2008-2009 Family Theatre Series

FREE GRANT TICKETS AVAILABLE:
ALT has been awarded grants from The Hancock Family Foundation and Target Corporation for our Family Theatre Series. This will allow each school to participate by receiving 50 FREE grant tickets. Additional tickets per child are $5.00 each and adult chaperones are $8.00 each.

If your school would be interested, please contact ALT for detailsFREE grant tickets are on a first come first served basis and are limited. Call early, reservations required.

July 18 – August 10, 2008
by Roald Dahl, adapted by Richard R. George
Directed by Stefanie Shahvar

Five children are the lucky winners of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket that admit them to a tour of his magical candy factory. But it’s more than just a tour...it’s really a contest to see who will win the factory itself! This classic story will delight audiences of all ages.

Want a sneak peek at the production? Click here for images by Alan Mitchell
(gallery will open in a new browser window)

October 17 – November 2, 2008 by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood Directed by Becca Holmes Purchase Online from Click4Tix (Note: Online ticket sales are limited. If no seats are available for the performance you want, please call the Box Office at 505-242-4750 to make your purchase.)

Do you have a friend big enough to tower over buildings? An unlikely friendship begins when Sophie finds herself whisked away to a strange land by the lovable Big Friendly Giant. When he speaks, his words come out all "squiff-squiddly." But no matter - Sophie can translate. In this they find the “gizzardgulpers” and must stop them from eating all the “human beans.” Sophie and the BFG must travel to London to ask the Queen for help. Together they are able to bring peace and pleasant dreams to the whole world, and Sophie finds a friend she can count on. Giants will be taking over the Duke City from mid October to November 2nd, as Albuquerque Little Theatre presents The BFG (the Big Friendly Giant), directed by Becca Holmes and adapted by David Wood from the children's book by Roald Dahl. After a twenty-four foot "runt" of a giant swipes Sophie, a small orphan girl, from her window one night, an unlikely bond between the two proves that friendship and loyalty knows no boundaries. Amanda Miner plays a lovely and endearing Sophie, while Mark Van Martin brings the bumbling BFG to larger than life proportions. The rest of the ensemble cast does a wonderful job of juggling multiple roles. Sure to delight audiences of all ages, The BFG will be running from October 17th thru November 2nd at Albuquerque Little Theatre and includes Thursday daytime showings for schools and families at 10:30am and 12:00pm. Featuring: Original music and sound by Nina Carlson, and Puppetry and masks by Heidi Louise Cooper October 17th through November 2nd Friday, October 17 @ 7:30PM OPENING Saturday, October 18 @ 2:00PM Sunday, October 19 @ 2:00PM Thursday, October 23 @10:00AM & 12:30PM Friday, October 24@ 7:30PM Saturday, October 25 @ 2:00PM Sunday, October 26 @ 2:00PM Thursday, October 30 @10:00AM & 12:30PM Friday, October 31 @ 7:30PM Saturday, November 1@ 2:00PM Sunday, November 2@ 2:00PM Tickets are $10.00 for all ages on weekend shows. Tickets are $5.00 for all ages on Thursday Matinees. TEACHERS: Click here for The BFG Study Guide

April 17 – May 3, 2009
By Patricia Crespin
Directed by Magdelene Gallegos

It’s Good Friday in Dixon, New Mexico and despite Mamacita’s ruling, her three pigletitas sneak out of their house to go to the big dance at the community center. The girls quickly learn that some New Mexico legends may be true after all. Albuquerque playwright, Patricia Crespin fuses the classic Three Pigs fairy tale with spicy Northern New Mexico folklore. Where else would the Big Bad Wolf drive up in a low-rider? World Premiere!

Whether you're 3 or 93, there is something for everyone at ALT!

To Order Tickets

ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE BOX OFFICE
224 San Pasquale SW
Telephone: (505) 242-4750

$10.00 All Seats
$8.00 / Person for groups of 10 or more*
* (in advance at Albuquerque Little Theatre Box office only)

Top

Albuquerque Little Theatre’s Family Series...

Providing meaningful theatrical experiences for people of all ages.

The tradition of Theatre for Young Audiences began at Albuquerque Little Theatre as early as 1944, when founding director Kathryn Kennedy O’Connor mounted a musical production of The Prince and the Pauper.  Years later, The Albuquerque Children's Theatre (ACT), founded by Bill Hayden in 1962, under the direction of Sue Ann Gunn, found a permanent home at the Little Theatre in January 2002.  The Family Theatre Series coordinated by Kathryn Morales remains dedicated to continuing ACT's original mission of:  “Producing quality theatre by, for and with children.”

Each season, the Family Series presents at least three prominent plays. These plays are drawn from both classic tales and contemporary literature, written by the foremost playwrights who craft Theatre for Youth.  Past productions have included: James and the Giant Peach, The Velveteen Rabbit, There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom, and Free to Be You and Me.  The artistic agenda aims to offer challenging stories with family-friendly themes, performed by multigenerational companies.  Study guides are provided for parents and teachers to extend and deepen the theatrical experience.

The Family Series productions are enhanced by the variety of educational programs at ALT. Through workshops for children, youth and adults, the power of theatre is used to engage the imagination and to develop the skills of cooperation, creative thinking and self-confidence. Workshops also help develop focus and self control, and include instruction in basic stage movement, vocal projection and enunciation. Our goal is to offer fun and exciting classes that help our students learn the basics, as well as opportunities to expand their theatrical knowledge and experiences as they become involved in community theatre here at ALT. For a detailed description of our current listing of classes please visit our Educational Programs page.

Ultimately, the Family Series celebrates the creative spirit in everyone, young and old alike.  In producing superior quality, affordable theatre for families, we endeavor to create your most memorable theatrical experiences.

For more information, contact contact Kathryn Morales at 242-4750 or .

Top