ATLANTA, December 10, 2012 — Beginning December 27, the Alliance Theatre for the Very Young will stage
Waiting for Balloon written by folk artist TMarq and loosely based on the classic play
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett.
Directed by Rosemary Newcott, Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth, Waiting for Balloon
tells the story of two childlike hobo-clowns waiting near the railroad
tracks for “balloon.” The problem is that neither of them knows exactly
what “balloon” is. Through delightful trial and error, exploration and
interaction with the audience, the two piece together what makes a
balloon a balloon and celebrate all that is discovered while we “wait!”
Waiting for Balloon is a
joyous introduction to gentle clowning and the joy of creating puppets
from found objects, designed by the creative mind of Puppeteer Michael
Haverty.
Theatre
for the Very Young is an artistic experience for children ages 18
months – 5 years that overcomes age, language, and developmental
barriers, expanding the consciousness of very young audience members and
integrating bi-lingual elements into each show. Each production
nurtures creative thinking, allowing the very young to experience art
and culture on their terms.
“Theatre
for the Very Young engages both parents and their pre-school children
in creative experiences. The fourth wall is dissolved as young ones
willing become part of the experience,” says Director, Rosemary Newcott.
Tickets for
Waiting for Balloon are
$10 per person, no matter how young or old. Groups of 10 or more
receive a discount of 25% off their single tickets. For additional
information about Theatre for the Very Young or to purchase tickets,
please contact Olivia Aston at
404.733.4702 or
olivia.aston@woodruffcenter.org. You can also purchase tickets online at:
Waiting for Balloon - – Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309 - Memorial Arts Building, 3rd Floor, Black Box Theatre:
- December 27–30, 2012
- Thursday-Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am
- January 3–6, 2013
- Thursday-Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am
- January 12 & 19, 2013
- Saturdays, 9:30am & 11:00am
Calendar Synopsis
Waiting for Balloon
December 27-30, 2012, Thursday-Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am
January 3-6, 2013, Thursday-Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am
January 12 & 19, 2013, Saturdays, 9:30am & 11:00am
Two
childlike hobo-clown characters are waiting near the railroad tracks
for “balloon.” The problem is that neither of them knows exactly what
“balloon” is. Through delightful trial and error, exploration and
interaction with the audience, the two clowns piece together what makes a
balloon a balloon and celebrate all that is discovered while we
“wait!” An introduction to gentle clowning and the joy of creating
puppets from found objects. For tickets - please contact Olivia Aston
at
404.733.4702 or
olivia.aston@woodruffcenter.org, also available online at
Theatre for the Very Young Season Ticket Packages
Season
Ticket packages for the two upcoming Theatre for the Very Young
productions are available. When you buy a package for $20, receive
tickets to both productions plus season ticket benefits.
- Waiting for Balloon - December 27-30, 2012; January 3-6, 2013; January 12 & 19, 2013
- A Child’s Garden of Verses - March 11-16 & 23; March 29-30, 2013
Explore
the sounds and sensations of nature as you journey through a magical
garden. Children will be actively engaged in this multi-sensory
performance as they willingly become a part of the artistic experience.
A “cultural” garden in which children can grow their imaginations, and
become gardeners themselves!
Producer Package
– $20 (per person, no matter how young or old) –includes a ticket to
each TVY production. In addition to guaranteed seats, all TVY season
ticket holders receive:
- 15% off additional single tickets to all Alliance Theatre productions
- 10% off acting classes
- $5 off return tickets to enjoy TVY performances again
