Series is designed for parents and their children ages 4 - 12 years and features live performances, dance, and musical events free of charge. Reduce your stress and get the kids out of the house for a cultural or social program that they will surely enjoy.
All Family Festival programs will be held in the James & Betty Hall Theatre at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free.
February 11
Fire on the Mountain
Flying Ship Productions
Journey with Alemayu, a young shepherd boy, through the vast mountains as he searches for his sister and learns life’s lessons of character, honesty, courage and love. Award winning children’s author Jane Kurtz first brought this venerable tale to American readers after hearing it while growing up in Ethiopia. The rich cultural heritage of this African region influences the music, staging, costuming and scenery in this wonderful, uplifting new musical.
March 24
Shadow Tales
Rick Adam
Discover the timeless magic of hand shadows. Using hands and simple cutouts this program illustrates familiar stories, tales and fables with shadow. Audiences will learn, firsthand how to cast shadows on a wall and create worlds where anything is possible.
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt starts in the Greenspan Cafeteria with entertainment. The Easter Bunny then leads the children on a search for goodies hidden around campus. Ages 2 – 10 welcome. In case of rain, the hunt will be held inside. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. ENTERTAINMENT STARTS AT 10:30 A.M. AND THE HUNT STARTS AT 11:15 A.M. OPEN TO CHILDREN OF STUDENTS AND DCC STAFF ONLY.
April 21 - Rescheduled
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk
Sent to the market to sell his old cow, Jack returns home with a measly handful of beans. Jack is in disgrace until. . . the beans become a beanstalk, the beanstalk leads to adventure, and Jack has a chance at fame and fortune. All he has to do is outwit a very hungry giant!
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's hilarious retelling of the tallest of tales is full of fun and loaded with laughs. Colorful scenery, exciting puppetry and a delightful musical score combine to create a giant-sized entertainment for all ages.