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Nicole Donner The Advocate |
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The colorful cast of “Magic Theater” wows audiences with
their simplistic ideas and wild imagination. Using colors, shapes, music
and stories, this play is entertainment for the young and old. With a set that almost replicates a child’s playroom with building
blocks and shapes suspended from the ceiling, it creates an environment
comfortable for the younger crowd. Without wasting time, the cast bounces
on to the stage, all in brightly colored overalls and filled to the
brim with energy. After roll call and saying “the magic spell,”
the actors move quickly and keep the enthusiasm the entire time. This play moves through various skits from monsters in your bedroom,
using your imagination, to letting your anger out. With lots of audience
participation and jokes among the cast, kids will indeed be entertained
and educated all at once. Towards the end of the play, the entire cast breaks out into a rendition
of “Do you believe in Magic?” as a small band consisting of
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, tambourine, bass and saxophone help
keep the beat. Just as a person starts to believe the play to be over,
saxophonist Christopher Keller kicks the energy into high gear as the
cast disperses themselves into the audience. Children of all ages will scream, laugh and play along with the cast.
This play is perfect for a nice family outing. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Nov. 5, 17, 19 at 10:30 a.m. |
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