Each year a portion of the Playmakers experience at the Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre includes three interactive performances in addition to putting on their own production. These shows, sponsored by The Hedgelawn Foundation, feature multicultural artists who introduce Playmakers to a variety of theatrical arts. Past performers have included dancers, musicians, storytellers, and puppeteers.
This year the Playmakers are putting together “Peter Pan and Wendy”, and the Hedgelawn series ties directly into that theme. On Wednesday, July 8th at 2pm, the Garfield Center will be hosting a presentation by Heller Halliday, who spent her childhood on the stage with her mother, Mary Martin. The talk includes a guided tour through the Kohl Lobby photo and memorabilia display of Martin in her famous role as Peter Pan. Halliday has generously lent the Garfield Center part of her own personal collection for this occasion.
Wednesday, July 15th at 2pm, the Garfield is proud to present a performance by a Native American Pride Dancer, who will be performing music and movement passed down by his ancestors for centuries. The Playmakers will be studying the dance, in order to replicate it in their own interpretations of the Native characters in Peter Pan. They hope to show respect for Native Peoples and their heritage.
A Japanese Swordsmanship Workshop led by sword master Shizumi Mandale concludes the series on Wednesday, July 22nd at 2pm. Playmakers will use these skills to help them with their stage combat scenes between Captain Hook’s pirates and Peter Pan’s lost boys. This workshop has limited space; if a non-Playmaker would like to participate, please sign up soon by contacting the Garfield Center Box Office. Those not wishing to participate are invited to observe from the balcony free of charge.
These shows are family-friendly and open to everyone. Tickets are $5 and group rates are available (no charge to current Playmakers). Please call the Box Office at 410-810-2060 or email Tess Hogans ([email protected]) for more information. In addition, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the “Peter Pan and Wendy” shows, scheduled for Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1.and Sunday, August 2.
The Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre is located at 210 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620. For more information please vist www.GarfieldCenter.org.
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