SPONSORED BY MARRIOTT SINCE 1984

2010 - 2011 - FREE PERFORMANCES! - 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Helen Hayes Gallery at the National Theatre - 1321 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.

Seating is limited!! Tickets are Required, and are Distributed Without Charge one Half-Hour Prior to Performance, on a First-

Come First-Served basis, one ticket only, to each person standing in line. Children must be accompanied by an adult who remains present for the entire performance. For a Program Schedule, Send 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.
Shows are best appreciated by children four years old and older.

Saturday Morning at the National has been sponsored exclusively since its inception by Marriott International, Inc. and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, Inc.

September 18
The Ugly Duckling
Enjoy a hilarious, heartfelt version of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, presented by BRIGHT STAR THEATRE. Zoe Von Eggbert is pecked and picked on until she undergoes a miraculous transformation into the most beautiful swan in the land. Volunteers play a chicken, a turkey and a flamingo, and
everyone learns lessons in friendship, kindness and acceptance!

September 25
The Mom and Me Show
ROSANNE, MEGAN and the lovable DENNIS THE DAZED DUCK lead a fast-paced merry musical romp. Children sing along to the kid-friendly lyrics of all-original songs: Planting Seeds, the Echo Song, I Love America, Na Na Na, The Cowpoke Song, Stand and Shake, We Get Around, Running, Friends, the Brushing Song, and of course: Dennis the Duck's own theme song, It's a Hoot and a Quack!

October 2
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare performances by and for children are created by STAGEPLAY. Adults and kids will enjoy this magical romp through an enchanted forest where enemies fall magically in love, an actor turns into a donkey, and rulers of the fairy kingdom battle over a boy. All ends joyously! HEATHER SANDERSON
directs the youngsters.

October 16
The Fastest Plane on the Planet
All systems are go for an earth-circling tour! Hop aboard for a multi-lingual round-trip flight featuring acrobatics, storytelling and music. With Tour Director ARIANNA ROSS, children will dance through the streets of America, Mexico and India, discovering diverse cultures through charming folk tales and stories.

October 23
Comedy, Juggling & Other Disasters
Whether teetering atop a tall unicycle or flinging apples, balls and knives into the air, RICH POTTER is an unstoppable whirlwind of off-beat and off-balance juggling and humor. His silly style and spontaneity leave audiences screaming with laughter and begging for more. Parents and grandparents will enjoy
Rich's comical mishaps as much as the youngsters!

October 30
Halloween Costumes and Not-Too-Spooky Improvs
It's time for BARRYMORE EAGLE'S HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE so children can march in their Trick-or-Treat best! The kid-friendly improvisation troupe NOW THIS! will transform audience suggestions into rib-tickling musical tales of cats and moons, witches on brooms, and not-very-scary ghosties and goblins.

November 6
YoJo Pigs Out!
You just gotta love YoJo! He's the biggest, grooviest, fuzziest blue guy you'll ever meet. But he's been binging on junk food big-time. Uh-Oh! After some comical fitness challenges he learns that it's actually fun to be fit. He'll have the young ones (and even couch potatoes in the audience) up on their feet doing his YoJo-robotics!

November 20
Mutts Gone Nuts
Enjoy a show full of merriment as JESSIE AND JAMES AND THE GANG-a cast of canny canines-take the stage. The young-of-heart will love this fast-moving circus of amazing animal feats, juggling, jokes and laughter: a riot of doggie delights. The pooches and their human partners will have you barking with laughter.

December 4
A Christmas Carol
An interactive adventure presents Charles Dickens' ever-green holiday tale of Tiny Tim Crachit and the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge. The old miser's redemption from ill-humor and grumpy greed is brought vividly to life by the delightfully charming, entrancing and whimsical story-teller, CHRIS DAVIS.

December 11
Christmas Dreams From "The Nutcracker"
Snowflakes and Sugar Plum Sweets are in the air as the VIRGINIA BALLET COMPANY AND SCHOOL present selections from their magical, glittering Nutcracker. Familiar music, lively dances, lovely costumes and charming characters from Tchaikovsky's classic confection bring us elegant and amusing holiday cheer.

January 22
Meet Penguin Bob!
Artist, author and illustrator JOE JAMALDINIAN recounts the escapades of his lovable creation
PENGUIN BOB, and launches BARRYMORE EAGLE'S KIDS' ART & KOLORING KONTEST.
Joe sketches an exciting adventure in which Bob follows his quest to teach children to follow their dreams in a multi-cultural world of fascinating people.

January 29
Michael Taggert: Magician Extraordinaire
Everyone will be amazed and amused as this adroit and personable magician does marvels with scarves and balls and wizard's wands. Audience volunteers help him make the magic! At the conclusion of his performance he floats up in the air into a mini-snowstorm: a lovely, magical moment not to be missed.

February 5
Treasure Quest! Rollicking Pirate Comedy
Ahoy, Mates! Captain Nobeard is a swash-buckling, bumbling scoundrel of a buccaneer who has lost his treasure and his "X-Marks-the-Spot" map. Cursed to search the seas, he employs a little magic, much amusement and lots of help from his audience mates to regain the gold. MATTHEW PAULI leads this merriest of misadventures.

February
12 Michael Rosman: Defying Gravity!
Picture a jaw-dropping juggler tossing a dozen cigar boxes, a bowling ball, a chain-saw, or a bunch of bananas while balancing atop a unicycle! Add audience participation, magic and non-stop chaotic klutziness. MICHAEL ROSMAN is a whirlwind of mystery and madness: he's outrageous, zany, off-beat and totally irresistible.

February 26
Comedian Uncle Ty-Rone and a Box Full of Fun
Dummy guests at this zany party include Ty-Rone's son Ty-J, their shaggy dog Raggzz, Jellybean the Outrageous Orangutan and Tilford Speakwood, Ty-Rone's little brother. Rousing music, sing-a-longs, comedy and ventriloquism support positive life and behavior messages.

March 5
Tom Crowl & His Sassy Friends
An adroit ventriloquist, TOM CROWL shares the stage with his rambunctious pals. "Dangerous" Dudley Duck lives life on the edge, blurting out everything that pops into his head. Clair Voy Ant, the French Psychic Insect, sees all, knows all, and tells all, like it or not! Raoul the Monkey and Percival the Pirate complete the crazy cast.

March 12
Shimmer Swimmers
Undersea fish tales: a beautiful mermaid, a rabbit who outwits crocodiles and other fascinating sea creatures come to life in the stories, songs and shadow puppets of the delightful LYNN RUEHLMANN. The audience joins in with singing and gestures. This nautical adventure is oceans of fun for small fry and big fish as well.

March 19
Kindercise
All hands, "Up on your feet!" as song-and-dance super-hero KINDERMAN involves even the tiniest tots in his high-energy exercise act! This whirlwind performer mixes ancient African Call-and-Response with his "Disco King" background, creating a maelstrom of energy, excitement and laughing fun. The room will
be jumpin' with joy!

March 26
Have A Ball With Spencer "Spinny" Johnson
The audience gets into the act with a Globe Trotter Alumnus and basketball star, celebrated for high scoring, integrity, and trick-shot artistry. SPINNY gives a dynamic display of digital dexterity, and invites anyone to step up and join in! Behind dazzling fast-action tricks are inspiring lessons in respect, goal-setting, and
self-confidence. Last day to turn in entries for BARRYMORE EAGLE'S KIDS' ART & KOLORING KONTEST.

April 2
Boogie Woogie Bow-Wows: The Canine Dance Theater
Two amazing terpsichorean pooches are the doggie's answer to Fred and Ginger. Lynn Franklin and her standard poodle Sam, with Joan Rose and her miniature longhair dachshund Tucker, present a fast-paced musical romp. The doggies ride a skateboardand jump through hoops, and act out famous movie scenes-from a dog's point of view, of course. BARRYMORE EAGLE will present prizes today in his KIDS' ART & KOLORING KONTEST.