ON SCHOOL TIME:
Designed for school groups, these matinees introduce young people to music, dance and theatre and feature
top-quality artists in affordably priced programs that augment and reinforce curriculum.
All shows are approximately one hour in length and are held in Wilkins Theatre.
All Seats $8
For further information and to make reservations,
call Kean Stage at 908-737-4350 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The Ugly Duckling
Thursday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
CORBiAN Visual Arts and Dance is known for "bringing imagination to life" with childhood classics like The Ugly Duckling. Mother duck knew from the very beginning that one of her babies would be different from the rest... this egg was too large
and oddly shaped! Teased, chased and pushed aside from his friends and family, Ugly Duckling must run away from the pond
and venture out on his own. As he begins his search to meet others, will they love him for who he really is…an Ugly Duckling?
Grades K to 4
Seussical
Monday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics.
Adapted from the Broadway version especially for young audiences.
Grades K to 5
Magic School Bus Live: The Climate Change
Tuesday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Seatbelts everyone! The Magic School Bus® celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an all-new musical adventure.
Ms. Frizzle's students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. From the
arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change and learn how conservation, recycling and alternative
energy can make a difference. Ms Frizzle and her class are up for the climate challenge. Are you?
Grades K to 3
A Brown Bear, A Moon and a Caterpillar:
TREASURED STORIES BY ERIC CARLE
Thursday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry, the triple-bill highlights three of Eric
Carle's most beloved tales. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is joined by a whimsical cast of adventurous animals drawn from
the pages of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? The poignant story of a young girl's unusual quest, Papa, Please
Get the Moon for Me completes an hour-long performance, which both entertains and educates. "A quiet delight... brought
to memorable life."- Los Angeles Times
Grades Pre-K to 3
Henry and Mudge
Tuesday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
This Theatreworks' musical, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant, tells the story of Henry, who
can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood. Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he
can share all kinds of adventures!
Grades Pre-K to 3
Charlotte's Web
Wednesday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Wilkins Theatre
Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named
Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores
bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Grades K to 5
