Breathtaking, cutting edge, incredible illusions – when Jason Bishop makes magic, you won’t believe your eyes! Close-up sleight of hand and projections on a huge movie screen meld with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack.
Breathtaking, cutting edge, incredible illusions – when Jason Bishop makes magic, you won’t believe your eyes! Close-up sleight of hand and projections on a huge movie screen meld with a totally modern energy and an outstanding rock and pop soundtrack.
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So much science, so little time! Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations. There are too many to do ‘em all – solution? The Wheel of Science! With over a dozen fantastic demonstrations ranging from optical illusions to chemical reactions to homemade hovercrafts, wherever the wheel stops, that’s what’s next! Will we turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? Who knows? Step right up, and spin the wheel!
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“Cockroaches are people, too. Well, at least they are in this production, presented in an easy-to-understand mix of Spanish and English by Teatro SEA, which specializes in Latino theater for children. The heroine of the show, is a tiny cutie who is nonetheless much bigger than anything scurrying around your basement. But not to worry: She’s a bunraku-style puppet, seeking true love.”–Laurel Graeber, New York Times
A live-action Latin puppet show rock-n-roll musical mash-up straight from NYC’s celebrated bilingual theater Teatro SEA, La Cucarachita Martina is a tale based on the popular Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s story of the little roach Martina who learns many lessons on her journey to find true love. Recommended for Pre-K and up.
Narrator / Narrador
Samuel Garnica
Puppeteers / Titiriteros
Ana Campos-Stephens, Hector Palacios, Christopher Palmieri, J. Edgar Mozoub
The tale of La Cucarachita Martina originated as an oral tradition and was later adapted to literary form. The story is very powerful, and permeates many borders, making its mark on many cultures.
Martina is a little roach who dreams of finding the love of her life. One day, while sweeping her backyard, she finds a penny. Thinking about what she should buy with her new penny, she decides to buy some makeup to make herself pretty.
Martina is visited by a number of potential suitors, but when she meets Mr. Perez, she falls in love with him right away. They get married in a great big celebration. All the little insects attended the party. Cucarachita Martina and little Mr. Perez lived happily ever after.
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Fly Dance Company – The Gentlemen of Hip-Hop! from Fuzion Entertainment on Vimeo.
FLY is wowing concert audiences all over U.S., receiving one standing ovation after another. Why? Because FLY is pure fun — youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of surprising musical selections
“Pops and locks set to Bach!” — The New York Times
Labeled an artistic phenomenon, FLY crosses street dance with classical choreographic principles. FLY’s concerts are clean-cut, wholesome artistry designed to cross all audience boundaries – young and old, men and women, sophisticated and unsophisticated – with pieces combining styles and cultures to reflect contemporary Americana.
FLY Dance Company’s concerts are a unique combination of entertainment and art—a high-energy, non-stop mix of hip-hop, classical, and modern dance with an added touch of Vaudeville. The choreography by Kathy Musick Wood is action-packed with ensembles and solos, pure dance movement, acrobatic tricks, acting, and frequent entrances and exits. The music is varied with styles and genres thoughtfully mixed for change-of-pace or mood. The dancers are all street dancers —youthful, masculine, risk-taking, acrobatic, funky, and fun—who act as well as dance.
Fly Dance Company – The Gentlemen of Hip-Hop! from Fuzion Entertainment on Vimeo.
FLY is wowing concert audiences all over U.S., receiving one standing ovation after another. Why? Because FLY is pure fun — youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of surprising musical selections
“Pops and locks set to Bach!” — The New York Times
Labeled an artistic phenomenon, FLY crosses street dance with classical choreographic principles. FLY’s concerts are clean-cut, wholesome artistry designed to cross all audience boundaries – young and old, men and women, sophisticated and unsophisticated – with pieces combining styles and cultures to reflect contemporary Americana.
FLY Dance Company’s concerts are a unique combination of entertainment and art—a high-energy, non-stop mix of hip-hop, classical, and modern dance with an added touch of Vaudeville. The choreography by Kathy Musick Wood is action-packed with ensembles and solos, pure dance movement, acrobatic tricks, acting, and frequent entrances and exits. The music is varied with styles and genres thoughtfully mixed for change-of-pace or mood. The dancers are all street dancers —youthful, masculine, risk-taking, acrobatic, funky, and fun—who act as well as dance.
A long time ago and not so very far away….children yearned to be Rebels. Your family will thrill as they join the Rebel Alliance and access the Force within! David Engel’s JEDI ACADEMY! is a solo, comedy variety show that captivates kids and nostalgic adults alike. Come learn the ways of the Jedi with Pannikin Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure and discover the great Force within yourself. During this laugh-riot tribute, your Youngling Jedi Warriors, Princesses and Darth Vader’s will be delighted with comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, a visit from a furry alien sidekick, and engage in light saber lessons. May the FORCE be with you! Kids encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars character. Recommended for ages 4 and up.