Oct. 1st - Apr. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
Expires: Jan. 31st, 2020

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Jan. 26th - Dec. 15th

The Really Awesome Improv Show plays every Saturday and Sunday at noon at The Second City. This fast paced and high energy comedy is a fun for all ages improv show now celebrating a 9 run! RAIS features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation, very "Whose Line is it Anyway," but 100% family friendly, and voted "Best Kids' Comedy Show" by LA Magazine. There's a rotating cast so you'll see different faces and games each week, and for only $5 it's the best deal in town. Also great for birthday parties and family outings! NOTE: Located on the 2nd floor with stair access only.

�"Best Kids' Comedy Show" -LA Magazine
�"Your kids get to act like goofballs. Highly recommended." -Patton Oswalt
�"Had a BLAST at this show. Kids (and adults) will LOVE!" -Susan Yeagley
�"A most impressive, quick on their feet (and wit) troupe." -Tolucan Times
�"Had a blast and were laughing like crazy. Thanks, Second City!" -Goldstar

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Feb. 7th - May. 25th

"Our daughter learned more about drama in one week with SMP than in all the productions she's ever done - put together. We're absolutely ecstatic!" raves educator J. Dohr. "I am continuously impressed! The workshops and plays are structured so that every child can be successful!" raves B. Clough. Daily Variety calls it, "One of the best in the country!" No small parts - no playing the second tree or third spear carrier - no double or triple casting - every child receives a role written specifically for them, based on their creative input, highlighting their strengths and challenging them to excel in all theatre skills, including performance and stage technique, teamwork, self-confidence, creative expression and communication, projection and enunciation, as well as reading and language comprehension, theatre etiquette, and a true love of and appreciation for theatre arts. And small classes mean lots of personal attention for every member of the class.

Enrollment is open for the Spring session of this ever popular workshop program, now in its 50th year, a fun experience that helps students expand their imagination as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, improvise, work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, and perhaps best of all, collaborate with professional playwrights and directors to create an awesome fully staged original production with music, written just for them. No experience needed, but even the most advanced young actor will benefit from this workshop.

Classes meet weekly, Thursday afternoons (Feb 7-May 23) or Saturday mornings (Feb 9-May 25) - enrollment accepted through Feb 23. Ask about Spring Break and Summer Theatre Camps, the Summer Japan Theatre Adventure for ages 12 and up, and workshops for adults, too!

Playhouse conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Obi Ndefo, Shana Feste, Rina Mimoun, Cami Anderson (Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World) and Maroon 5's Mickey Madden, who calls the program "Great in so many ways!"

Santa Monica Playhouse is proud to be an approved program on LAArtsEd.org, Los Angeles County's one-stop-shop for quality arts education programs.

Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:30pm, February 7 - May 23, 2019 (ages 7 to 12)
Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30am, February 9 - May 25, 2018 (ages 7 to 12)

Dues: $495 for a four-month session; sibling discounts and financial assistance available - just ask!

1-310-394-9779 ext 3

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Feb. 16th - May. 25th

"She LOVES the class! Thank you for being so much fun and professional!" raves workshop mom L. Forkin. "I could see so much joy and happiness in my daughter's eyes and she told me 'Mommy, I can't stop smiling cheek to cheek!' " exclaims B. Alvarez. Acting! Singing! Dance! Crafts! Make-up! Costumes! and a live performance on stage highlight these fun and exciting theatre workshop for kids 4 to 6. This internationally acclaimed Santa Monica Playhouse program offers a one-of-a-kind experience where Early Stagers revel in the joy of creativity and self-expression, working with professional actors who have dedicated their lives to sharing the magic of live theatre.

"Our daughter and son really did love every minute - they had a productive, interactive and hugely enjoyable few weeks" says mom N. Gestetner. Youngsters sing songs, play theatre games, bring favorite fairytales to life, work with crafts and props, and perform on stage with members of the "big kids" workshops. Emphasis is on sharing, caring, and having a fun time. Kids learn to improve their communication and team-building skills, overcome shyness and build self-esteem as they make new friends, practice focusing their energy and expand their imagination. The innovative Santa Monica Playhouse theatre-for-youth programs, now in their 50th year, have been developed from work done with more 50,000 students locally, nationally and internationally. Daily Variety calls it "One of the best in the country!"

Santa Monica Playhouse is proud to be an approved program on LAArtsEd.org, Los Angeles County's one-stop-shop for quality arts education programs.

Dues: $395 for the four-month session; sibling discounts and financial assistance available - just ask.

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Mar. 23rd - May. 12th

Book, Music and Lyrics by Min Kahng

Directed by Bob Shryock

Motherless Princess Lydia yearns for her father's love, but King Midas grows meaner, more distant, and greedier by the day. A modern musical re-telling of the Greek legend of King Midas who learns a valuable lesson about family when the gods grant him the power to turn everything into gold.

Running time: 1 Hour

Recommended for ages 8 and up

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Mar. 30th - Jun. 30th

Book, Lyrics and Music by Andrew P. Quick and Austin Zumbro
Adapted from the book by Herve Tullet
First Published in English by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco

Directed by Nina Meehan

Colorful dots cavort and juggle onstage, while audience members take an ever-changing, magical journey with the actors in this original production of Press Here the Musical, inspired by Herve Tullet's award-winning picture book, Press Here, about the power of imagination and interactivity.

Recommended for ages 3 to 103

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Apr. 6th - Jun. 30th

"It's a hoot! A return trip to the Emerald City in the Santa Monica Playhouse's imaginative, colorful musical" LA TIMES. Kicking off the 50th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Playhouse Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102, it's the joyous Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy, a hilarious and heart-warming internationally acclaimed reworking of the beloved story, filled with music and dance, fun special effects, laughter and love, proving once again that there's no place like home.

Follow Dorothy (Megan Carrasquillo) and her companions along the windy road to that mystical place where dreams really do come true and nothing is as it seems, as they do battle with the vain but glorious Queen Coo-ee-oh (Tiffany Haile), join forces with a Vagabond Princess (Tiara Hairston) who is revolting (although she doesn't look it), meet the Patchwork Girl (Tara Brown) and a Rainbow Maiden (Sarai Jimenez), face such looming monsters as war, drought and mortgages, and learn a great deal about the world around them, and even a little bit about themselves. Guest appearances by Auntie Em and the Wizard, too!

"Delightful, different, and entertaining...great for children and adults of all ages." THE ENTERTAINER. Sparkling costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, magical FX by The Attic Room, lilting musical numbers, and the heartfelt discoveries about family and home that develop along the road to OZ all bring the adventure to its deservedly happily-ever-after. Directed by Graham Silbert from original direction by Playhouse Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo, kids and adults alike will be delighted by this brand-new Dorothy adventure! Birthday and Tea Parties, hosted by costumed fairy tale characters, are available with every performance. Photo opps with the actors after the show, and every child receives a complimentary Theatre Games Activity Booklet with fun acting games to play at a party, on a rainy day, or with family and friends.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Cotkin Family and Playhouse PALS.

Saturdays at 2pm, Sundays at 12:30, April 6 through June 30, 2019

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Apr. 9th - May. 17th

Acting for Musical Theater in Berkeley

APRIL 9 - MAY 16, 2019
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 4:30-7:00pm

Final presentation: Friday, May 17, 2019, 6pm

In this 6-week-long workshop, students will to work on material from a variety of exciting musical theater shows (tailor picked for the students in the class), with a focus on acting skills, in a rigorous, fun and welcoming environment. The workshop will be co-taught by with YMTC teaching artists, and each student will be challenged at whatever they level they are at.

No audition necessary. Workshop size limited to 20 students. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Open to 7th - 12th grade students

Dates: April 9 -May 16, 2019

Times: Tuesdays &; Thursdays, 4:30-7pm

Location: YMTC Aquatic Park Campus in Berkeley

Tuition: $650 (Tuition Assistance is available.)
www.ymtcbayarea.org

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May. 20th

Keeping the kids thinking, solving and creating on days off from school!

When Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda schools have days off, MOCHA fills in with day camps that expose your children to various art projects that they will complete by the end of the day. Our intention is to engage your child's mind while exploring projects that stimulate problem solving skills, encourage innovative approaches and deliver complete works of art at the end of the day. Ages 6-12.

Days & Times

February 15
February 18
May 20

Pre-care: 8:00am - 8:30am*
Drop-off: 8:30-9:00am
Workshop: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Pick-up: 3:30pm
After-care: 3:30pm - 5:30pm*
*Campers must be enrolled in pre or after-care prior to the camp date.
Price

Workshop: $70 per day
Pre-care: $5 per day
After-care: $20 per day

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