Performing Arts Archive
Fish Tales
by Momentum Dance Company
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 2 pm
ArtsPark at Young Circle
FREE
Meet Madame Manatee and Senora Stingray as they lead the underwater inhabitants (peppermint stripe shrimp, parrotfish, jellyfish, grouper, and more) in cleaning up their neglected reef. Colorful, imaginative costumes and an original Caribbean-style musical score make Fish Tales a must see!
Ethan Bortnick
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Nine-year-old, national TV star and YouTube sensation Ethan Bortnick has shared the stage with Beyonce, Natalie Cole, Nelly Furtado, Smokey Robinson, Gloria Gaynor, Patti Labelle, and many more. Ethan will play classical works, jazz, rock-and-roll, and children’s music, as well as his own compositions and much more. He will do a Q/A session and talk about some of the celebrities he has performed with, as well as those he is about to perform with.
Florida Youth Orchestra: Major Music Presents
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
This interactive concert will appeal to the imagination and wonder of young children. The performance includes an instrument “petting zoo” where audience members hold and use actual instruments. Be part of the fun with Major Music Presents, an introduction to the magical world of classical music!
Bits 'N Pieces presents: Alice in Wonderland
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Bits ‘N Pieces’ presents Alice in Wonderland, using giant nine-foot-tall puppets. In their splendiferous original musical production of the beloved childrens’ story, our heroine escapes the boredom of this world and ventures into her dream of another. Bring the whole family, as these bigger-than-life puppets even make adults feel “child-sized.”
Meet the costumed performers after the show and bring your camera!
Broadway Actor Show Line-up 2009
This summer we will be offering three full Broadway Actors sessions and two Broadway Actors Advanced sessions! These popular three-week, full-day camps will have students immersed in both the performing and visual arts. Campers will study acting, voice, movement, improvisation, costume design, set design, and technical design. They will gain skills in character development, projection, articulation, creative thinking, problem solving, concentration, sketch design, and artistic creation. This exciting journey will culminate in a “Junior Broadway” production.
Free Family Day: Japanese Storytelling
Sun., June 21, 2009, 1:30 pm
FREE, ArtsPark at Young Circle
Kuniko Yamamoto presents animal folktales to entertain that will entertain all! This special performance will be part of our Dogs of Summer Event.
Free Family Day: Delou Africa Dance Ensemble
Sun., April 19, 2009, 1 pm
FREE, ArtsPark at Young Circle
Experience African culture firsthand through drumming, dancing, and singing! Delou members are dedicated to the preservation of African culture. They draw upon a wide range of influences, both traditional and contemporary, to achieve their artistic expression.
Free Family Day: Peter and the Wolf
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009, 1 pm
FREE, Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
A perennial children’s favorite, Peter and the Wolf delights young audiences! Kids join clever Peter and his friends the Bird and the Duck as they work together to outwit and capture the fierce Wolf. Comedy, drama, suspense and excitement make this work a must-see experience.
Free Family Day: Curious George
Sun., Jan. 18, 2009, 1 pm
FREE, Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a first-rate adventure story about Curious George, a little monkey who is too curious for his own good. The show follows George’s escapades as he travels from Africa to his new home in America. Your children will talk about Curious George for weeks.
Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents: Puss in Boots
Sat., Jan. 31, 2009, 2 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Members: $12 adult, $9 child; Non-members: $15 adult, $12 child; children under four free
$3 off per ticket for groups of 10 or more
Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre presents their own musical adaptation of The Master Cat. One of the fairy tales collected by French storyteller Charles Perrault in The Mother Goose Tales in 1697, they’ll use giant, nine-foot-tall puppets to retell the classic childhood story.
OceanDance 2008
Tues., Dec. 30, 8:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 31, 9:30 pm
FREE
Location: Hollywood Beach at Johnson Street
Now in its 10th year, OceanDance continues with a FREE dance performance on Hollywood Beach. Arrive early and don’t forget to bring your beach chair, as this annual event cannot be missed.
East Meets Hollywood Family Arts Festival
Sun., Dec. 14, 2008, 10 am – 2 pm
FREE, ArtsPark at Young Circle
Live performances and interactive workshops for children and families in the beautifully landscaped setting of ArtsPark at Young Circle. Featuring Taiko drumming by Fusho Daiko, Origami and storytelling by Kuniko Yamamoto, fish-rub printmaking, and more.
Free Family Day: Little Red Riding Hood
Sun, Oct. 19, 2008, 1 pm
FREE, ArtsPark at Young Circle
Little Red Riding Hood learns not to talk to strangers, and gets a big scare! The classic children’s story is told through music, narration and dance. Colorful costumes, comic characterizations and exciting dance sequences add to the familiar story.
Free Family Day: Red Herring Puppets
Sun, Sep. 21, 2008, 1 pm
FREE, Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
Red Herring Puppets have created an original rhymed version of the classic tale of Aesop’s Fables told with music and large tabletop puppets. These timeless stories are simple to understand and address topics relevant to school age children.
Family Day: Fushu Daiko
Sun, June 15, 2008, 1 pm
FREE, ArtPark Grove Area
Join Fushu Daiko for an exciting afternoon featuring the ancient art of Japanese Taiko drumming.
