The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (aka “The Wallis”) is offering $10 off tickets for two of their shows for Young Audiences: The Man Who Planted Trees on performances October 11 through 19 and Dan Zanes and Friends on October 19.
To redeem this $10 off ticket offer, use promotional code MWPT10 for The Man Who Planted Trees and code DZ10 for Dan Zanes and Friends when purchasing your tickets online, over-the-phone, or in-person. Tickets are available online at www.thewallis.org, by phone by calling 310-746-4000,
The Man Who Planted Trees from Puppet State Theatre Company is a multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic. It tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who, accompanied by his dog, plants a forest, acorn by acorn, and thus transforms a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows the difference one man (and his dog!) can make. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Richard Medrington, who plays the narrator, is the founder of Edinburgh-based Puppet State Theatre Company. After performing his one-man puppet shows for 20 years, he joined forces in 2006 with puppeteer Rick Conte (the voice of the dog), and puppet maker Ailie Cohen. Medrington and Conte have performed this piece at theatres all over the world including New York’s Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House, as well as in tents, village Halls and festivals large and small.
The Guardian said, “Terrific! …the best dog puppet ever. Perfect for children and grown-ups.” Jason Blake in the Sydney Morning Herald said, “The most completely satisfying piece of theater playing in Sydney right now. All the relationships – between man and dog, performer and audience and human and puppet – are beautifully crafted and full of telling detail.”
There are also free interactive events during the public performances of The Man Who Planted Trees at 1 pm on October 11, 12, 18 and 19. Puppet State Theater Company uses puppets (and people) to tell unforgettable stories. In this workshop for kids ages 7 and up, participants will create a character by building a simple puppet and then, using improvisation, bring the puppet to life! This 45-minute interactive workshop will be taught by members of The Wallis’ stellar teaching artist team. The workshop takes place in The Wallis’ classrooms and all materials will be provided.
The Wallis will be collaborating with The Tree People, an environmental nonprofit that unites the power of trees, people and technology to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles.
Dan Zanes occupies a unique place in American music where sea shanties, English music hall, North American and West Indian folk music, play-party songs, the spirit of early rock-and-roll and soulful originals collide. With his band, Dan Zanes and Friends, he has toured the world sharing 21st century social music with enthusiastic crowds of kids and kid sympathizers. Recommended for all ages.
Zanes was a member of the hit 1980’s band Del Fuegos (“Don’t Run Wild”). In 1994, he released a solo CD, Cool Down Time, shortly after which he moved to Brooklyn, New York and released Rocket Ship Beach (2000), which became an immediate hit with families around America.
Guest vocalists on Zanes’ albums include the Blind Boys of Alabama, Sandra Bernhard, Matthew Broderick, Roseanne Cash, Carol Channing, Sheryl Crow, Philip Glass, Deborah Harry, Kronos Quartet, Aimee Mann, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lou Reed, Loudon Wainwright III, Bob Weir and children of the South Africa Agape Orphanage. His widely acclaimed music has been featured on Sesame Street, Playhouse Disney, Nickelodeon, HBO Family, Hear Music at Starbucks and Sprout.
The New York Times says Dan Zanes and Friends offers “true children's music, but executed with such sweet (and un-gooey!) humor, casual multiculturalism and shambling groove that you can call it your own.” Claims Rolling Stone, "Wry, rootsy, real American folk music – songs that twist a little plangency into the sweetness of a melody, songs that feel like life….”
Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland’s The Man Who Planted Trees
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Performance Schedule: October 11 – 19, 2015
Saturdays at 12:00, 2:30 & 5:00 PM; Sundays at 12:00 & 2:30 PM
Tickets:
Price: $25; $35
Special offer: $10 off ticket offer, use promotional code MWPT10 for The Man Who Planted Trees when purchasing your tickets online, over-the-phone, or in-person.
In Person – Wallis Annenberg Center Ticket Services,
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
By Phone - 310-746-4000
Online – www.thewallis.org
Dan Zanes and Friends
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Performances: October 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Tickets: Price: $25; $35
Special offer: $10 off ticket offer, use promotional code DZ10 for Dan Zanes and Friends when purchasing your tickets online, over-the-phone, or in-person.
In Person – Wallis Annenberg Center Ticket Services,
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
By Phone - 310-746-4000
Online – www.thewallis.org
