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Family Programming ~ Friendly and Fun Tickets: $10 - adults; $8 - children 18 and under Reserved seating -Advance ticket purchase is recommended

Amikaeyla ~The Elephant’s Child Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre   Amikaeyla Proudfoot Gaston captivates her audience with stories, songs and poetry from traditional tales of African American and Native American cultures. Joined by her musical ensemble, she weaves the words of her ancestors with music to create intimate, inspiring life lessons. Amikaeyla’s The Elephant’s Child, based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic story, is a superbly rendered and wondrously imaginative interpretation of the quest for knowledge and truth. Ami’s interactive storytelling, original songs, flute and African drumming work in harmony with the beautiful scenes created by vibrant dancers bringing the characters to life. Together, they take the audience on a “journey to learn,” incorporating sign language and audience participation along the way. A Black History Month Performance.

Cathy & Marcy Scat Like That & More  Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre     Scat Like That: A Musical Word Odyssey earned Cathy & Marcy their 11th Grammy nomination. These two-time Grammy winners are among our most favorite gals - presenting delightful sing-a-long family concerts accompanying themselves on guitars, banjo, mandolin, steel drums, percussion and a variety of other musical instruments. Their 7,500+ live performances worldwide have set the standard for family participation and fun and their recordings have inspired kids, parents, grandparents, teachers and friends to sing together and enjoy the magic of music. Their recordings have won numerous awards including those from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and National Parenting Publications. A Women’s History Month Performance.

Bergen Dance-Makers A Pot Full of Dances  Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre   Out of the pot comes a big mystery: What makes a dance not a pumpkin? With zigzags, circles, timers and minutes, short-order “dance” cooks ask people off the street to answer this very ridiculous question. Come and help solve the mystery in this interactive and very entertaining introduction to the world of dance! Bergen DanceMakers is a group of internationally known choreographers living in Bergen County who have come together to develop their work, share performances, and create a lively dance community for families of Bergen County and beyond.

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