EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY		CONTACT:	Mary Yelanjian, 425-556-2316
June 5, 2009			Marta Gronlund, 425-556-2427

2009 Arts in the Parks Performances Feature Theater and Comedy

This year, the City of Redmond's Arts in the Parks summer performance series runs from July 14 to August 25.  The arts series features a colorful line up of free outdoor performances and participatory events for the whole family.  Special children's performances are every Tuesday at noon, while events for the whole family are Friday evenings at 7pm.
 
Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic and a low-backed chair or blanket and relax with an entertaining hour of music or theater.  All performances are held on the lawn behind Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th Street.
 
"Redmond offers a wide variety of arts opportunities from public art to theater," states Mary Yelanjian, City Arts Administrator.  "Come, relax and enjoy yourself at a summer afternoon or evening performance.  Parking at City Hall is available and free so bring a picnic and get ready to have a wonderful time."
 
Schedule
See the website for detailed information.
 
Tuesdays at Noon - Performances for Children and Families
July 14, Alleyoop with Allan Hirsch
Musical performance, games, singing and audience participation
 
July 21, The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling presented by Book-It Repertory
Classic tale about a boy growing up in the jungle with some WILD friends
 
July 28, Lelavision
Inventive instruments and vehicles combine for a fun and unique performance
 
Aug 4, One World Taiko
Japanese drum ensemble with heart pounding percussion
 
Aug 11, Storytelling and Music
Interactive music and stories for the family
 
Aug 18, Junk Chime
Play the big percussion instrument made up of recycled metal
 
Aug 25, Dandelions and Daydreams by Redwood Theatre
A little girl falls asleep in the garden and wakes up the same size as the bugs
 
Fridays at 7pm, All Ages Performances
July 17, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown with SecondStory Repertory
Based on Charles Schulz's Charlie Brown comic strips, this show is bright and fun
 
July 24, Comedy of Errors with GreenStage
One of Shakespeare's most farcical plays, with humor puns and wordplay
 
July 31, Richard III presented with Wooden O Theatre
Shakespeare's history play depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England.

Aug 7, Open Improv with Unexpected Productions
A fun night of comedy using several styles of improv
 
Aug 14 Teen Performances in collaboration with the Old Fire House Teen Center
Now in their 3rd year, the teens take the stage to perform original music and spoken word 
 
Aug 21, Unexpected Theater
A variety of theater, movie, pop-culture, and artistic styles come to life through your requests 
 
Arts in the Parks is sponsored by the City of Redmond Arts Commission and Redmond Parks and Recreation Department with funding support from 4Culture Sustained Support Program and Experience Redmond.  Additional schedule information and directions are on the website or call 425-556-2316.  Facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.  Please request sign language interpreters two weeks in advance. 

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