, Parsee), John Mothershead (Elephant Child), L. Alison Mueller (Giraffe/Ensemble/US Kolokola Bird), Brian Murray (Rhino/Ensemble/US Jaguar, Leopard), Julia Ann Perrotta (Kolokola Bird), Jeremy Sortore (Parsee/Ensemble/US Eldest Magician), Ciarra Teasley (Zebra/Ensemble/US Cooking Stove), Maggie Tisdale (Cooking Stove/Ensemble/US Giraffe, Zebra)

Production Staff: Edith Weiss (Director), Keith Ewer (Musical Director),  Kitty Skillman-Hilsabeck (Choreographer) Brian Mallgrave (Scenic Designer), Nikki Harrison (Costume Designer), Gail Gober  (Lighting Designer), Steve Stevens (Sound Designer), Lisa Hoffman (Stage Manager), Adam Stolte (Technical Manager), Nick Cimyotte (Tech Director),  Elizabeth Zumfelde (Head of Wardrobe), Jon Olson (Master Electrician), Amy Stringe (Props), Rod A. Lansberry (Artistic Producer)

“Nobody does children’s theater like the Arvada Center.”– John Moore, The Denver Post

ARVADA, CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents Just So, the Children’s Theater spring production inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling, running February 17 – May 9, 2009.

Ever wonder how life’s little mysteries came about? It’s time to find out! Set in a once-upon-a-time land of trunkless elephants, thin-skinned rhinos, and spotless leopards, everything is “just so” until a great adventure transforms them all. Rudyard Kipling’s famous tales, including How the Elephant Got His Trunk and How the Leopard Got His Spots, come to life to take you on a fun filled ride of fantasy, humor and song as you discover the answers. This witty and clever musical about courage, individuality and friendship is sure to delight the mind and expand the imagination in kids and adults alike! Just So is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Just So is directed by Edith Weiss and choreographed by Kitty Skillman-Hilsabeck. The cast for Just So includes: Thomas Castro (Leopard/Ensemble/US Elephant Child), Amanda Earls (Eldest Magician), Daniel Langhoff (Jaguar/Ensemble/US Rhino, Parsee), John Mothershead (Elephant Child), L. Alison MuellerBrian Murray (Giraffe/Ensemble/US Kolokola Bird), (Rhino/Ensemble/US Jaguar, Leopard), Julia Ann PerrottaJeremy Sortore (Kolokola Bird), (Parsee/Ensemble/US Eldest Magician), Ciarra TeasleyMaggie Tisdale (Zebra/Ensemble/US Cooking Stove), and (Cooking Stove/Ensemble/US Giraffe, Zebra).

TICKET INFORMATION:
For tickets, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200, log on to arvadacenter.org/on-stage or visit the box office at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO.

Weekday General Admission Tickets:     $8
Weekend Reserved Tickets:                   $10


PERFORMANCES:
February 17 – April 9, 2009 (Main Stage Theater)
April 22 – May 9, 2009 (Black Box Theater)
Various weekdays at 10:00 a.m. & noon
Various Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
A complete schedule of performances is attached.

Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m. & noon—Audio-described performance, to accommodate patrons who are blind or have low vision.

Thursday, April 2 & Friday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. & noon—Shadow-interpreted performances for the deaf or hard of hearing.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is one of the metro area’s largest cultural attractions, devoted to all aspects of the arts, and generously supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). For more information on the Arvada Center and the 2008/2009 Children’s Theater Season, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org. Discover the Arvada Center!

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Just So – Spring 2009
Performance Schedule

MAIN STAGE THEATER PERFORMANCES

February 2009
Feb 17                Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 18                Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 19                Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 20                Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 24                Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 25                Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 26                Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
Feb 27                Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon

March 2009
March 3             Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 4             Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 5             Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
March 6             Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
March 10           Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 11           Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 12           Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
March 13           Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
March 18           Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 19           Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
March 20           Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
March 21          Sat              11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
March 25           Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
March 26           Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
March 27           Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
March 28          Sat              11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

April 2009
April 1                Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon (audio-described)
April 2                Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon (shadow-interpreted)
April 3                Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon (shadow-interpreted)
April 4               Sat              11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
April 7                Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
April 8                Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon

BLACK BOX THEATER PERFORMANCES

April 22              Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
April 23              Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon
April 24              Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
April 25             Sat              11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
April 28              Tues           10:00 a.m. & noon
April 29              Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
April 30              Thurs         10:00 a.m. & noon

May 2009
May 1                 Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
May 6                 Wed           10:00 a.m. & noon
May 7                 Thurs         11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
May 8                 Fri               10:00 a.m. & noon
May 9                 Sat              11:00 a.m. & noon

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