Bits ‘N Pieces giant Puppet Theatre performs Beatrix Potter’s classic story ”Peter Rabbit” in this original musical adaptation on Tuesday, October 6. 2011 at 9:00 & 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in E. E. Bass Auditorium in Greenville, Mississippi. The admission fee is $ 5 per child with teachers and aids admitted free. This high-energy production features towering nine-foot-tall GIANT puppets singing and dancing as our dapper, young Peter Rabbit skips the drudgery of chores and scampers off on a musical adventure to Farmer McGregor’s vegetable garden. His adventure takes off when Peter slips underthe garden gate and gorges himself on tasty, fresh veggies. With Farmer McGregor in hot pursuit, our loveable, long-eared thief knows he has to face the music with Mama Rabbit. Peter manages to save his own tail when he finally admits he’s learned the valuable lesson – “It’s better to be good than bad!” A comprehensive guide for educators is available to all who make reservations. For a sneak preview, visit www.PuppetWorld.com. The 55 minute production is great for kid’s pre K thru 3rd grade.
“Step into the world of Predators. If you dare!” The Museum of Discovery’s traveling children’s musuem exhibition “Predators” will be in the Mississipp Delta for three months opening January 15, 2012 through April 15, 2012 and will be located in the Greenville Mall, Greenville, MS. The exhibition will be open to the public seven days per week Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm with Sundays 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm. The museum exhibition admission fee is $5 per person. The 2,400 sq. ft. self-contained educational hands-on interactive exhibit offers audiences insight into the lives of some of the most dangerous animals that have ever inhabited our planet. Visitors to the exhibition will explore how predators are equipped to fulfill their role in the natural world. What do house cats and saber-tooth tigers have in common? Visitors can shapren their wits through a variety of interactive activities that illustrate the similarities and differences between predators from around the globe and throughout history. The audience can hone their senses and experience how each predator tracks, captures and kills their prey and how their environment influences their abilities. Visitors can dive in and see how a shark senses its prey under water and compare that with how a hawk hunts from the sky. Then, reverse roles and jump in the shark cage and see what it is like to be the prey of a 15 foot Great White Shark! Predators examines a wide range of both contemporary and prehistoric animals. Learn about differnet predators ranging from a hugh orca to a tiny praying mantis. Study a T-Rex skull and see how it stacks up against modern predators. “Predators” is an attraction to be enjoyed by the entire family and will interest to all age ranges and grade levels. One Saturday each month will feature a special learning session about different predators. Four Saturday sessions will be offered. The sessions will be one hour featuring an activity, snack, and special guest to educate children about predators. The sessions are $10 per child per session, and will also include free admission for one accompaning adult. A special “Predator Pass” is available for $50 which includes a Predator T-Shirt, unlimited entry into the Predators Exhibit, and free entry to all Saturday Sessions. An on-site Museum Store filled with unique gift items ranging from the offical “Predators” T-Shirt to puzzels and small souviners. Special “Field Trip” hours are dedicated for school groups to attend. To receive a museum exhibit brochure, schedule your school group, or for furhter information, contact Museum Director Betty Coleman at (662) 379-6987. For additional information contact Museum coordinator, Dr. Lee Engel at (662) 378-8645.
The Memphis based “Playhouse on the Square” will perform ”The Frog Prince” on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm in E. E. Bass Auditorium in Greenville, Mississippi as part of their Theatre for Youth program. The admissions fee is $ 5 per child with teachers and aids admitted free. The story unfolds as a handsome young prince who offends a wicked fairy has been turned into an ugly frog. Also in the land their is a beautiful princess who loses her golden ball down a garden well. The little ugly frog “prince” also lives in the well and he is the only one who can retrieve her golden ball. But when the frog asks for a kiss in return, the princess goes to great lenghts to avoid him. The result is a fun and funny look at what happens when we get what we think we want. This hilarious take on the classic tale not only pokes fun at our human foibles, but at the very nature of the fairy tale as well. This Theatre for Youth production runs 55 to 60 minutes with a cast of 5 to 7 actors and is age appropriate for K thru 6th grade.