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Dancers will learn from and dance alongside professional dancers in an original ballet!
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The WHBPAC’s most beloved and magical holiday tradition is back! Taught by Peconic Ballet Theatre teaching artists, dancers will participate in weekly ballet classes and rehearsals, culminating in four performances of The Nutcracker on December 9 & 10. Don’t miss out on the most magical performance of the holiday season!
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Before there was Justin Bieber…there was Conrad Birdie! WHBPAC’s Teen Theatre Students will present the beloved teen scream musical…Bye Bye Birdie! A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, this show remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Students will work on the tuneful high-energy score, rollicking production numbers, and a hilarious script with a professional director, choreographer, and musical director, all while honing their acting and musical theatre technique in a conservatory style program.
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There’s no place like WHBPAC! Our Young Ensemble students will present one of the most beloved stories of all time, The Wizard of Oz. Students will hone their technique and learn about what it takes to produce a production, with individualized attention from a professional director, choreographer, and music director. Featuring a lively score and a wide variety of roles, this program will inspire our young actors and give them a chance to shine on our stage!
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This nurturing introduction to the stage will use the magic of The Wizard of Oz to teach our youngest students theatre, music, and movement skills! This intimate class, taught by two talented WHBPAC Teaching Artists and Theatre Professionals, culminates both in a showcase for parents and students will be part of the Young Ensemble’s production of The Wizard of Oz, Jr. in February!
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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Wednesday, November 8 10am & 12:30pm This performance uses gentle story-telling and whimsical puppets to bring these beloved books by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram to life on stage! Guess How Much I Love You tells the story of Little Nutbrown Hare & Big Nutbrown Hare and their love for each other, which can barely…
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Lionheart Youth Theatre
Petra and the Wolf Lionheart Youth Theatre – Austin, TX Wednesday, November 15 10am & 12:30pm A modern twist on the Prokofiev classic, this production features captivating large-scale puppetry and an original score performed live by Mother Falcon, a band NPR describes as “the little orchestra that can do the impossible.” The story follows Petra,…
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The Mayhem Poets
Slam Poetry The Mayhem Poets – NYC Thursday, November 30 10am & 12:30pm They’re back! These young spoken word artists celebrate the power of poetry through rhythm, hip-hop, and theatrical technique, communicating to students important truths about the power of words. The Mayhem Poets combine their backgrounds in theatre, comedy, and music to create poetry…
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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Good Night Moon & The Runaway Bunny Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Friday, January 26 10am & 12:30pm The worlds of these classic books by Margaret Wise Brown are vividly created on stage using large-scale puppets, and evocative score, and stunning scenic effects. Good Night Moon is the quintessential celebration of nighttime rituals, while The…
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Geordie Productions
Jabber Geordie Productions – Montreal Thursday, February 1 10am & 12:30pm What is it like to be 16 years old, a girl, a Muslim, and a refugee all at the same time? At Fatima’s new high school, she’s the only one wearing a hijab. Her parents transferred her after hateful graffiti was found on the…
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Childsplay
Go Dog Go Childsplay – Arizona Tuesday & Wednesday, February 13 & 14 10am & 12:30pm The cast of this preschool favorite has gone to the dogs – with cars, hats, audience participation, and even a wild game of ball as this hilarious visual spectacle and musical romp manages to sneak in some important lessons…
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Virginia Repertory Theatre
I Have a Dream Virginia Repertory Theatre Tuesday, February 27 10am & 12:30pm This compelling dramatization of the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will inspire students as they experience the civil rights leader’s struggle and dream of lifting “our nation from the quicks of racial injustice to the solid rock of…
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Lightwire Theater
Moon Mouse Lightwire Theater – Louisiana Tuesday, March 6 10am & 12:30pm From the company that brought us The Ugly Duckling, this innovative performance fusing lightwires and dance tells the story of a bullied mouse who finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime. Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular; he is constantly bullied…
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Theatreworks USA
Freedom Train Theatreworks USA – NYC Thursday, March 22 10am & 12:30pm Freedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue, and music of the period. Songs include “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” “Steal Away,” “Wade in the Water,” “Good…
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Cahoots NI
Shh! We Have a Plan Cahoots NI – Northern Ireland Monday, May 7 10am & 12:30pm A non-verbal tale featuring magic, music, and puppetry based on the Chris Haughton book of the same name. Students will follow the delightful and surprising journey of a family adventuring through the woods on a journey to capture a…
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Theatreworks USA
The Lightning Thief Theatreworks USA – NYC Thursday, May 10 10am & 12:30pm Rick Riordan’s smash-hit book has become an award-winning musical! Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school…again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out…
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