From the Heart of Little Hawk  Stories, Songs & Legend

Share the world of Little Hawk through Native American Indian culture, traditions, dance and music with a storyteller of Mohawk and Micmac heritage. Audience members become engaged in song, dance and sign language with Little Hawk as he draws a “gathering” with the beat of his drum.  Stories of earth and sky, animals and nature enlighten and entertain, as we also learn about preservation of and respect for the environment, an appreciation of Native American culture, the value of self-esteem and respect for others.  Little Hawk takes us on a mesmerizing adventure as he brings his traditions to life.

Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 for adults;  $8 for children 17 & under

In an old covered cart like those which disappeared from main paths many years ago along with the clouds of dust that preceded paved roads, the CIRCUS would arrive at a theater’s empty stage, under the shade of a tree, or at a makeshift platform in the park, and then the fun and excitement began.  Marionetas de la Esquina, a puppet theater company from Mexico, has been entertaining children and adults alike since 1975.  They perform some shows in English and others in Spanish, and have given more than 11,000 performances.  Be entranced by these amazing puppets, as well as by music, color and cheer…and all the surprises of the circus!  Note: The morning show will be presented in English and the afternoon show en Español.

Saturday, October 27th, 2007 at 11 a.m. in English and at 2 p.m. en Español

New Shanghai Circus ~

Acrobats of China

In China, there are over 25,000 acrobats and over 250 acrobatic troupes. The New Shanghai Circus is the best of the best. They have many Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners of national competition with them, and their show is a spectacular production of the music, the lighting and theatrics that highlight the performers and their circus acts.  They do everything from contortion to trapeze to group and solo bicycle riding, and that is just one small segment of their fabulous show.  It features breathtaking feats of strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, magic and it continuously improves from season to season.  This show is perfect entertainment for the whole family.

Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at  2:00 p.m.

& at 7:30 p.m. in the Ciccone Theatre 

Tickets: $22.00;  $20.00 for students & senior citizens (65+); 

$18.00 for all of Bergen Community College

Crabgrass Puppets’ Mr. Punch’s Christmas Carol 

Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Crabgrass Puppet Theatre performs for over 100,000 people in theaters, schools and museums throughout the eastern U.S. as well as at more than 20 regional, national and international puppet festivals. Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol is a fast-paced and funny holiday show with all the trimmings, told with colorful and expertly made hand puppets, rod puppets and shadow puppets. Whimsical scenery, hilarious sound effects and a soundtrack of seasonal favorites combine to bring this classic tale to life. Outrageous holiday hilarity, full of ghosts, giggles, geese and Tiny Tim, too!  

Saturday, December 15th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 for adults;  $8 for children 17 & under

Zydeco for Kidz with

Terrance Simien An Interactive Concert

This multicultural performance has reached over 60,000 students, educators and families at schools, arts centers and music festivals around the country - enthusiastically received from Arizona to the Outer Banks, from NYC to Charlotte, NC and from Atlantic City to New Orleans. The program is centered on the indigenous Zydeco music of the French speaking Creoles of south Louisiana. In addition to enjoying the foot stompin’, hand clappin’ music, kids will learn the real meaning of Mardi Gras and how to make a rub-board.

Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Charlotte Blake-Alston

~Stories, Songs & Poetry ~   

Speaking her stories with exuberant energy, Charlotte beckons and holds you like an amusement park ride. Time is suspended as audiences soar on every word, song, rap, inflection, poem, gesture, impersonation or drum beat.  Her tales are enhanced by the sounds of traditional instruments, including djembe, berimau, nkoning, mbira and the 21-stringed kora.  Sharing a rich repertoire, Charlotte models her role after that of the Griot, the keeper of the traditions and stories in African villages.  A former teacher, she uses her craft to foster an appreciation and understanding of differences among people, through active, joyful entertainment.  Charlotte has received numerous honors including the prestigious Pew Fellowship in the Arts, as well as numerous awards from her home-state of Pennsylvania.  “ …eloquent storytelling…” -The New York Times

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 for adults;  $8 for children 17 & under

with SignStage Theatre Presented in American Sign Language & Spoken English   

Based on the Roald Dahl book, James & The Giant Peach tells what happened to James when a rhinoceros came and changed everything!  Suddenly he was an orphan sent to live with his mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge. While working in their garden, a mysterious man gives James a gift that changes his life again.  Join James on his exciting adventure inside the biggest peach the world has ever seen! This is a tale of friendship, love, sadness and triumph. SignStage specializes in Sign Language Theatre where deaf and hearing actors perform together using their voices and hands. You’ll SEE things you’ve never HEARD!

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Nouveau Magic with Margaret Steele & Michael Carbonaro

Colorful scarves appear, glittering balls multiply, doves soar and kids magically float in the air in this hilarious, musical, freshly original production that has dazzled spectators on 5 continents! Margaret and Michael have performed thousands of magic shows separately and

together all over the world. Between them they have been featured on The Discovery Channel Canada, WNBC's “Today in New York”, FOX Network's “Good Day New York,” Milton Bradley’s “Magic Works” toy series commercials and at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Trump Castle, Busch Gardens, Caroline’s Comedy Club, Holland America Cruises and with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. "Polished Performance!" – The New York Times

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 for adults;  $8 for children 17 & under