Allynn Gooen will perform at the Ivoryton Playhouse on July 19.
The Ivoryton Playhouse continues the tradition of Friday morning children’s shows through this summer with some familiar stories and some new. Here is a complete listing of the shows on offer:
July 12
Sammy & the Magical Sandbox and The Wizard of Wallaby Wallow
Presented by Queen Bee Puppetry, Devora Reiss takes us on a magical journey with her bright and cheerful puppets that are sure to make you smile.
July 19
Allynn Gooen’s Goowin’s Balloowins
Enjoy a unique performance by madcap balloon artist Allynn Gooen, who will fill the stage with extraordinary balloon creations as he leads the story of Snow White And The Eight Dwarfs, The Wizard Of Oz, The Story Of Purim, (or any of a large variety of stories) in which children from the audience will star. Traditionally, clowns and magicians twist balloons into creatures for kids, but not Allynn Gooen. He uses balloons to turn the kids into creatures. Goowin’s Balloowins will capture the imagination of children and adults alike.
July 26
Casey Carle’s Bubblemania
Back by popular demand. Casey Carle performs tricky undulations, manipulations and juggling with bubbles. A unique program combining high energy entertainment with artistic achievement, BubbleMania is full of visual comedy, quick wit, big band swing music and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids. Carle’s creations grow from intricate and imaginative bubble artforms to “trapping” people inside bubbles. This is a bubble show, which will keep the 5- to 75-year-olds mesmerized.
Aug 16
A Little Bit of Magic
Presented by the Ivoryton Playhouse Intern Company, this charming play touches upon how special we are. Do-Nothing Dale, a little picked-upon wizard, wants to know what her little bit of magic is. On her journey to find out, she meets people like the laughing Coco the Clown and the singing Marilyn Melody, and she finds that she’s just as special as everyone else in the world. Bright musical numbers add sparkle to the story.
All performances are at 11 a.m. Tickets are $12 and available by calling the Playhouse box office at 860-767-7318 or by visiting our website at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org Book early to avoid disappointment. (Group rates are available by calling the box office for information.)
The Playhouse is located at 103 Main Street in Ivoryton.