The Tortoise And The Hare: The Big Race At The Century Branch Library

March 21, 2008

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The Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth performed the Tortoise and the Hare at the Century Branch Library Thursday afternoon for about 20 children

Aesop’s fable was given a fun updated twist in this new musical. Bunni Hare always wins every race and is pushing for her own brand of running shoes. But there’s no one running against her in the forest race. So Thomas Tortoise decides he will compete, even though he knows he’s bound to come in second. But during the race Bunni is so confident that she will win that she takes the time to answer a phone call. The famous sports reporter Howard Crow-sell was there to call the play by play in this fantastic fable as Bunni learns her lesson.

ACT For Youth is dedicated to bringing the art of theatre to children and families. Their mission is to create performances, workshops, and educational programs that inspire and encourage discussion. Bunni was played by Noel Holland, Atlantic’s education director. Howard Crow-sel was played by Don Gruel, the group’s artistic director.

The Zinghoppers will appear at the Century Branch Library on Friday, April 4 at 2:30. Entertaining children in an inspiring world where imagination will take them on amazing adventures, the Zinghoppers encourage kids to explore the world around them through music, movement and laughter – and they won’t even know they’re learning.

For a complete photo gallery from the Tortoise and the Hare, click here.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News