Pollyanna Theatre's 2016 Season
Pattern People
(January 23 – 31, 2016)
About the Play:
This play is a theatrical exploration of many of the preliteracy skills needed to succeed in kindergarten. It is also a fun-filled 45 minutes when four good friends explore what many different people in their world do to keep things in their community humming along. But what happens when some of these people break their usual daily pattern of behavior? Pollyanna’s new production will be best enjoyed by children grades pre-k – 2.
By Emily Cicchini
What: Pattern People
Where: The Long Center’s Rollins Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive
When: School performances: Jan. 25, 28, and 29 at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Public performances: Jan. 23 and 30 at 2 & 4 p.m., Jan 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: For school performances, please call (512) 743-7966 or email judy@pollytheatre.org.
For public performances, please make reservations through the Long Center (512) 474-5664 or by visiting thelongcenter.org
Cost: Weekday performances: Group rates for all weekday performances are based on the size of the group and the need for financial assistance. The average rate is $3.25 – $5.25 per seat.
Weekend performances: Tickets for weekend performances through The Long Center Box Office range from $8 – $15.
Liberty, Equality, and Fireworks!
(February 17-20, 2016)
About the Play:
Set in a history museum, the play’s characters (a group of 4th grade students) experience key elements of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s when iconic images from this important period of our national history come to life and begin to move and speak. Best for students grades 3-6.
By Gregory Perrin
What: Liberty, Equality, and Fireworks!
Where: The LBJ Library Auditorium on the UT Campus
When: School performances: Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m., and Feb. 18 and 19 at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Public performance: Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.
Tickets for LIBERTY, EQUALITY, AND FIREWORKS! are available by calling (512) 743-7966 or by emailing judy@pollytheatre.org.
For tickets to the performance on Saturday, October 10th at 2pm, click below:
Cost: Weekday performances: Group rates for all weekday performances are based on the size of the group and the need for financial assistance. The average rate is $3.25 – $5.25 per seat.
Jamie Doesn’t Want To Take A Bath
(March 31 – April 9, 2016)
About the Play:
Jamie and her mommy usually have lots of fun each night as they go through their ritual of getting ready for bed. But Mommy is surprised when suddenly, the night before Jamie’s first day at pre-school, Jamie simply refuses to take her bath. What could be wrong? Young audience members will watch while Mommy tries all sorts of things to get Jamie into the tub and to bed on time. A fun and tender tug of war that many children and caregivers will recognize. JAMIE DOESN’T WANT TO TAKE A BATH invites Pollyanna’s youngest audience members to play along with Jamie and learn what it is to be an audience member all at the same time.
A part of the Pollyanna Play and Play Series of Productions for Very Young Children. Best for children ages 2 – 4 and their caregivers.
By Bethany Lynn Corey
What: Jamie Doesn’t Want To Take A Bath
Where: The Long Center’s AT&T Education Room, on the ground level of the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704
When: March 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: For reservations, please call (512) 743-7966 or email judy@pollytheatre.org.
Cost: Tickets are $6 each and are available online through this website soon.
Group rates for parties of 10 or more are available by calling (512) 743-7966 or contacting us via email at judy@pollytheatre.org. Group rates are based upon the size of your group and the financial need of the children in your care. Most groups pay an average of $4 per ticket.
Young Bear: The Story of Frances Slocum
(May 13 – 22)
About the Play:
This play is based upon the life of Frances Slocum, a young girl who is taken in the early 1800’s to live among Native Americans in the Mid-Western U.S. The play follows her personal journey through two different cultures and looks at each through the eyes of a young child. Pollyanna is thrilled to be working with award-winning playwright Lou Clark again to bring her newest play for young audiences to life. YOUN BEAR is sure to have young audiences thinking deeply about the definitions of family and belonging. The story of YOUNG BEAR, while based in a true story, is designed to take children on an imaginative journey through a different time and place. Best for students grades 2-5.
By Lou Clark
What: YOUNG BEAR: THE STORY OF FRANCES SLOCUM
Where: The Long Center’s Rollins Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive
When: School performances: May 13 at 11:30 a.m. and May 16, 19 and 20 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Public performances: May 14 and 21 at 2 & 4 p.m., and May 15 and 22 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: For school performances, please call (512) 743-7966 or email judy@pollytheatre.org.
For public performances, please make reservations through the Long Center (512) 474-5664 or by visiting thelongcenter.org
Cost: Weekday performances: Group rates for all weekday performances are based on the size of the group and the need for financial assistance. The average rate is $3.25 – $5.25 per seat.
Weekend performances: Tickets for weekend performances through The Long Center Box Office range from $8 – $15.
Cowboy in the Kitchen
(June 8 – 18, 2016)
About the Play:
Cook is planning a special surprise party and needs to bake a very, very special cake. Musician is busy writing a birthday song to surprise her friend. But just as they get started Cowboywanders in and wants to help out. As Cook and Musician set out to get the party ready without ruining the surprise forCowboy they are met with some surprises of their own. How can Cook back a cake when the eggs turn out to be maracas and the cake mix box is full of confetti? Will Cook and Musician be able to get the party ready in time? Join Pollyanna’s professional actors in the kitchen for our next Pollyanna Play and Play production and find out.
A part of the Pollyanna Play and Play Series of Productions for Very Young Children. Best for children ages 2 – 4 and their caregivers.
By Bethany Lynn Corey
What: Cowboy in the Kitchen
Where: The Long Center’s AT&T Education Room, on the ground level of the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704
When: June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
June 11 and 18 at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: For reservations, please call (512) 743-7966 or email judy@pollytheatre.org.
Cost: Tickets are $6 each and are available online through this website soon.
Group rates for parties of 10 or more are available by calling (512) 743-7966 or contacting us via email at judy@pollytheatre.org. Group rates are based upon the size of your group and the financial need of the children in your care. Most groups pay an average of $4 per ticket.
Trouble on the Double
(July 9 – 18)
About the Play:
This new play follows the story of young twins. These two may look alike, but their personalities are very different. While one is brave and not afraid to try anything, the other is timid and does not like to take any risks. Can these siblings learn to balance each other out? How much adventure is fun and how much is dangerous? Hepp-Galvan’s newest play for Pollyanna will have audiences both thinking and laughing as the action unfolds. Best for children ages 4 – 10 and their families. A perfect summer-time trip to the theatre for both summer campers and families.
By Holly Hepp-Galvan
What: TROUBLE ON THE DOUBLE
Where: The Long Center’s Rollins Theatre, 701 W. Riverside Drive
When: School/camp performances: July 11, 14, 15 and 18 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Public performances: July 9 and 16 at 2 & 4 p.m., and Jan 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: For school performances, please call (512) 743-7966 or email judy@pollytheatre.org.
For public performances, please make reservations through the Long Center (512) 474-5664 or by visiting thelongcenter.org
Cost: Weekday performances: Group rates for all weekday performances are based on the size of the group and the need for financial assistance. The average rate is $3.25 – $5.25 per seat.
Weekend performances: Tickets for weekend performances through The Long Center Box Office range from $8 – $15.
