2008 Kids’ Stage Schedule
This schedule is subject to change….
10:00am-10:20am
“Dr. Aybolit”: A Classic Russian Tale Performed by the Children of Dvorsky School
Directed by Elina Karavaeva, Drama and Literature Teacher
Dr. Aybolit is a popular and beloved Russian children’s’ tale. The doctor’s name in Russian is the phonetic English equivalent of “ouch, it hurts,” engendering the semantic playfulness of the story. The doctor along with several children travel to Africa where he and his assistants cure sick animals: elephants, hippos, giraffes and other animals whom one could not easily imagine submitting to medical ministrations. Even a shark is treated under the good doctor’s care. This book has been highly popular in Russia for several generations.
10:25am-10:55am
The Library Fairy ® Storytelling Show!
Miss Fairy is a magical mascot of stories and books and ignites the love of reading in children with the art of folklore storytelling. She includes narration, interactive games, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of props, humor and song. Her recently published children’s book The Magical Tree and Musical Wind will also be performed in Story Theater by kids in the audience!
Book signing by The Library Fairy at the Target Kids’ Stage.
11:00am-11:45am
“Pinocchio”
Returning for a third year, Will & Company - a not-for-profit multicultural theater group is presenting their newest adaptation: a fast paced engaging tale based on Collodi’s classic work, Pinocchio. The infamous wooden puppet learns many lessons about kindness, patience, courage and honesty after he runs away from his father, Gepetto.
11:50am-12:05pm
“Green Eggs & Ham”
A dramatic reading of the Dr. Seuss classic, “Green Eggs & Ham,” as interpreted by actors Randy Oglesby and Scott MacDonald.
12:10pm-1:10pm
“Storytime Steve: Authors & Actors Reading Children’s Books”
Hosted by our favorite storyteller, Steve Moss!
Author Maryum “May May” Ali will sign at the Beyond Words Publishing booth following Storytime Steve.
Authors Erica Silverman, George McClements, Kim Wayans & Kevin Knotts will sign at the Barnes & Noble–Children & Families booth following Storytime Steve.
Featured Guests:
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Maryum “May May” Ali “I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammed Ali” |
| George McClements - “Baron von Baddie and the Ice Ray Incident” | |
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Erica Silverman “There Was a Wee Woman…” |
| Kim Wayans/Kevin Knotts - “Amy Hodgepodge - All Mixed Up” |
1:15-1:30pm
“Mei Ling in China City”
Author Icy Smith will offer an entertaining performance reading of her new children’s book “Mei Ling in China City,” and explore the history of the Los Angeles China City, Moon Festival celebration, and the traditional Lion Dance performance.
Book signing at the East West Discovery Press booth.
1:35pm-2:05pm
“The Four Musicians”: Performed by Media City Ballet
Media City Ballet will premiere their new ballet for children based on the classic Grimm’s fairy tale, “The Four Musicians of Bremen.” The Four Musicians tells the story of four animals whose owners are upset with them: a donkey with allergies, who pulls a cart full of tin pans but every time he sneezes he shakes the cart so hard that it smashes and damages the pans; a dog who is owned by a man who hunts birds but gets so excited on the hunt that he barks, runs around, and scares away the birds; a cat who has grown lazy and no longer has the energy to hunt mice; and a rooster whose job it is to wake the farm animals every morning but who has forgotten the words to “cock-a-doodle-do.”
2:10pm-2:30pm
Russian Folktale Performance
Presented by Mark Zisman Theatre
2:35pm-3:00pm
Shakespeare for Kids!
Members of the Classical Theatre Lab will present a 25 minute program of Shakespeare. The Lab will present a scene from Shakespeare and children and adults will be taught to speak Iambic Pentameter and learn about Shakespeare’s curses! In addition, the CTL booth will have interactive props for childrens’ play as well as a display of Shakespearian costumes. Please join the CTL members for this exciting chance to bring your children into the world of Shakespeare. Formed over twenty years ago, the Classical Theatre Lab is made up of professional actors whose goal is to make classic literature accessible to modern audiences.
3:00pm-3:30pm
The Winners of the 2008 Helen Albert Essay Contest (Grades 1-6) Read Their Essays
The Theme is “The Best Book I Read This Summer.”
Sponsored by: West Hollywood Library & Friends of the West Hollywood Library
3:35pm-4:20pm
“The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone”
A theatrical performance by Rogue Artists Ensemble based on the children’s book by Timothy Basil Ering, and featuring life-sized puppets and original music. Rogue Artists Ensemble performances are innovative hybrids of theater traditions, puppetry, mask work, dance, music and modern technology.
4:25pm-4:45pm
Russian Folktale Performance
4:50pm-5:10pm
“Jadyn and the Magic Bubble: I Met Gandhi”
Author Brigitte Benchimol will offer a fun and interactive reading of her newest book, “Jadyn and the Magic Bubble: I Met Gandhi” introducing children to Gandhi and his teachings. Author will discuss the meaning of Gandhi’s quotes after the reading.
Book signing at the East West Discovery Press booth.
5:10pm-5:30pm
Golden Apple Yo-Yo Team
Amazing feats of yo-yo daring do!