Tempe Weekly Events – Childsplay Presents Boats at the TCA

03/26/2013 By Leave a Comment

Childsplay brings us something delightfully different this weekend with a special, limited run of the play Boats from the critically acclaimed Terrapin Puppet Theatre based in Tasmania. Thanks to Childsplay, Tempe is one of a few U.S. cities to be graced with this lovely, unusual show that combines puppets, acrobatics and sound effects.

Boats is a story about a man called Jof, as told by his friend Nic. The two of them are life-long friends and sailors who met through bizarre circumstances involving a chicken, a deserted island and a sombrero. It’s the story of two mariners fleeing their past and embracing adventure. The audience watches the magic being created right in front of them as Jof and Nic transform the world using everyday objects that would be found on a boat’s galley. Each scene is a unique and highly inventive use of space and puppetry. A boat is built from a piece of bread and ropes; a hat becomes an island; a circus is created from a jacket; and a storm is brewed in a teacup.

Don’t miss this moving story that promises to leave a lump in your throat and a smile on your face. Boats will be performed in the studio at the Tempe Center for the Arts at 1 & 4 p.m. on March 30 and at 4 p.m. on March 31. Families attending on Easter Sunday, March 31, can participate in a special arts & crafts activity after the show with the cast! Following in the creative spirit of Boats, kids can create their own Easter-themed sail boat to release into the infinity pool at Tempe Center for the Arts. Visit http://tca.ticketforce.com/ to purchase tickets for the show and your spot in the Bunny Boat Float will be secured automatically.

This last week in March brings perfect weather, final spring training games and a great lineup of arts, culture and entertainment events to enjoy. View a complete list of Tempe events, or call the Tempe Tourism Office at 1-866-914-1052 for more information.

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Tempe This Week- Childsplay Presents Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type

01/22/2013 By Leave a Comment

January 22, 2013

Childsplay presents another winning production with Click,Clack, Moo: Cows that Type. It’s Barnyard mayhem when Farmer Brown’s cows discover an old typewriter in the barn and use it to protest their unsatisfactory working conditions. The cows furiously type requests for electric blankets, but Farmer Brown ignores their requests and the cows refuse to provide milk. Soon, the chickens have taken up the cause and stop producing eggs. Other barnyard animals join the cause and Farmer Brown faces a full-fledged strike. Will the animals prevail? Will Farmer Brown continue to ignore the animals’ requests for better working conditions? You’ll have to see Click, Clack Moo: Cows that Type to learn the outcome. This show is fun for the whole family. It will definitely “QUACK you up as you join Duck, Cow, Hen and the rest of the animals for an uproarious farm adventure, based on the delightful picture book by Doreen Cronin.”

Looking for more arts and entertainment options this week? Take a look at this list of Tempe events this week and view a complete listing of Tempe events, or call 480-894-8158 for more information.

 

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Tempe This Week: Tomás and the Library Lady

04/02/2012 By Leave a Comment

What could be better than being in Tempe with all this gorgeous weather and a week loaded with great arts and cultural events? There’s enough variety, with all kinds of great live music, theatre, comedy, poetry and art exhibits, to satisfy everyone’s preferences.

One choice example of something for young audiences and families is Childsplay’s production of Tomás and the Library Lady. This play celebrates reading, imagination and creativity and is based on the true-life story of Tomás Rivera. Raised in a Chicano migrant family, Dr. Rivera grew up to become the father of Chicano literature as well as Chancellor of the University of California at Riverside. Tomás and the Library Lady is recommended for ages five and up, but believe me, you don’t need to be a kid to enjoy any of Childsplays’ outstanding productions.  From  the behind-the-scenes activity to the beautiful production that we see when the curtain goes up, Childplay’s shows are always top-notch through and through.

Here’s a sample of this week’s events. View a complete listing of Tempe events, or call 480-894-8158 for more information.

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Tickets become available for Childsplay’s “Color of Stars”

03/20/2012 By Leave a Comment

TEMPE, Ariz. – Tickets for Childsplay’s world premiere of a touching story about life in America during World War II go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 26 through the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Box Office, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway.
“The Color of Stars” is scheduled for 4 p.m., April 22 (preview) & 28; 1 and 4 p.m., May 5, 12, 19 and 26; 1 p.m., April 29 and May 6, 13, 20 and 27 in the TCA Theater.

Adult ticket prices range from $20-$25 and child/senior tickets range from $15-$20, not including fees. Discounts for purchases of 10 or more tickets are available.

About the performance
Travel back in time with Allie on her quest to learn more about her grandfather. It’s the 1940s and young Eddie is living in rural Maine while his father is fighting overseas. As the townspeople struggle with the issues of patriotism, suspicion of foreigners and doing the right thing, families are split and allegiances challenged. Eddie soon finds himself in the middle of a crisis and the decisions he makes shape the rest of his life. Recommended for age eight and older.

Information: http://childsplayaz.org

For tickets to these and other events, visit the box office in person, order online at www.tempe.gov/TCA/ or call 480/350-2TCA (2822).

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What’s Happening in Tempe – WICKED

02/22/2012 By Leave a Comment

Tempe showcases theatre this week with three big productions. WICKED continues at ASU Gammage, but don’t wait to purchase your tickets; a little birdy told me that WICKED  is  close to selling out. For an edgier theatrical experience, there’s Stray Cat Theatre’s production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, set in a time-bending, darkly comic world between heaven and hell. Childsplay takes a timely look at 223 years of the American presidency in Rock the Presidents. It’s a rollicking, multi-media-filled musical revue covering the American presidency from Washington to Obama, brought to life through all-new rock, pop and folk music.

Here’s a sample of Tempe’s packed arts, culture and entertainment calendar this week. From music to theatre to arts exhibitions and events, there’s plenty to do.

 

 

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