Bedtime Story Favorites Come to Life on the Quick Center Stage

Bedtime Story Favorites Come to Life on the Quick Center Stage

Media Contact: Lori Jones, ljones@fairfield.edu, 203-254-4000 ext. 2975

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (April 13, 2016) — Two bedtime classics come to life when the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia comes to perform Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University.

These adaptations of Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s beloved classics are fun for the whole family. The acclaimed Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings whimsical puppetry and original music to their plays, giving young audiences a wonderful sense of security and peace, while providing an effortless introduction to the performing arts and encouraging a love of reading. Juice and cookies will be served after the performance.

The Quick Center Family Fun Series is a perfect opportunity to bring your family to the theatre for one-of-a-kind experiences that enhance children’s learning, igniting creativity and offering children a new view of the world around them. Educators can visit quickcenter.com for the Quick Center’s School Matinee Series performances with information on school visits and discounted event prices.

Tickets are $15 for adults and children. For tickets, visit http://www.quickcenter.com or call the box office at 203-254-4010 (Toll Free: 877-ARTS-396).

Sponsored by The Westport Inn, WSHU, and Moffly Media.

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Posted On: 04-15-2016 03:04 PM

Volume: 48 Number: 119

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