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Ms. Monte said, “We are so excited to be launching this
new program designed especially for kids and their parents. Any child
who can occupy a seat on their own, no matter how young, is welcome!
Amongst our many efforts to build our audience back up in the wake of
the pandemic, this exciting new series represents our deep commitment
to creating and nurturing an audience for the future — and one that
loves the classics! We want to foster early in young people, a love of
the great works of literature and an appetite for the joy of
theatergoing!”
The Productions:
August 12th — 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Staged Reading of The Little Prince by Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry
The Little Prince is Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry’s great gift to the world. It is one of the most widely
read pieces in history, with over 140 million copies sold worldwide.
The story follows a young prince on his journey to multiple planets,
Earth included, and encompasses themes of friendship, love, and
loneliness. While The Little Prince may be a children’s
book, it provides important lessons for all ages about human nature,
life, and the universal experiences we all share.
November 4th — 11:00 a.m.
The Dragon King | A Tanglewood
Marionettes Production
A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the
world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is the ruler
of the waters, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not
brought the precious rains in such a very long time. An underwater
fantasy based on Chinese folklore, Tanglewood Marionettes’ latest
production tells the tale of a wise Grandmother who journeys to the
bottom of the sea to seek the Dragon King, and the answers to why he
has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting
adventure, and all the visual splendor that audiences have come to
expect from a Tanglewood Marionettes production, The Dragon King
is a heart-warming tale that will thrill young and old alike.
Founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer,
Tanglewood Marionettes is a nationally touring marionette theater based
in New England.
December 16th — 11:00 a.m.
Staged Reading of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian
Andersen
This classic is one of Andersen’s most acclaimed fairy
tales. It is the story of two best friends, Gerda and Kai, who grow
apart when their world is overcome by dark forces. Kai is influenced by
the Snow Queen, whose intentions are evil, and Kai quickly betrays the
bond between him and Gerda. With the help of a slew of characters,
Gerda reunites with her friend, and the audience is left to reflect on
an all too familiar theme – one’s circumstances may shape who one
becomes, but with love and compassion, good can overcome evil.
Classics for Kids
is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State
Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the
Arts, along with additional funding provided by Stark D. Kirby, Jr.
Tickets are $15 for patrons 17 and under. Adult tickets
are $20. For more information about The Shakespeare Theatre’s Classics
for Kids performances, please call the Box Office at (973) 408-5600
or visit ShakespeareNJ.org.
The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an
independent, professional theatre company whose Main Stage is located
on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres
in the nation, it is New Jersey’s largest professional theatre company
dedicated solely to Shakespeare’s canon and other world classics.
Through its distinguished productions and education programs, the
company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of
the classics for a diverse and contemporary audience.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s programs are made
possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the
Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well
as funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional major
support is received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, The Shubert
Foundation, MacMillan Family Foundation, The Hearst Foundations, The
Edward T. Cone Foundation, CTW Foundation, The Samuel H. Scripps
Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Bank of America,
Shakespeare in American Communities: National Endowment for the Arts in
partnership with Arts Midwest, E.J. Grassmann Trust, Hyde and Watson
Foundation, New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund at the Princeton
Area Community Foundation, Union Foundation, The Merrill G. and Emita
E. Hastings Foundation, Turrell Fund, The Jack K. Ayre & Frank Ayre
Lee Theatre Foundation, The John R. Eckel Jr. Foundation, and the
Howard Gilman Foundation, as well as contributions from numerous other
foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals.
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