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Aesop's Fable-ous Christmas Tree

Presented by Playhouse on the Square at The Circuit Playhouse

December 3-December 18, 2011

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When Aesop is given a Christmas spin, you’ll find six birds a‘racing (a la The Tortoise and the Hare) and eight reindeer learning that “necessity is the mother of invention.” A dozen vignettes feature all of your favorite Christmas characters and blend humor, rhythmic elements, rapping, puppetry, poetry, song, and storytelling to create a fast-paced, fun-filled show that will delight the child in everyone.

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    The Circuit Playhouse

    51 S Cooper
    Memphis, TN 38104

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    $15 - $35

    Info Phone: 901-726-4656

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    December 3-December 18, 2011

    Times:
    

    2pm

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    • Event Name: Aesop's Fable-ous Christmas Tree
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 05, 2011
      

      Circuit Playhouse opened its doors Saturday to the premiere of a fabulous children’s Christmas story that is bound to be repeated in years to come. Michael Gravois’s new work, Aesop’s Fable-ous... Expand

      Circuit Playhouse opened its doors Saturday to the premiere of a fabulous children’s Christmas story that is bound to be repeated in years to come. Michael Gravois’s new work, Aesop’s Fable-ous Christmas Tree, combines an energetic rhythmic rap style for the original songs, with a story that informs through humor and surprise. There are puppets and an assortment of clever and artistically crafted ornaments for the Fable-ous tree. It is just right for younger children. Michael Gravois, who also directed the piece, has assembled a talented group of players. Some are from previous Playhouse/Circuit associations and many graduates from the BFA program at the University of Memphis. The cast deserves much of the credit for the success of this delightful show. They bring freshness, pace and humor to the fast changing fables. There are some gifted singing voices as well, directed by Rene Kemper. The closing carol sung in harmonic a cappella is lovely. There was an opening reception after the Saturday show. I was talking with a six year old who had just seen the performance. I asked, “what was your favorite part of the show?” She said she didn’t have a favorite. They were all her favorites because they were all so good. Now, that is my recommendation. Go see the show and take a child. Both of you will enjoy this joyous production. Aesop’s Fable-ous Christmas Tree plays Saturday and Sunday matinees only, through December18. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Aesop's Fable-ous Christmas Tree
      "Review by Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver"
      Comment posted by: Glenda Mace - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver from Memphis, TN, Dec 05, 2011
      

      Circuit Playhouse opened its doors Saturday to the premiere of a fabulous children’s Christmas story that is bound to be repeated in years to come. Michael Gravois’s new work, Aesop’s Fable-ous... Expand

      Circuit Playhouse opened its doors Saturday to the premiere of a fabulous children’s Christmas story that is bound to be repeated in years to come. Michael Gravois’s new work, Aesop’s Fable-ous Christmas Tree, combines an energetic rhythmic rap style for the original songs, with a story that informs through humor and surprise. There are puppets and an assortment of clever and artistically crafted ornaments for the Fable-ous tree. It is just right for younger children. Michael Gravois, who also directed the piece, has assembled a talented group of players. Some are from previous Playhouse/Circuit associations and many graduates from the BFA program at the University of Memphis. The cast deserves much of the credit for the success of this delightful show. They bring freshness, pace and humor to the fast changing fables. There are some gifted singing voices as well, directed by Rene Kemper. The closing carol sung in harmonic a cappella is lovely. There was an opening reception after the Saturday show. I was talking with a six year old who had just seen the performance. I asked, “what was your favorite part of the show?” She said she didn’t have a favorite. They were all her favorites because they were all so good. Now, that is my recommendation. Go see the show and take a child. Both of you will enjoy this joyous production. Aesop’s Fable-ous Christmas Tree plays Saturday and Sunday matinees only, through December18. Collapse

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