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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

SOPAC SCHEDULES SPRING FAMILY PERFORMANCES

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DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY
Omaha Theater Company on Tour
WHEN: SUNDAY MARCH 16, AT 2 PM
WHERE:
SOPAC, One SOPAC Way (behind the train station), South Orange
TICKETS: $13 to $25

It’s not easy being a bug, especially on the first day of school. Luckily for Worrying Worm, Fearless Fly, and Sassy Spider, every creature finds its special talent. This hysterical musical will have you cheering on the quirky crawlers as they face problems and milestones common to us all.

Based on the New York Times best selling Diary of a Worm series, this musical adaptation from the Omaha Theater Company will delight families with children from pre-school-grade 3. Children are invited to wear their favorite insect or animal costume to the performance! An onstage costume parade will take place along with other interactive events.

ALADDIN & OTHER ENCHANTING TALES
Enchantment Theatre Company
WHEN: SATURDAY APRIL 12, AT 2 PM
TICKETS:
$13 to $25

A giant genie, princesses, and wizards abound in the marvelous tales of Scheherazade, the storyteller heroine of Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales. Join us on a fantastic journey brought to life with stunning costumes, puppets, illusion, and pantomime. Scheherazade tells her tales to heal her Sultan and save his kingdom: Aladdin discovers a genie's lamp in a hidden cave; Sinbad sails to distant lands where he rescues an enchanted bird; the Kalandar Prince battles a fiery dragon.

Set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Aladdin and Other Enchanting Tales brings children into the magical world of the mysterious East, where anything can happen! This performance by the Enchantment Theater Company will feature engaging large-size puppets.

About SOPAC
Since 2006, SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The multidisciplinary arts center hosts a variety of live performances, community events and education programs for all ages. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has a partnership with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC—a series featuring upcoming musicians from the acclaimed conservatory. SOPAC is also a home for Seton Hall University Arts Council’s performances, including Classical Concert Series, Jazz N’ the Hall performances and Seton Hall Theatre productions. SOPAC also presents performances by its theater company in residence, Midtown Direct Rep, and its dance company in residence, Lydia Johnson Dance. For more information, visit SOPAC
now.org.