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Arkansas Arts Center
Touring Programs for Your Community
Arkansas Arts Center - Touring Programs for Your Community

Children's Theatre on Tour

The Tell-A-Tale Troupe

Presenting exciting new works and classics of children's literature, the Children's Theatre on Tour offers professional presentations of Children's Theater throughout the state, providing communities the opportunity to share the experience of live theatre. An on-line resource guide enhances the educational experience of each performance.

Sponsored by: Target

2011-2012 productions:

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
November 7 - December 16, 2011
This holiday play breathes new life into Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. The old miser Ebenezer Scrooge rediscovers the real meaning of the season when he is visited on Christmas Eve by a host of magical spirits. In his sleepy dream-like state, Scrooge goes on a journey to discover the importance of love, compassion and generosity. He awakens on Christmas morning to great a new world, a new life and a new joy.

A Christmas Carol Preview and Activity Guide

The Arkansas Traveler
February 7 - March 16, 2012
This play is based on the popular song The Arkansas Traveler written by Colonel Sanford Faulkner in the 1850s. Set in the Arkansas Ozarks, this play takes the audience on a journey through Arkansas history and folklore. The play begins when a traveler stumbles across an old cabin deep in the woods where he meets an old man and his wife. The traveler is invited to stay and enjoy fiddle music and storytelling on the porch. The old man tells a variety of stories that depict Arkansas' early pioneer history and wild frontier.

The Arkansas Traveler Preview and Activity Guide

Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood
April 2 - May 11, 2012
The classic stories Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood are shown together onstage in this fun musical production. When the three bears go out for a morning stroll, the naughty Goldilocks sneaks into their house and creates a mess. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to her sick Grandmother's house to bring her yummy treats, but a wolf named Bill has other plans. This play is perfect for all ages and will make you want to sing along.

Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood Preview and Activity Guide

Each performance lasts approximately one hour and is followed by a lively, interactive conversation about the production, time permitting.

For booking information, please contact us using the Information Request Form.


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