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Saturday Morning
at the National
2000-2001 |
FREE!!FREE!!
FREE!!FREE!!FREE!!
FREE!!
PERFORMANCES at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Each Saturday
Morning
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Limited Seating - Tickets Distributed - 30 Minutes Before Performance
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Helen Hayes Gallery - The National Theatre - 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW - Washington, DC, 20004
For further information, call: 202-783-3372
www.nationaltheatre.org
This series brings children and their families
to the National in Fall, Winter and Spring for theatre, music, dance, clowning,
juggling, story-telling, magic, nature and science shows.
Inaugurated
in 1980, this program has been continually presented under the generous patronage
of Marriott International, Inc. and
the J. Willard Marriott Foundation from
that date forward. The performances were initiated and produced for 14 years
by Kathleen M. Barry, and are now produced by Donn B. Murphy, with presentations
hosted by Patricia Jennings (pictured).
Performances are in the Helen Hayes Gallery at
the National. Admission is free,
but tickets are required,
and are distributed 30 minutes before each performance, on a first-come,
first-seated basis. Program schedules can be secured by sending a Self-Addressed,
Stamped Envelope to "Saturday Morning," National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Recorded program information is also
available at 202-783-3372.
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September
16
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH MAGIC
features MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN's dazzling
versions of such legendary effects as the Mystery of the Chinese Rings,
the Snake in the Egg, and the Vanishing Head Illusion -- in which a spectator's
head, miraculously pierced with arrows, disappears entirely! OPENING
DAY! BARRYMORE EAGLE,
the mascot of the National Theatre will be on hand on opening day, with
clowns, balloons and door prizes, to launch the season. Bring your
camera!!!
September
23
THE VOYAGE OF SINBAD is one
of Scherhezad's tales from the "Arabian Nights." It is told for us by THE
RAINBOW COMPANY, with lots of help from kids in the audience -- who don
costumes and take roles in this magical adventure. This is ARTS
ON FOOT DAY, with special events downtown for family fun, so after the
show, enjoy the festival at many galleries, theatres, food pavilions and outdoor
stages in downtown Washington, especially along the 7th Street, NW, corridor.
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September
30
FIRE & ICE - Is
it magic or is it science? MAD SCIENCE
takes an entertaining look at commonly seen theatrical and motion picture
special effects in this fascinating visit "behind the scenes." The
scientific wizardry which makes these dazzling "SFX" possible will be demonstrated
and explained.
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October
14
MALIFE NKRUMAH BRINGS A MESSAGE
FROM THE ANCESTORS enchants the audience with tales of adventure,
mystery and intrigue, all told by an ancient African griot. Actor
BILL
GRIMMETTE believes in the power - and in the empowering magic -
wrought by stories of family and friends.
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October
21
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE
by THEATRE IV
conjures up thrilling adventure in the person of the galloping American
hero. Experience his heart-stopping excitement as two lanterns flash
from the steeple of the Old North Church, and Paul rouses his sleeping
countrymen.
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October
28
THE RESCUE is a topsy-turvy
fairytale in which a Princess sets off to rescue a Prince from the grips
of danger. INTERACT STORY THEATRE's
presentation is packed with action as well as insights, as the Princess
learns much about herself and the wide, wide world.
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November 4
AMAZING
REPTILES is a wildly exciting performance by REPTILES
ALIVE! Live snakes, lizards and other often misunderstood reptiles
from far parts of the world are introduced to the children by Caroline Seitz,
a wild-life rehabilitator who rescues many of the animals seen in her show.
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November
18
CIRCUS MILLENNIA presents
HATS,
in which Sara, a misfit clown, without the traditional wig and costume
must at least find a hat! She encounters various circus performers
doing their acts while wearing various headpieces which they offer her.
None fit, until she finds the way to make her own very special, very individual
HAT. (This presentation replaces
THE MYSTERIOUS STAIRCASE).*
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DECEMBER
2
SANTA'S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
from THEATRE IV - On
Christmas Eve, 1892, Big Bad Bart is jailed in Broken Bone, Montana for
the umpteenth time, sharing his cell with a jolly bearded stranger.
The sheriff's daughter suspects it’s Santa, come to bring Christmas back
to Broken Bone!
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December
9
HOLLY FOLLIES is
a trip to the North Pole where Holly the Elf is hosting a talent show!
SUSAN
WALL'S CAROUSEL PUPPETS feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
Frosty the Snowman, singing sled dogs, an ice skating teddy bear and other
stars, in a holiday extravaganza for all ages!
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January
20
THE BIG ADVENTURES OF STUART
LITTLE is performed by THEATRE
IV - Although quite small, Stuart has the
spirit of a giant. Whether exploring with his brother or escaping
the family cat, he jumps headlong into every adventure. This colorful
musical is funny, tender and exciting.
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January
27
WOOF BLASTS OFF: FOLK MUSIC
GOES TO OUTER SPACE with
folksinger BILL WELLINGTON,
who leads a tour of the wonders of the universe to the tune of banjo, guitar
and fiddle. You'll experience weightlessness, learn how the planets
got their names, and explore the mystery of a black hole.
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February
3
THE RELUCTANT DRAGON is
the story of a village held hostage by a fire-breathing dragon, as adapted
by BOB BROWN PUPPETS. St. George the
Dragonslayer is called to action, but a sensitive and sensible child discovers
that the Dragon likes writing flowery poetry more than devouring maidens.
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February
10
OLD-TIME AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC
brings
history and lore alive as BRUCE HUTTON performs
music of the Appalachians, the Piedmont, New England, the western frontier,
and the Mississippi delta. Bruce plays banjos, guitars, dulcimers and more,
adding humor and sing-a-longs.
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February
24
MEET THE CREEPS is
a a scary, but not too scary, adventure in which the mysterious
and hilarious CREEP family causes strange disturbances when they move into
a new neighborhood. The kids are excited, the neighbors freak out,
and you will enjoy this spooky fun from THE CHILDREN'S
THEATRE.
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March
3
LYNNIE RAYBUCK'S PUNCH &
JUDY SHOW is a rowdy and raucous recreation of this classic
entertainment form. Topical references appeal both to adults and
children, allowing the audience to share in the magic which has made this
low art form and story as enduring as Shakespeare.
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March
10
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE &
STONE SOUP are classic tales presented by the ACTING
LLAMA DRAMA COMPANY. First, the wonderful enchanted fish,
the fisherman who catches it, and the wife who wants more than even a fish
can deliver - then making soup from a stone, with audience participation!*
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March
17
A MAGICAL JOURNEY INTO LATIN
AMERICA is MARIAN LICHA’S tapestry
of folk tales, personal anecdotes and short bilingual songs. Included are
adaptations of beloved Juan Bobo tales as well as “The Pig Who Got Dressed
Up for Church,” and a Hispanic version of “Jack & the Beanstalk.”
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Mar
24
THE MOONFLOWER is a classic
Japanese folk tale brought to life by CLASSIKA PUPPET
THEATRE. In ancient Japan an evil wizard lives in a secret cave
on Mt. Fuji. When he abducts the most beautiful maiden of the village,
a brave young Samurai must overcome the magician's power to rescue her.
March
31
THE MAGIC OF JOE ROMANO
is a whirlwind of mystery, comedy and mind-teasing illusions, set to the
beat of dynamic music and abra-cadabra mystification. Sharing the
spotlight with Joe and his company is Howard, the Magical Duck, with his
death-defying bravado and fine-feathered quackery!
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April
7
THEATRE IV
presents THE VELVETEEN RABBIT - The
power of childhood fancy and the pure light of unconditional love – these
timeless forces illuminate this tale of friendship and the passing of time.
A boy chooses the Velveteen Rabbit over all his other toys to be his special
playmate. Tattered and torn over time, the Rabbit remains true as
the boy grows up. (This presentation
replaces RUMPLESTILTSKIN).*
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These performances in the Helen
Hayes Gallery of the historic National Theatre,
are sponsored by Marriott International,
Inc., and the J. Willard Marriott Foundation.
Shows are best appreciated by children four years and older.
The National Theatre is a not-for-profit
501.c.3 organization and a member of the United Arts Organization, The
Combined Federal Campaign and the United Way of the Greater Washington
Area.
Your contribution to #8663
helps keep this historical playhouse alive, and is greatly appreciated.
For
further information, call: 202-783-3372
www.nationaltheatre.org
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