Embassy Theatre Presents The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare The Next Gen Program includes Learn It Live education and public performances
Fort Wayne, Ind. (September 15, 2022) – The Embassy Theatre presents Lightwire Theatre’s The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare The Next Gen as a public performance on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. This event goes on sale to the public on Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. This show is an extension of the Embassy’s ongoing education programming efforts.
The story begins with Aesop’s classic fable of The Tortoise and the Hare but continues the story which finds them 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern-day distractions. Smartphones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to make it to the finish line? With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this tale into a new brilliant light.
The Embassy annually hosts free Learn It Live programs that are developed to offer creative art content for educators and students throughout the region. Learn It Live performances allow young audiences to become familiar with the historic theater as well as to experience live artistic presentations. For the 2022-2023 school year the Embassy is offering three in-person programs and one virtual streaming option. To learn more, please visit: http://fwembassytheatre.org/learn-it-live/.
The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare The Next Gen student matinees will take place on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 at 10 a.m. These events are created for grades K-4. Educators interested in more information should reach out to the Embassy’s education manager, Maggie Hunter at maggie@fwembassytheatre.org.
Scheduled in between the two days of education outreach, the organization is hosting a public evening performance on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. At only $5 per ticket, the Embassy hopes to remove price as a barrier to attendees.
TICKETS: $5 (plus applicable fees) can be purchased at fwembassytheatre.org, ticketmaster.com and the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy (260.424.5665) at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Ticketing link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D2BC2CE1A7F
Embassy Theatre Educational Programming is brought to you with support from the Eric A. Baade and Mary C. Baade Charitable Purposes Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Dekko Foundation, Foellinger Foundation, Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, James Foundation, Lincoln Financial Foundation, and Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation and PNC Charitable Trusts.
Additional support provided in loving memory of Gloria E. Baker.
