Tuesday, January 20, 2015

TREASURED ERIC CARLE STORIES LIVE ON STAGE AT MEMORIAL HALL

Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, February 15. This show is truly magical; Eric Carle's beloved stories are delightfully told through the magic of fluorescent puppets and black light, captivating youngsters and charming adults with their imaginative beauty and originality. Other stories retold in the musical presentation are Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon; the show starts at 2 p.m.

Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, February 15. “This show is truly magical,” said Keith Rawlins. “Eric Carle's beloved stories are delightfully told through the magic of fluorescent puppets and black light, captivating youngsters and charming adults with their imaginative beauty and originality,” Rawlins explained. Other stories retold in the musical presentation are Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon; the show starts at 2 p.m.

Internationally acclaimed author Eric Carle has written and illustrated more than seventy books for young children; these books combining imaginative tales with stunning collage artwork have sold over 110 million copies worldwide. Since its founding in 1972, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has offered unique adaptations of children's literature to over five million people in sixteen countries on four continents. “DCCA is thrilled to offer this outstanding production to our community giving young families an opportunity to benefit from participation in the arts without breaking the bank,” Rawlins stated.

According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, DCCA's Family Theatre Series was established to provide local families the opportunity to enjoy professional theatrical productions within their home community at an economical cost. Tickets are $5; these low ticket prices are made possible by the contributions provided by the following sponsors: DP & L Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Greyson James Steyer Fund of the Darke County Foundation, The Andersons Marathon LLC, Edison Community College, Gordon Orthodontics, Jordan Insurance Agency, Wayne Healthcare, and Greenville Rotary Club.

The Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA memberships also support Family Theatre. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund.

Contact DCCA at dcca@centerforarts.net or 937-547-0908 to reserve tickets for The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites or purchase them online at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at Greenville Public Library and Readmore's Hallmark in Greenville, as well as Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles. If any remain by showtime, tickets will also be sold at the door prior to the performance.

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