ArtsBound

2007-2008 Season

Study Guides

Tickets: $7.
One complimentary ticket with every 10 purchased.
Call the Box Office to make reservations: (203) 254-4010

Leo Lionni's Swimmy, Frederick, Inch by Inch (Grades pre-K-3)
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Monday, October 15 at 10 a.m. and noon
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's latest production is drawn from Leo Lionni's exquisitely crafted Caldecott Honor books, Swimmy, Inch by Inch and Frederick.
Swimmy is a tiny fish who uses ingenuity to fend off danger. Frederick, a poetic mouse, makes everyday life an artful experience. Inch by Inch is a lovable inchworm who shares his facility for measuring absolutely everything. All these stories provide wonderful scope for translation to puppet theatre through the gentle storytelling style which has earned international acclaim for Mermaid Theatre. The show features an assortment of innovative puppetry styles and imaginative lighting techniques as well as an original musical score.

Anne of Green Gables (Grades 3-7)
Theatreworks/USA production
Thursday, November 29 at 10 a.m.
The classic book, beloved by generations, comes to life as a new musical. When 12-year-old orphan Anne Shirley arrives at her new home at Green Gables, she turns the entire community upside-down with her indomitable scope of imagination. An endearing story about love, family and home.

Moby Dick Rehearsed (Grades 5 and up)
The Acting Company
Friday, January 25 at 10 a.m.
Theater enthusiasts will love what Orson Welles has created out of that famous tale, Moby Dick. Those who enjoy having their literature served up in delightful dramatic adaptations will find much to enjoy in this hybrid of Herman Melville's story adapted to draw a parallel between King Lear and Captain Ahab. A troupe of actors abandon its rehearsal of a play about one unforgiving, vengeance-obsessed man, King Lear, to recreate another of the same emotional stripe, Captain Ahab. Set in an empty theater, a tyrannical director leads his crew and transports audiences to Captain Ahab's fateful voyage across the open seas aboard the Pequod in search of the great white whale, Moby Dick. Orson Welles,
who understood the importance of treating the audience as a partner in creating the illusion, shines through vividly in this riveting production.

Winnie the Pooh (Grades pre-K-4)
Two Beans Production through Theatreworks/USA
Monday, February 4 at 10 a.m.
Generations of children have grown up with A.A. Milne's stories about Christopher Robin and his toy animals. Now all the heart, wisdom and fun of the classic tales come to life in this magical and delightful musical production.

Doctor Dolittle (Grades 2-6)
Theatreworks/USA production
Monday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
Inspired by the classic book, author (and World War I lieutenant) Hugh Lofting reaches out to his son during wartime by writing a magical story about a kind-hearted doctor who can talk to the animals. When Doctor John Dolittle learns that a mysterious disease is afflicting the monkeys of Africa, he sets off on a musical
adventure to come to the animals' aid.

The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Grades 5 and up)
The Acting Company
Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
The TONY® honored Acting Company proudly presents The Tempest, a play of enduring enchantment and one of the richest treasures to be found in drama. Inhabited by a host of characters, The Tempest is the culmination of Shakespeare's unequalled creative powers. Shakespeare's magical last play is his poignant farewell to the stage has love, tragedy and comedy combined in equal measure. This play is a stunning climax to the career of the world's favorite dramatist, The Tempest praises the glories of reconciliation and forgiveness. Some believe Prospero's final speeches signify Shakespeare's personal adieu from the stage.

Max and Ruby (Grades pre-K-3)
Theatreworks/USA production
Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker! Follow the escapades of bunny siblings Max and Ruby in this new musical inspired by Rosemary Wells' books and based on the popular television program The Max and Ruby Show.

Study Guides

Outreach Programs are sponsored by:
Greater Bridgeport Area Foundation

Residencies Available
If you are interested in creating a new partnership for an artist / educational residency for your school, please contact Deborah Sommers, director of programming, to discuss your interest.

Discounted Student Tickets
are available for many evening Quick Center performances. Visit our season schedule for further information.

Gallery Walk-Through Discussions
Educators, reserve a date for a tour prior to bringing your students to exhibits. Call for more information on other gallery exhibits, school tours, and lectures.

To make your reservation: Quick Center for the Arts
Gallery Director: Diana Dimodica Mille, Ph.D.
Telephone: (203) 254-4000, ext. 2969
E-mail: dmille@mail.fairfield.edu