The New Season at the New Vic

Source: Tween Parent Staff

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The New Victory Theater, New York City's only full-time performing arts theater for kids, has just begun its 2009/10 season and includes some exciting productions for tweens. As well as offering stimulating entertainment for this age group, the New Vic offers tickets at a price-point that is considered extremely reasonable by today's standards. Tickets range from $12.50 - 50.

Hansel and Gretel
October 15 - November 1
Ages 8 - Adult

Creepy, funny and perfect for Halloween, this production of Hansel and Gretel is anything but traditional theater. Hansel, Gretel and the audience follow a trail of breadcrumbs through the theater building. The story starts with a visit to Hansel and Gretel's home, continues with a hair-raising walk through the forest and ends at the mouth-watering home of the evil witch. This tour is sure to delight everyone.

Chestnuts Roasting on the Flaming Idiots
December 4 - January 3
All Ages

Ridiculously funny best describes the slapstick antics of this talented trio. Perfect for tweens, this variety show features juggling, acrobatics, gross-out humor and audience participation. If you are looking for a reasonably priced theater experience for the holidays this could be the ticket.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
March 5 - 14
Ages 11 - Adult

Three actors take audiences on a high-speed romp of all 37 of Shakespeare's plays. Highlights include a nothing-is-sacred parody of Romeo and Juliet, the Titus Andronicus cooking show and a rap of Othello. A proven favorite, this is one of London's longest running comedies.

46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes
March 19 - April 4
All Ages

"Is it possible?" you ask. Yes, claims this Australian troupe, if you don't count laughter, cheering and applause. This cheeky four-some push their own limits as they perform extreme aerial and acrobatic acts all in the spirit of competitive camaraderie.

Elephant
April 23 - May 2
7 - Adult

Celebrate spring with African song, storytelling, tribal dance and stunning elephant puppets. This play tells the story of Chief Zanenvula, a good man and respected chief of his tribe, who has been forbidden entry to heaven. Distraught, he calls on his ancestors to find the answer. Elephant is a powerful tale that brings to life themes of family, redemption, and "Ubuntu" (humanity).

To buy tickets contact The New Victory Theater