Thursday, June 26, 2008

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OUT WEST!!!

Tokyo Theatre For Children proudly presents our 2008 Fall Show!
Directed Sandy Holderbach

Dates and Times:
November 21 Friday
6:30 p.m.
November 22 Saturday
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Place:
Tokyo American Club (TAC) in Shinagawa/Gotanda
4-25-46 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074

Tickets:
2,500 yen per person (2 years and older)

The show is approximately 90 minutes long, including intermission.
Open to the Public.
Open Seating. Children are invited to sit on the floor.
Doors open 15 minutes prior to each performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to the show.
Buy 10 tickets and get one free!
*TAC members may purchase tickets through the MS Desk.
*There is NO public parking at the Tokyo American Club.

The Box Office for reserving tickets via e-mail is now CLOSED.
Please come directly to the show and purchase your tickets at the Front of House.
Front of House opens 45 minutes prior to each performance.
At the new TAC, we are in a smaller area and the seating is quite cozy.
For your comfort, please consider coming to the Saturday 6:30 show!

*Scroll down to see our promo photo!

Synopsis: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OUT WEST
The Three Little Pigs are at it again! Join Sooey, Hooey and Pigtail as they head out to Baby Bear's Dude Ranch for a vacation. But the excitement really begins when Big Bad Wolf and his cousin show up. Now 'Cuz and Big Bad Wolf have trapped Sooey and are preparing her for supper! Can Hooey and Pigtail save their older sister? Find out what happens when they challenge the Big Bad Wolf to a Huffin' and Puffin' Rodeo!
You won't want to miss this rompin', stompin’, toe-tappin’ family musical!


TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 35 years!
We are a non-profit, English-speaking, adult community theatre troupe and we are always looking for volunteers!
Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?
No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep Tokyo Theatre for Children alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!
What can be better than making kids smile?
Make them laugh!


For further information, please contact Gerri at ttfc.japan@gmail.com










Sunday, February 3, 2008

2008 Spring Travelling Show!

Dear Friends and Family,

You are cordially invited to Tokyo Theatre for Children's presentation of

"The Magic Fan and other Japanese Folk Tales"

When: Saturday APRIL 19, 2008 3:00 pm
(running time: 45 minutes)
Where: Azabu Community Center B1 Hall in Roppongi
(scroll down for directions)
Admission: FREE (Donations are gratefully appreciated!)


TTFC's Spring Travelling Show visits many international schools in the Tokyo/Yokohama area and brings live theatre directly to the childrenin their school environment. This year's show is a compilation of six Japanese folktales -- retold in the humorous TTFC way!
*The Magic Fan
*The Six Jizo
*Tengu's Gourd (Manju Kowai)
*Why the Carrot is Red
*The Student and the Stolen Smell
*Kaguyahime



"The Magic Fan and Other Japanese Folk Tales"
Written by Greg Strong
Adapted for TTFC by Sandy Holderbach and Gerri Sorrells
Music adapted by Tom Clark


CAST (in order of appearance)

Tom Clark
Sandy Holderbach
Gerri Sorrells
Michiko Okuma
Fumiyo Sukegawa
Carey Storin

CREW
Director: Gerri Sorrells
Costumes: Linda Polgar
Sets: Sandy Holderbach
Props: Sandy Holderbach (Maestro) and Mari Sahu (Prop Debut!)
School Coordinator: Kathleen L'Esperance
Treasurer: Fumiyo Sukegawa
Rehearsal Space: Carey Storin
Sound System: Jack Merluzzi

Performances
April 7 Santa Maria
April 8 ASIJ - Chofu
April 9 Tokyo International School
April 10 Nishimachi International School
April 16 British School
April 19 Friends and Family Show
April 21 Aoba-Japan International School
April 22 ASIJ - ELC
April 23 St. Maur's/YIS

Please contact
ttfc.japan@gmail.com
for further information.

And dozo, please SPREAD THE WORD!!!



*Walking Directions to Azabu Community Center
from Roppongi Intersection
Walk towards Tokyo Tower.
Turn right at 2nd stoplight (Roi Building).
Walk on left side of street for a block or so. The Azabu Community Center will be on your Left.
Coin parking will be kitty-corner across the street.
Azabu Hall is down in the basement.