‘Saturdays at ACT’ Stage Production
35 E Walnut St
Asheville, NC 28801
USA
ACT is proud to partner with Bright Star Touring Theatre and Red Herring Puppets to provide the highest quality theatre education for families and children.
Families can attend for rock bottom ticket prices – bring the whole neighborhood!
All tickets are $7.
Sept 8, 2018 10:00am: ‘The Pirate of Bully Bay’ … Ahoy Maties! This seafaring adventure teaches young buccaneers how to navigate the sometimes choppy waters of friendship by learning how to recognize, report and stand up to bullying. Best for Pre-K – 5th Grade.
October 13, 2018 10:00am: Adventures in Folklore … Enjoy multicultural tales hosted by Rowby, a friendly green alien who loves sharing stories he collects from Planet Earth. Each show includes four stories: Jack and the Beanstalk: a Celtic rendition, with music and narration by world-renowned harpist Robin Williamson; Dogs and Masters: a romp through the parks of Paris with animated cut-outs and music; Kamala’s Drum: a Himalayan folk tale about the spirit of generosity; and The Three Little Pigs, a fast-paced, rap version of the popular tale. Best for all ages.
November 10, 2018 10:00am: FrankenSTEM … Dr. Frank N. Stein is one of the world’s most famous scientists, but he needs YOUR help to use Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to make his masterpiece come to life! See why audiences around the world made this Bright Star’s most popular STEM show last year. Best for for Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
December 8, 2018 10:00am: Holidays Around the World … When the tour guides for Worldwide Tours get separated at holiday time, a worldwide adventure awaits. Celebrate holidays from all over the globe – the Lohri Festival, St. Lucia Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more!
January 12, 2019 10:00am: African Folktales … Join a variety of characters in stories from the folktale traditions from across Africa. African music helps to set the stage for these energetic stories. Our stories include Anansi, porquoi tales and trickster tales. Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
February 9, 2019 10:00am: The Big Dipper … This spectacular production uses cultural legend and scientific fact to enhance appreciation of The Big Dipper. Audiences learn how the Big Dipper can be used as a calendar, a compass, and a clock through stories from four cultures: the Chinese legend of K’uei, the Underground Railroad, the Greek legend of Callisto, and the Micmac Indian legend of the Sky Bear. This curriculum based performance includes over two dozen beautifully crafted marionettes and twice as many shadow images.
March 9, 2019 10:00am: Aesop’s Fables … Perfect for younger audiences, these classic tales entertain but also share a strong message about treating others fairly and knowing right from wrong. Share stories like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” “The Tortoise and The Hare,” and “The Lion and The Mouse.” Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
April 13, 2019 10:00am: The Chicken and the Egg … The Chicken and the Egg is a lively shadow puppet play supporting classroom learning pertaining to life cycles and animal groups. The story features representative reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish and birds as they grow and reproduce.
May 11, 2019 10:00am: Velveteen Rabbit … A heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination. Based on the classic tale by Margery Williams Bianco, this show examines what it means to love and what it means to be real. Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
June 8, 2019 10:00am: The Wizard of Oz … Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic. Best for Grades Pre-K – 6th.
July 13, 2019 10:00am: Jack’s Adventures In Space … Jack, a young student, puts his imagination to work to take him on an out-of-this-world adventure through the solar system! Learn about all the planets that circle the sun. Best for Grades Pre-K – 6th.