Alexander Who’s Not…Going To Move At Orlando Shakespeare Theater March 31 – April 24, 2011

March 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF continues its 2010-2011 Bright House Theater for Young Audiences Series with a musical adaptation of Judith Viorst’s colorful children’s book, Alexander Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center from March 31 – April 24, 2011.

Alexander Who’s Not… Going to Move features the same Alexander who once had a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.”  This time around, he has just learned some really bad news from his parents.  His dad has taken a job in a city far away, which means he is going to have to move away from all his friends and all the things he loves.  Alexander already knows he’ll hate it, so he decides that he just won’t move!  This upbeat family musical carries the message that home is “where you’re with the people who love you best of all.”

“Alexander Who’s Not… Going to Move uses fun songs to tell a story we can all relate to: How do you move when it means leaving all your friends?” says director Anne Hering. “Learning that ‘home’ is more than a house or neighborhood is at the heart of this warm and funny show.”

The six-person ensemble cast includes Mason D. Criswell (Alexander), Brooke M. Haney (Nick/Albert), Christopher Kiley (Anthony), Tony Dietterick (Father), Kristin Shirilla (Paul/Swoozie), and Pascha Weaver (Mother). The creative team for this musical romp includes Anne Hering, director; Chris Leavy, music director; Robbin Watts, scenic designer; Mel Barger, costume designer; Mary Heffernan, lighting designer; Mick O’Neill, stage manager; and Britt Sandusky, sound designer.

WHAT
Alexander Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move
Book and lyrics by Judith Viorst, Music by Shelly Markham

WHERE
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater
Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803

WHEN
March 31 – April 24, 2011 – ON SALE NOW!

DATES AND PRICES
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:15am and Noon - all seats $9
Wednesday at 10:30am – all seats $9
Saturday at 2:00pm – all seats $10
Sunday at 4:30pm – all seats $10

DISCOUNTS
Group Sales: 10% off for groups of 10-19/ 20% off for groups of 20 or more, call ext. 265
Classes/Homeschool Groups: Every 10th ticket is free!

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Opening Day: Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. - Join us opening day and each audience member will be treated to a delicious mini cupcake courtesy of Sweet! by Holly in Waterford Lakes, Winner of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network!

Interactive Story Times: Meet the cast of Alexander, Who's Not … Going to Move, as part of an interactive story time.  Everyone attending will have a chance to win free tickets to attend a performance of Alexander at Orlando Shakespeare Theater.

Story Time Dates, Times, and Locations:
Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m.
Colonial Plaza Market Center, 2418 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Orange County Library on Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m.
101 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801

Pottery Barn Kids on Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m.
Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839

Tickets are available by calling 407-447-1700 or online at http://orlandoshakes.org/ and in person at the box office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park. Box Office hours are 12pm to show time, Tuesday-Saturday, and one hour prior to show time on Sundays for walk up sales. On non-performance days, the Box Office closes at 5pm. The Box Office is closed on Mondays.

The 2010-2011 Theater for Young Audiences Series is made possible by Bright House and the Orlando Magic with additional support by Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly and Radio Disney. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts campaign and by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

PHOTO CREDITS:
Production photos will be available online by Thursday, March 31 at http://www.flickr.com/photos/orlandoshakes or contact Melissa Mason, Director of Marketing at melissam@orlandoshakes.org.

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Now celebrating its 22nd season, Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF has grown into one of the region’s most acclaimed Equity theaters producing bold professional theater in Central Florida. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director Shannon Lacek, Orlando Shakespeare Theater continues to achieve the highest standards, while preserving its artistic and cultural legacy. Through PlayFest! The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, Orlando Shakespeare Theater is nationally recognized for its contribution to the development of new plays. Orlando Shakes also provides innovative educational experiences through its youth education programming, serving over 25,000 young people, families, and schools annually.