The Colonial Theatre

SYLVESTER and the MAGIC PEBBLE

10/13/11 • 9:30am
Based on the book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, written and illustrated by William Steig
Adapted for the stage by Enchantment Theatre Company

When Sylvester, a winsome donkey, picks up a shiny red pebble, its magic spins a heartwarming story that reveals to him the true importance of family and friends. Enchantment, one of America’s groundbreaking producers of original theater for children and families, utilizes life-size puppets, masked actors, magical illusions, and an original musical score, to follow Sylvester’s brave journey.

Grades Pre-K-3

KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL

12/05/11 • 9:30am
Based on the book Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Michael Silversher
Directed by Rosemary Newcott

 Chock full of adventure, song and gigantic dancing laundry, this musical tells a tale of firsts. Based on his beloved Caldecott HonorРwinning picture book, six-time Emmy Award winner Mo Willems joins Grammy AwardЁРwinning composer
Michael Silversher to lovingly celebrate the heart and heartache that can only
come from a family visit to the local Laundromat.

Grades Pre-K and up

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

12/20/11Р12/22/11 • 10:00am
By Charles Dickens, adapted by Eric Hill
Directed by Eric Hill and E. Gray Simons III

Berkshire Theatre Festival’s annual production comes to the Colonial! Revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Grades 2 and up

FRINDLE

2/07/12 • 9:30am

“Frindle is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community, learning. It’s also about great teaching and great teachers, and about the life that surges through corridors and classrooms every school day.”К РAndrew Clements

Grades 3-6

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
A STRING QUARTET IS LIKE FAMILY

2/17/12 • 9:30am

Turtle Island draws comparisons between the interactions of the quartet and the audience’s families, giving children a personal reference point that greatly helps them to gain a simple but profound understanding of the complete dynamics that drive musical groups.

Grades K-6

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LIVE!

3/14/12 • 9:30am

Seatbelts everyone! This is no ordinary field trip, as a hop on the Magic School Bus takes the class and the audience on a whirlwind tour. From the arctic to the
equator, they see telltale signs of climate change and learn how conservation, recycling and alternative energy can make a difference.

Grades K-3