2009-10 Season
Tall Tales of the Wild West
Minwa: Japanese Folktales
The Adventures of the Opera Explorers
Leading Ladies: The Women of Maryland
The Old Man and the Bay
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Tales From The Good Earth
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is a company of full time, professionally trained theater artists who are dedicated to bringing exciting, imaginative live performances directly to children in schools, day care centers, and other venues. We're passionate about introducing children to live theater and making art a part of their everyday lives. New Moon productions enhance school curriculum and take learning beyond the traditional classroom environment.
In addition to our touring productions, we offer In-School Teaching Artist Residencies, where we bring you professional Teaching Artists for your students, to enhance your curriculum through educational, fun and guided student participation programs! Call us for details!
2008-09 Season
Tall Tales of the Wild West. Saddle up for this hilarious romp through American folklore and meet such heroes as the rough riding Pecos Bill, the clever Paul Bunyon, and the fearless Annie Christmas as they overcome impossible challenges in their own uniquely silly ways. Full of audience participation, this show teaches that with a little effort, anything is possible.
Minwa: Japanese Folktales. Experience the beauty and grace of Japan through three well-loved Japanese folk tales. Performed in a unique style combining puppets, movement, song and lots of audience participation. Hear stories of magical characters and heroic children that reinforce the values of kindness and concern for others that were just as needed in old Japan as here at home today.
The Adventures of the Opera Explorers. Watch as two intrepid opera explorers search for the golden key to opera, seeking to discover why opera is a great way to tell a story. Learn what goes into making and performing an opera, using excerpts from operatic masterpieces sung live by trained opera performers. A great way introduce one of the great art forms of western civilization!
Leading Ladies: The Women of Maryland. Learn about Maryland history through the exploits and adventures of Maryland women, from Barbara Fritcie's famous confrontation with Stonewall Jackson to the start of the Cone Sisters' art collection and many more. In this fun trip through local history, a mother and daughter discover the strength of women who helped shape the Freestate.
 The Old Man and The Bay. From explorers to pirates, to settlers and watermen, hear the story of the Chesapeake Bay. Singer and actor Tom Zielinski uses song and stories to give life to the history of this body of water that defined our region and culture.
 Amahl and The Night Visitors. Special for the holidays. This classic childrens opera by American master Gian Carlo Menotti uses the Christmas story as a backdrop for a universal tale of genorosity and forgiveness.
 Tales From The Good Earth. New Moon Founder Julie Kurzava has created another magical journey, this time circling the globe. Tales from the Good Earth shares ageless stories from the four corners of the earth with a focus on appreciation and respect for the natural world.
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New Moon Theater performances are generously funded in part thru the
Maryland State Arts Council
grant for Arts in Education.
How To Contact Us
New Moon Theater
5 Overhill Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
410 719-8603
info@nmtheater.org
New Moon Theater is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation
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