[NEohioPAL] Ashtabula Arts Center presents "Mr. Popper's Penguins" Children's Show

[Pamela Hammond]

"Mr. Popper's Penguins" Performed On Stage



The Children's Theater Production Class at the Ashtabula Arts Center will be
presenting a family-friendly show,



"Mr. Popper's Penguins"



this weekend only, March 20, 21 and 22.  The Friday show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Two Saturday shows begin at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show begins
at 2 p.m.



In this classic fun tale, Mr. Popper wishes he could see the poles. He
spends his spare time between house-painting jobs and reading all about
polar explorations. When Admiral Drake, in response to Mr. Popper's fan
letter, sends him a penguin, life at the Popper home is never the same! From
one penguin living in the icebox, the Popper family grows to include 12
penguins, all of whom must be fed. Thus is born "Popper's Performing
Penguins, First Time on Any Stage, Direct from the South Pole!" Their
adventures while on tour are hilarious as the penguins disrupt other acts
and invade hotels!  This wonderfully absurd tale makes kids (and parents)
laugh out loud!



Directed by Linda Fundis, the Children's Theater Production Class has been
rehearsing their show since mid-January.  As they learn their parts for the
stage production, students in the class learn about all the aspects of
theater including costuming, set building, props and more.  The annual
production is a favorite with families and young children.



Tickets for "Mr. Popper's Penguins" are patrons $12, adults $9, seniors $8
and children $7.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Arts Center at
(440) 964-3396.



The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.



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Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Ashtabula Arts Center
Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396
aac at ashartscenter.org