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This season, Off-Broadway's acclaimed DR2 Kids Theatre (Daryl Roth, Producer) has partnered with Theatreworks USA (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Ken Arthur, Producing Director), the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for young audiences, to present "Rabbit Season" at the DR2 Kids Theatre! "Rabbit Season" features two celebrated live stage productions for kids, each of which will play a limited ten-week engagement at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre, located in the heart of Union Square at 103 East 15th Street. The season kicks off this November with the stage play based on the classic children's tale, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT is a joyous testament to the eternal power of a child's imagination. This classic tale comes to life for a whole new generation in a wonder-filled, interactive production created by Kevin Del Aguila. With a little bit of nursery magic (and a whole lot of audience participation), three actors and their simple props transform into a wise old rocking horse, a cavalcade of mechanical playthings, a kind-hearted fairy and, of course, a stuffed rabbit who is transformed by the love of a young boy. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT is written and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Kevin Del Aguila (Altar Boyz; Click, Clack, Moo) and based on the popular children's novel by Margery Williams. The production features scenic design by Lake Simmons and costume design by Patrick Johnson. Recommended for ages 4-8, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT begins performances on Friday, November 16, 2012 and officially opens on Sunday, November 18 (4 p.m.). The production concludes its limited engagement on Sunday, January 27, 2013. "Rabbit Season" continues in February with the new children's musical mystery BUNNICULA. One dark and stormy night, the Monroe family brings home an orphaned rabbit with mysterious habits and sharp fangs. Could this new member of the family possibly be a vampire? Find out in BUNNICULA! Based on the acclaimed children's book series by Deborah and James Howe, this new musical adaptation of BUNNICULA features a book by Tony Award nominee Charles Busch (The Tale of the Allergist's Wife), music by Sam Davis and lyrics by Drama Desk nominee Mark Waldrop (When Pigs Fly). Directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister), BUNNICULA is choreographed by Connor Gallagher and features scenic design by Rob Odorisio (Skippyjon Jones) and costume design by Lortel Award winner Gregory Gale (The Voysey Inheritance). Orchestrations are by Greg Pliska (War Horse) and musical direction is by James Cunningham. Recommended for ages 5-12, BUNNICULA begins performances on Friday, February 8, 2013 and officially opens on Sunday, February 10 (4 p.m.). The production concludes its limited engagement on Sunday, April 14. Casting for both productions will be announced soon. |
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TICKETING AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tickets for THE VELVETEEN RABBIT are $39 each (groups of six or more are $32 each). Tickets for BUNNICULA are $45 each (groups of six or more are $35 each). The regular performance schedule* for both productions is as follows: Friday at 5 p.m. Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. * SCHEDULE EXCEPTIONS: Please visit www.dr2kidstheatre.com to view added weekday performances during holiday and winter/spring school break weeks. Tickets for both productions are now available by visiting www.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200 Tickets are also available in-person at the Daryl Roth Theatre box office (101 East 15th Street). Box office hours are 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The DR2 box office (103 East 15th Street) opens one hour before every performance. Group tickets (six or more) and birthday/holidays parties (20 or more), with party space available, and can be purchased by calling 646-747-7400. For more information, visit www.dr2kidstheatre.com or www.twusa.org. |
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES DR2 KIDS THEATRE (Producer). The DR2 Kids' series mission is to introduce smart, fun, high quality plays and musicals for younger audiences. Created by Tony Award winning producer Daryl Roth, the philosophy of DR2 Kids is to warmly welcome young people, engage them and have them realize what a wonderful adventure theatre can be -- and hopefully encourage lifelong theatre lovers in the process. DARYL ROTH (Producer) holds the singular distinction of producing seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays: Clybourne Park (2012 Tony Award); August: Osage County (2008 Tony Award); Anna in the Tropics; Proof (2001 Tony Award); Wit; How I Learned to Drive; and Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. She has produced over 75 award winning productions, including The Normal Heart (2011 Tony Award). Upcoming projects include: John Grisham's A Time To Kill, adapted by Rupert Holmes, and Kinky Boots, with book by Harvey Fierstein and music by Cyndi Lauper. Ms. Roth developed DR2 Kids in 2008 to introduce young audiences to high quality theatre. www.DarylRothProductions.com THEATREWORKS USA (Producer), which just completed its 50th Anniversary Season, is America's foremost professional theatre for young and family audiences. Theatreworks USA's mission is to create imaginative and sophisticated shows that are educational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, and to ensure that these shows are accessible to audiences across America regardless of geography and socio-economic status. Since 1961, Theatreworks USA has reached over 93 million people in 49 states and Canada, and the company now performs for about three million young people annually. Every year, the company tours approximately ten shows from its ever-growing repertoire of 132 plays and musicals. In addition, Theatreworks USA has an extensive guest artist roster of multi-cultural storytellers, musicians, puppeteers, magicians and more. Theatreworks USA's honors include a Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the William M. Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence given by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and the Medal of Honor from the Actors Fund of America.
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PRODUCTION PHOTO PREVIEW
 The National Touring company of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT.
Photo: Joan Marcus
 The National Touring company of BUNNICULA.
Photo: Jeffrey Larkin
 The National Touring company of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT.
Photo: Joan Marcus
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