One night while Stanley is asleep, the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls-right on top of him! The next morning, he wakes up flat! Not just flat...really flat. He can slide under locked doors, and his friends fly him like a kite. But the adventures really begin when he decides to put himself in a big envelope and travel the world—as a human letter!
When a beautiful princess falls under the curse of a wicked sorceress, only the sweet kiss of a handsome prince can save her from eternal slumber. From “once upon a time” to “happily ever after,” this classic story tells the tale of fairy godmothers, magic spells, and true love.
Uplifting and inspirational, Spirit of Uganda is a colorful, song-filled celebration of the human spirit as shared by twenty African children who tour the world, sharing Uganda’s rich culture and raising awareness of the impact of AIDS and war in their country. Under the artistic direction of Peter Kasule, this unforgettable performance is a joyous showcase for the talents of a group of children whose optimism and irrepressible energy have helped them to triumph over incredible difficulties and serve as an inspiration to us all.
Always a Brooklyn Center favorite, The Golden Dragons of the People’s Republic of China combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, and ancient and contemporary theatrical
techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
Since its inception in 1962, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica has masterfully blended the lore, music, and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa, and the American South with modern and classical ballet forms. This always-popular jewel of the Caribbean, led by visionary artistic director Rex Nettleford, returns once again to Brooklyn Center with a new program of dance and music reflecting the soul of the islands.
Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots...and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him!
Equal parts comedy, tragedy, sorcery, and romance, The Tempest is one of the richest treasures to be found in drama. Marooned on an island populated by mischievous sprites and deformed monsters, a great but embittered magician prepares to take vengeance on those who have wronged him, only to learn the nature of compassion and forgiveness.
