Tickets on sale April 1, 2015. Visit alliancetheatre.org/toddlertakeover Adult Day Pass: $30 Big Kid Day Pass (for children 6-17 years old): $5 Day Pass (0-5 years old): FREE! This one-of-a-kind experience for children ages 0-5 years old will feature six original productions from for the, the return of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra s, stroller tours and art-making activities at the High Museum of Art. The, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum of Art present the second annual TODDLER TAKEOVER on May 29 31, 2015 at the Woodruff Arts Center. During this three day festival, the Woodruff Arts Center will open its doors to the youngest members of our community and inspire the next generation through world class artistic programming. The presents Knuffle Bunny:, based on the beloved children s book by Mo Willems. Knuffle Bunny comes to life in this funny, heart-warming, one-act production, opening May 29 for Toddler Takeover and running through June 21. The High Museum of Art will feature the exhibition Seriously Silly! The Art & Whimsy of Mo Willems (May 23, 2015 January 10, 2016), a retrospective of illustrations by the bestselling artist and author. Photo by Greg Mooney. May 29 31, 2015
Activities 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,, and 11:30 a.m. Led by certified yoga instructors Matt Baum and Lucy Curtis. These 30-minute yoga sessions will put toddlers front and center with their caregivers. 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:45 a.m. In this 30-minute class session, students will explore moments from for the productions through creative play and sensory activities., 11:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. A Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts session for child and caregiver to explore themes and literacy components from Alliance Theatre for the productions through singing and dancing side-by-side. Stroller Check in at the Memorial Arts Building Lobby. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday and 11:30 a.m. Join High Museum teaching artists for an engaging 30-minute museum tour just for caregivers and their toddlers. This tour will include conversation, touchable objects, and incredible works of art. 11:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Ever wanted to try an instrument on for size? In this hands-on station, children are encouraged to touch and play the instruments featured in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 1 & Join us for a selection of animated films with all of your favorite Seriously Silly characters! Running time 30 minutes. 1 Tale Don t Let the Pideon Drive the Bus! Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity The Pideon Finds a Hot Dog Leonardo the Terrible Monster s Friday & Saturday 3:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Greene Family Education Center Pigeons, and piggies, and ducks, oh my! Make a Mo Willems-inspired bookmark in our workshops to save your place in your favorite story. Be sure to check out the Museum Shop where a range of popular Mo Willems titles will be on sale. 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. An artistic retreat from the structure of performances and workshops, this room offers a space for children and families to interact with multiple art forms. There will be opportunities for artful construction through the use of found objects, making art while listening to different kinds of music, using visual art to inspire physical movement and cozy corners to read storybooks. Photo by Greg Mooney. Photo by Daniel Parvis.
Performances Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music for the 1 & 12:45 p.m. Our youngest learners and their accompanying adults are invited to a music experience that puts them up-close and personal with live instrumental music. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra s Very Young, an engaging program featuring a small ensemble of live musicians who fill the room with music and stories and laughter. for the performance: Waiting for Balloon Saturday 9:30 a.m. & Written by TMarq Directed by Rosemary Newcott Two childlike hobo-clown characters are waiting near the railroad tracks for balloon. The problem is that neither of them knows exactly what balloon is. Through delightful trial and error, exploration and interaction with the audience, the two piece together what makes a balloon a balloon and celebrate all that is discovered while we wait! This is a joyous introduction to gentle clowning and the joy of creating puppets from found objects, (designed by Michael Haverty). for the performance: Little Raindrop Songs Friday 9:30 a.m.,, & 12:30 p.m. Written and Directed by Michael Haverty A whimsically theatrical and imaginative journey through an anything-but-normal day. Combining unexpected puppetry, a vibrantly colorful and transformative two-dimensional set design, whimsically comic performances, and the catchy pajama-pop of Lullatone, this fully interactive theatrical performance will connect with the very young and invite them in to the wonder of the artistic experience. for the performance: The Lizard & Friday & Saturday, 1, & 1:30 p.m. Directed by Rosemary Newcott An interactive adventure based on a famous Mexican folktale about a time when, (the Sun), disappeared from the sky. Young ones and their caregivers will help the tenacious Lizard find sleepy and finally coax him out of his hiding place. Colorful puppets and bright Mexican-inspired music and dance will lead everyone along in this tropical tale that promises to culminate in a grand festival to celebrate sunshine and friendship and all the joy that life can bring! for the performance: Sunday 9:30 a.m.,, & 12:30 p.m. Written and Directed by Andy Gaukel Meet : two overly curious scientists who love nothing more than discovering something new. Join them on an interactive adventure, as they build machines from simple objects and explore the wonder and sensations of each of the four seasons. Inspired by the magical Rube Goldberg Photo by Daniel Parvis. The for the s 2014/15 production of. Photo by Greg Mooney.
Performances machines, this unique theatrical performance combines science and the arts, proving that sometimes the most profound discoveries are achieved by simply playing. for Youth and Families: A Cautionary Friday Saturday Sunday 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Written by Mo Willems Directed by Rosemary Newcott This play is a unique love story depicting the attachment a tiny toddler can have for a very special stuffed toy and the unconditional love and hysterical quest for communication between a father and that same tiny toddler. The musical is based on Mo Willems s enormously popular book, A Cautionary Tale. for the performance: Performances 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 1:00 p.m. Installation open 8:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Directed and Curated by Park Cofield An underwater playscape designed for children ages 0 2 years old. Join us as you and your baby meet some friendly sea creatures, explore the textures of the coral reef, and discover the fun and adventure that awaits you under the sea. Interact with original music, join a playful school of fish, and come splash with us this summer. This safe, interactive, and creative environment will engage all of the senses and introduce babies to the joy of theatre and the wonder of the ocean. Interactive Performances with Julie Austin and Mama Koku Saturday & Sunday 9:30 a.m. and Beloved children s musician Julie Austin will present two interactive performances in the on Saturday morning. Cherished Atlanta storyteller Mama Koku will retell classic children s stories in the with the help of the audience on Sunday morning. Scott Warren and Andrea Washington in the for the s 2012/13 production of Waiting for Balloon. Photo by Greg Mooney.
Friday, May 29 Performance (Pre-registered only) Activity Event Woodruff Arts Center Outdoors High Museum of Art Hertz Stage Black Box Theatre Bankoff Circle Room Hall #1 Studio One Studio Two Studio Three Center Space South Alcove Front Lawn HMA Atrium Greene Family Learning Hill Auditorium 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Little Raindrop Songs : 11:30 a.m. 1 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. A Cautinary Little Raindrop Songs Little Raindrop Songs Blub Blub Quiet Room Toddler Family 1 & 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 Performance (Pre-registered only) Activity Event Woodruff Arts Center Outdoors High Museum of Art Hertz Stage Black Box Theatre Bankoff Hall #1 Hall #2 Studio One Studio Two Studio Three Center Space South Alcove Front Lawn Greene Family Learning Hill Auditorium 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Waiting for Balloon Waiting for Balloon Quiet Room Julie Austin performances 9:30 a.m. and Toddler Family 1 & 2:30 p.m. : Steady Beat 3:00 p.m. Blub Blub 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 Performance (Pre-registered only) Activity Event Woodruff Arts Center High Museum of Art Hertz Stage Black Box Theatre Bankoff Hall #1 Hall #2 Studio One Studio Two Studio Three Center Space South Alcove HMA Atrium Greene Family Learning Hill Auditorium 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Blub Blub Quiet Room : Julie Austin performances 9:30 a.m. and Toddler Family 1 & 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.