Pushcart Players
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Paul Whelihan or Stacie Gogo: 973.857.1115
Pushcart Players
Pushcart Players is an award-winning professional touring theatre and arts-in-education company for young audiences. Twice nominated for an Emmy, Pushcart is the recipient of numerous state and private awards for excellence and innovation. A social profit organization founded in 1974, Pushcart brings substantive musical theater, workshops and residencies to young people and their families in schools and theaters nationwide. Pushcart offers the following shows for the 2018-19 school year:
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT (Available throughout 2018-19) A young boy’s love and a little nursery magic help transform the Velveteen Rabbit from a favorite plaything into a real rabbit. The Boy and Velveteen embark on exciting imaginary adventures, from deep dark caves to the wide open sea, and together they learn the true meaning of friendship in this musical re-telling of one of America’s favorite storybooks. Grades Pre-K-5.
ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO AMERICA (Available throughout 2018-19) A spirited salute to America in song, dance and story, designed to illustrate the struggles and achievements of past generations in preserving the freedom and diversity we enjoy in the United States today. Brimming with color, wit and humor, this charming musical takes a loving look at a small group of immigrants who came to America in the early 1900’s. Prevailing themes are the immigrant experience, ethnic diversity and the precious legacy of freedom and democracy in the U.S. “Ellis Island…” is an inspiring theatre piece that will ignite the passion for theatre, history and the arts forevermore! Grades K-6.
LIFT EVERY VOICE – The Hope And Promise Of America’s Civil Rights Movement (Available starting February 2019) A multi-media musical celebrating the ordinary people during this extraordinary time in America’s history. “…VOICE…” looks at the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of the young people who took part in shaping the movement – from the young people demonstrating at lunch counters to the courageous students on the forefront of school integration. The images, music and spirit of this pivotal time will inspire people of all ages with an appreciation of social justice’s importance in the precious legacy of our freedom. Grades 4-12.
A CINDERELLA TALE … HAPPILY EVER AFTER (Available throughout 2018-19) Filled with beauty, grandeur, magic and wonder this beloved tale is given the trademark Pushcart spin! “A Cinderella Tale…” takes young audiences on that sometimes happy, sometimes sad – but always compelling journey fueled by inner beauty, courage and kindness as they triumph over greed and arrogance. A wondrous production that is sure to dazzle young audiences! Grades Pre-K-5.
THE LAST BUTTERFLY (Available April – May 2019) Based on the discovered drawings and writings of children in the Terezin concentration camp, this beautifully crafted Holocaust education piece that introduces a most sad chapter of history with sensitivity and care. An ideal introduction to or culmination of, Holocaust study, character development and prejudice reduction. Grades 4-12.
PETER AND THE WOLF (Available throughout 2018-19) A classic tale that has it all – music, laughter, danger and defiance in a young boy’s magical moment of growing up. “Peter and The Wolf” will tickle, intrigue and delight young audiences while also offering a splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. When Peter visits his grandfather for the summer, creative solutions are needed to provide a happy ending to a riveting story. This extraordinary musical presents young and family audiences with a precious moment of theatre they will long remember. Grades Pre-K-5.
A SEASON OF MIRACLES (Available November – December 2018) is a multi-cultural collection of holiday tales that celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa and Chanukah. Stories within this delightful musical include O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker, an original tale set in Nigeria entitled The Kwanzaa Kite and The Chanukah Miracle. Crafted and set to music with the timeless tone of each classic piece, this magical presentation warms the hearts – and perhaps changes the perspectives – of family audiences as they reflect on the true meaning and spirit of the holidays. Grades Pre-K-8.
STONE SOUP AND OTHER STORIES (Available throughout 2018-19) A perfect introduction to the joy of theatre and to the concept that reading is fun! This charming musical compilation of favorite stories from Africa, India, Eastern Europe and the United States of America is filled with music, fantasy and play, each tale introducing the spirit and customs of these unique cultures. Grades Pre-K-5; ADA accessibility; Price on request.
Organizer: Pushcart Players
Age Group: Grades Pre-K to 12
Cost: Price on request