Bard SummerScape 2007: Spiegeltent Family Fare

FAMILY FARE

Saturday and Sunday (check schedule)
Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under

Audra Rox
Singer/songwriter and music educator Audra Tsanos has been rocking out with New York City families for the past eight years. Audra Rox, her high-energy kid-rock band, is made up of six professional musicians, (mostly) moms and dads, who perform insightful, original songs that tackle everything from lost shoes and broken toys to sugar highs and short attention spans with a wry wit that appeals equally to children and their parents.
July 15 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm

Orphean Circus
These L.A.–based creators of progressive music-theater will show young people of all ages how they do it. The hands-on workshop includes performances by Orphean Circus and voice and movement exercises for willing participants; it culminates in the creation of a wildly creative, audience-generated, music-theater piece.
July 21 at 3:30 pm
July 22 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm
Orphean Circus is presented in association with Bootleg Theatre.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brings together elements of circus, sideshow, vaudeville, and cabaret to provide a stage for some of the most talented performing artists in the world. Jugglers, clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists share the stage with musicians, magicians, dancers, daredevils, and more. Fun for all!
July 28 at 3:30 pm
July 29 at 1 and 3:30 pm
Goat on a Boat
Musical theater comes alive with Goat on a Boat theater company’s hilariously cute puppets, bringing you The Chicken Show. Find out how, with the help of her friends, Henrietta the Singing Chicken escapes the stew pot and learns to believe in herself to make her dreams come true. For ages 8 and under.
August 5 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm
The Deedle Deedle Dees
Booker Dee, Innocent Dee, Otto von Dee, Ulysses S. Dee: Who are the Deedle Deedle Dees? Answer: A Brooklyn-based rock band for kids (and smart adults) who have been entertaining audiences with historically inspired songs (“Nellie Bly”) as well as sillier numbers (“Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex”).
August 12 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm