Events
Weekend Performances Series
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Sunday, December 13, 4 pm A Christmas Carol Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, Theatre IV’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic is particularly suited to families and young audiences. Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more | |
Sunday, December 27, 12 noon-2 pm Instrument Making and Drumming Workshops 12 noon-1 pm: Instrument Making 1-2 pm: Drumming Join the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers onstage for a hands-on instrument making and drumming workshop. Following the workshop, you'll be able to dance to the beat of your own drum. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; please purchase tickets early. All ages Tickets: $7/person (includes admission to the Kwanzaa celebration that begins at 3 pm) | |
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Sunday, December 27, 3 pm Kwanzaa Celebration Gather with family and friends at the Playhouse for a high-energy celebration of family, community and culture. Live performers will highlight culture and history through music, dance, drumming and spoken word. This annual event is a crowd pleaser and will have you dancing in the aisles. Tickets: $10/person, $8/seniors & students, $5/ages 5 & under. Admission is free with the purchase of a ticket to the Instrument Making and Drumming Workshops |
Midweek Matinees
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Tuesday, December 1, 10:15 am & 12 noon Wednesday, December 2, 10:15 am & 12 noon Mooseltoe Loveable 12-foot-tall, costumed characters sing and dance through the story of Mooseltoe’s plan to fly with Santa’s reindeer. All ages Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more |
Thursday, December 10, 10-15-1130 Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration The African Heritage Dancers and Drummers will lead a pre-Kwanzaa lecture/demonstration featuring the history of Kwanzaa, dancing, and drumming. All ages Tickets: $5/person | |
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Tuesday, December 15, 10:15 am & 12 noon The Shoemaker and the Elves A heartwarming, holiday musical! Theatre IV takes a yuletide spin on this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Delight in the magical story of a poor Shoemaker and the magical elves who show him the true meaning of Christmas! Recommended for grades K-5 Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more |
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Thursday, December 17, 10:15 am & 12 noon Season’s Greetings Celebrate the holiday season with this fun filled magic show presented by Theatreworks USA. This spectacular performance features a magic elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, upbeat music, toy soldiers, and magically appearing white doves – all set in a winter wonderland. Recommended for grades Pre-K-5 Tickets: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more |
Platinum Series for Seniors
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Tuesday, December 8, 11 am Platinum Movie: Dance Party: The Teenarama Story Narrated by Motown recording artist Martha Reeves, this Emmy Award-winning documentary examines television’s teen dance phenomenon of the 1950’s and ‘60’s. During that time, African American teens were often excluded or given unequal treatment by dance shows. That all changed in 1963 when a small station in Washington, D.C., WOOK TV, launched The Teenarama Dance Party. Teenarama Dance Party was the jewel of the community and became the longest running African American teen dance show during its time (1963-1970). There are special interviews with James Brown, Jerry Butler and local performers from the Washington metropolitan area. Following the movie, there'll be a discussion with the producer, Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, and members of the original Teenarama Dance Party television show. Tickets are FREE. Advanced registration required. |