There will be a special
free performance of The Reluctant Dragon for children and
families on Friday, August 8 at 10am in the auditorium at the Blackstone
Library, 758 Main Street, Branford.
Kenneth Grahame's 1898
timeless children's story is brought to life in this captivating adaptation by
Shakesperience Productions Inc. While enjoying the commanding and powerful
delivery of this age-old story, the audience can reflect upon the advantages of
nonviolent problem-solving as they also reassess the benefits of friendship.
This production offers a connection that is both exciting and appealing.
In this Shakesperience
Productions adaptation a shepherd girl races against time and popular opinion
to protect and defend her dragon friend for other villagers, dragon-slayer St.
George, and certain destruction. A giant set of Cuisenaire® rods
forms the backdrop for costumes inspired by the art of René Magritte as
this production highlights themes of stereotype and prejudice encapsulated in
environmental sustainability. Students of all ages seem to really grasp
the lessons and concepts. The cast effectively help the audience to
understand through language, music, sign interpretation and pre and post show
discussions.
Shakesperience educates
and inspires students, families, and theater professionals through the arts in
order to explore social constructs and foster mutual respect for all people.
Shakesperience creates innovative, interactive, thought-provoking live theatre
programs rooted in classical literature by focusing on the dynamic relationship
between the artist and the audience.
The performance is free
and open to the public and is a collaborative program of Shoreline Arts
Alliance, Shakesperience Productions Inc. and the Blackstone Library.
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