 | Calhoun's Performing Arts Series is in its 10th season, offering an exciting program of professional performers in music, dance and children's theater, as well documentary films and lectures. The series is open to the public.
Tickets: All programs are $10 adults; $5 students/seniors unless marked as free admission. (Free for employees)
Location: Mary Lea Johnson Performing Arts Center, The Calhoun School, 433 West End Ave. @ 81st St. (wheelchair accessible)
See the program below for details on upcoming Performing Arts Series events and to purchase tickets online.
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2013-14 Performing Arts Series & Ticket Purchases KIDSTUFF: The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks, Sept. 21, 2pmA TheatreworksUSA Production—An exciting new musical revue based on favorite contemporary children’s books. Recommended for grades K-4. Milk & Brownie reception follows the performance. BUY TICKETS. Book titles are subject to change.
Teacher From the Black Lagoon (by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee) Follow Hubie's imagination as he faces his comically horrific fears and discovers that his new teacher is pleasantly human after all.
Dogzilla (by Dav Pilkey) The dreaded Dogzilla awakens and the residents of Mousopolis must run for their lives. Can they get rid of that big stinky dog before it's too late?
Grumpy Bird (by Jeremy Tankard) Bird wakes up one morning feeling too grumpy to fly. A succession of happy-go-lucky animals help Bird turn his day around.
I Want My Hat Back (by Jon Klassen) The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. When the deer comes by and asks a simple question, the bear’s memory returns and he renews his search with a vengeance.
Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse (by Kevin Henkes) Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, Mr. Slinger- until he takes away her musical purse. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.
Love Splat, Splat the Cat (by Rob Scotton) Splat has a special valentine for his classmate Kitten, but she doesn’t seem to like him at all. Will Splat’s heartfelt valentine win Kitten’s paw in the end?
The Grasshopper and the Ant: An Ant community narrowly focused on work and possessions learn from the musical little Grasshopper that feeding the belly and feeding the soul both have value.
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
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| KIDSTUFF: Story Pirates, Oct. 19, 2pm Story Pirates’ live show is a crazy sketch comedy musical based on stories written by elementary school kids. Story Pirates incorporate improv in every show, and often perform stories written by kids who are in the audience as a celebration of their words and ideas. ( http://storypirates.org) Perfect for grades K-4. Jono Hustis (Calhoun MS Theater teacher) will be in the cast!! Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students and seniors. Registration will open in the fall. |
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MUSIC: Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, Oct. 21, 7pmThe Juilliard Jazz Orchestra and its ensembles play more than 50 performances annually, including appearances at the Detroit Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and tour many international destinations. BUY TICKETS. The 2012-13 season marks the 12th anniversary of Juilliard Jazz. Founded in 2001, Juilliard Jazz features some of the most talented emerging artists on the jazz scene and its alumni have already made their mark in New York City and beyond. The ensembles perform regularly at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola and the world-renowned Blue Note in New York City. For the past several seasons they also have enjoyed week-long runs at Jazz at Lincoln Center with guest artists such as Kenny Barron, Lew Tabackin, Gerald Wilson, BobbyWatson, Ernie Andrews, Tom Harrell and Sean Jones.
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors. |
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| TALK: The Art & Future of Film, Nov. 6 Top industry professionals talk about film as an art form and business. Panelists include Brian Koppelman, Hollywood director/writer/producer of such films as Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, Solitary Man, Runaway Jury; Rose Kuo, Exec. Director of The Film Society of Lincoln Center. (Panel in formation)
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013.
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MUSIC/THEATER: 6th Annual Teachers on Stage, Jan. 24, 7pmCalhoun’s talented teachers grace the stage for a fun-filled and entertaining variety evening.
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013.
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| KIDSTUFF: Helping Drew, Jan. 25, 2pm A TheatreworksUSA Production—Principal Tector needs your help as a member of the Bully Patrol! She fears that one of her students, Drew, is being bullied by another student in school. Lee’s best friend Victoria tries to help Drew. Recommended for elementary school students. Milk & Brownie reception follows the performance. Principal Tector needs your help as a member of the Bully Patrol! She fears that one of her students, Drew, is being bullied by another student in school. Lee thinks bullying Drew is fun. Lee’s best friend Victoria doesn’t think so, but what can she do to help Drew?
Helping Drew is an interactive musical puppet show with an anti-bullying message perfect for elementary school students. This 30-minute program followed by a 15 minute Q&A helps students recognize bullying and look for solutions within themselves and with the help of others.
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013.
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| MUSIC: Happy Birthday, Mozart!, Jan. 30 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on Jan. 27, 1756; that’ll make him 258 years old this year. Come hear our illustrious Calhoun music faculty—and surprise guests—celebrate Mozart’s birthday. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013. |
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MUSIC: SubRosa Indie Rock Concert, March 7, 7pmTickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013. |
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| MUSIC: New England String Quartet, April 3, 7pm The New England String Quartet is dedicated to expanding the contemporary chamber music tradition through performances, recordings, broadcasts, educational activities and community outreach projects. Its members are winners of numerous international competitions in the U.S. and abroad. NESQ has made numerous debut recordings of contemporary works and has been featured in concert series including 3rd Sundays @ 3, Menotomy, Bach’s Lunch, and the Chromatic Club of Boston.
In 2012, NESQ launched and curated the public access television program Intermezzo, whose primary goal is to expose chamber music through performances, interviews with chamber music artists and composers, and educational presentations.
Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013.
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| MUSIC/THEATER: Cafe Calhoun Returns!, May 30, 7pm Revue featuring Calhoun alumnae/i. Tickets: $10 adults; $5 students & seniors.
Registration will open in September 2013.
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| | Since October 2004, Calhoun's Performing Arts Series has hosted quality cultural programming—all open to the public. Events are presented in Calhoun's intimate Mary Lea Johnson Performing Arts Center, 433 West End Avenue @ 81st Street, and are priced to be economically accessible to students, families and seniors. Some lectures are offered free of charge.
Programs
Performing Arts events are generally scheduled from September through April and include:
Music & Dance - Renowned and emerging musicians perform in Calhoun's intimate theater, presenting an eclectic range of styles and genres—from classical and jazz to rock, opera and bluegrass. Dance presentations have included the highly praised Wideman-Davis Dance Co.
Kidstuff - Children's Theater and Dance: This special series for families of young children, features professional children's theater and dance performances. Each performance is followed by a milk & cookie reception. Many of the performances are presented by TheatreworksUSA Productions, the most popular non-profit theater company for young adults.
Talk - Expert panelists focus on topical and controversial issues—political, social and educational. Calhoun is grateful to Robert L. Beir for underwriting this lecture series.
Film - DOC Plus TALK presents award-winning documentaries followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and/or panel of scholars. |
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