Flights of Fantasy Family Series
Family Entertainment to Educate and Inspire - in Thousand Oaks and Ojai
Tickets purchased online within 10 days of the event will be held at Will Call and will not be shipped. All shows are best for ages 6+. Series subscribers get reserved seats to all shows. There is a $4 handling fee per order (not per ticket) for tickets purchased online or by phone. There is a $4 per ticket fee for tickets purchased at the Thousand Oaks box office.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
The Dallas Children's Theatre Company
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 - 7pm
Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks
Combining authentic African drumming, powerful and majestic choreography and thrilling original music, the splendor of Zimbabwe and energy of the African land will burst onto stage in this Caldecott award-winning Cinderella tale! This is an incredible production from one of our nation's most famous theatre companies.www.dct.org
The Adventures of Zorro
Visible Fictions (the company that brought you Jason and the Argonauts)
Friday, March 9, 2012 - 7pm
Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks
A mysterious figure has arrived in town. A flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask; who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe? If you’re looking for some swashbuckling fun, come and lock swords with Zorro. Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where justice is the name and adventure is the game! www.visiblefictions.co.uk
Bill Harley
2 time Grammy Winning singer and storyteller
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 7pm
Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks
Grammy winning musician and storyteller, Bill Harley is known for his ability to delight children and adults alike with his unique blend of song and story. Bringing insight and humor to his observations about growing up and parenting like no other performer, Harley’s concerts feature original material about today’s world. www.billharley.com | video
The Adventures of Sinbad
Oregon Shadow Theatre
Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 7pm
Matilija Auditorium, Ojai
From the depths of misfortune to the heights of glory, Sinbad the Sailor shares his exotic tales of adventure. Shipwrecked, Sinbad exhausts his wits as he encounters strange kingdoms, deserted islands, one-eyed ogres, giant birds, sea monsters, and a valley of glittering diamonds guarded by serpents. Elegant, graceful and richly colored shadow puppets fly across the stage. A cascade of live music from the santoor (Persian & Arabic dulcimer) and darbuka (hand drum) and an array of sound effects weave a spell as humor, enchantment and suspense thrill audiences in this magnificent and beloved story from the Arabian Nights.www.oregonshadowtheatre.com
See also the Ojai Storytelling Festival for additional family-friendly shows.