Affordable and Fun Live Performances of Theater, Puppetry, Science and More at Appel Farm

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 10, 2009 – Appel Farm’s Saturday afternoon family matinee series provides affordable family fun combined with the excitement of live performances.

Scheduled October 3, 2009-April 10, 2010, the series features well-known stories like Junie B. Jones, a holiday show, amazing and entertaining science shows, and a large-scale puppet extravaganza.

To add to the fun, a free costume parade, a snowglobe-making workshop and other special events have been scheduled. A three-show subscription is available for $18.00, or tickets ranging from $7.00-10.00 can be purchased for each show.

Knowing that families are seeking the most for their entertainment dollars, Appel Farm has added several events to enhance the performance experience.

A free basket of Junie B. Jones books will be given to a person registering for the Appel Farm E-News at www.appelfarm.org, now through October 1. (No purchase is required, one winner will be announced at the October 3 performance of Junie B. Jones).

Right after the Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration on December 5, children can take a snowglobe-making workshop in the Appel Farm Art Barn. The fee for the workshop alone is normally $20.00, but those attending the Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration can see the show and take the workshop for $20.00.

On February 27, 2010 children are invited to participate in a Costume Parade at the Little Red Riding Hood/Who Is A Stranger? performance. Young ones who dress as their favorite fairy tale character will be invited onstage to display their costumes.

For more information about each show, and to purchase tickets, visit www.appelfarm.org or call (800) 394-1211.

Performance  and Ticket Information

Junie B. Jones   Saturday, October 3, 2:00PM  $10.00
A rollicking one-of-a-kind musical adventure based on Barbara Park’s popular books. (Ages 5 and up).

Schoolhouse Rock Live Too!  Saturday, October 24, 2:00PM $8.00
Energetic, colorful, fast-paced musical with zany, lovable characters makes learning fun. (Ages 5 and up).

Oceans in Motion with Mike Weilbacher  Saturday,  November 21, 11:00AM  $7.00
WXPN Kids Corner’s Mike “The Science Guy” brings a tidal wave of fun to Appel Farm. Fast-moving songs, group poems and movement stories celebrates the many wondrous creatures of the ocean.

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration  Saturday, December 5, 2:00PM $8.00
Wonderful stories, holiday songs and dance combine for an afternoon of holiday cheer. (Ages 5 and up). *Snowglobe-making workshop following the show.

Little Red Riding Hood/Who Is A Stranger?  Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:00PM $8.00
Like all children, Little Red has to use her brains to figure out who is a stranger and who isn’t. (Ages 3 and up). *Costume Parade with the show.

Jim West in Rudyard Kipling’s How the Elephant Got His Trunk & Other Animal Tales  Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:00PM $9.00
A colorful large-scale puppets perform a madcap Barnyard Opera to the accompaniment of music by classical composer Gioachino Rossini. (Ages 3 and up).

Weird, Wild & Wonderful  Saturday, April 10, 2010 2:00PM $8.00
A magical mix of computer animation, storytelling, mime and audience participation brings to life favorite stories. (All ages).

Purchase tickets by calling (800) 394-1211 or by visiting www.appelfarm.org.
Tickets are $7.00-10.00. Three-show mini-subscriptions are available for $18.00

Accessible Services
Appel Farm is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities may call TRS (800) 852-7899 or dial 711. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the venue at (856) 358-2472.

Location
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 Centrally located in Salem County, Appel Farm is a picturesque and convenient drive from Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, Wilmington and many areas of southern New Jersey.

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is a non-profit regional arts center serving audiences, artists, and students. Programs include an overnight summer arts camp, concerts, family matinees, a major outdoor music festival, and classes for children and adults, outreach in New Jersey public schools and a conference center.  More information about Appel Farm can be found at www.appelfarm.org or by calling (856) 358-2472.

These programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding sources include corporations, foundations and individual contributions by friends, Trustees and alumni of Appel Farm.