Alaska Junior Theater Unveils a "Bold, Bright & Breathtaking" 2024-2025 Season: A Spectacular Lineup You Can't Miss!
Contributed by Rowan Holmes
Alaska, are you ready to be dazzled? Alaska Junior Theater is thrilled to announce our most exciting season yet: "Bold, Bright & Breathtaking" for 2024-2025! With a lineup packed with awe-inspiring performances that will ignite your imagination and fill your heart with joy, this is a season you and your family won’t want to miss. And here’s the best part—season tickets are on sale now, with savings of up to 20%!
360 Allstars: A Radically Unconventional Circus
Kicking off the season with a bang is the 360 Allstars, a mind-blowing urban circus that redefines what it means to be a circus performer. Picture a high-energy fusion of breakdancing, BMX biking and basketball trick shots, all set to an electrifying soundtrack. This isn’t your traditional big top show—this is a thrilling, pulse-pounding experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Peter & the Wolf: A Classic Tale Comes to Life
Next, join us for an enchanting journey into Sergei Prokofiev's timeless tale, "Peter & the Wolf," brought to life by Pushcart Players. This beautifully staged production blends music, storytelling and vivid puppetry to create an immersive experience that captivates children and adults alike. Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or discovering it for the first time, this production will leave you spellbound.
Aesop Bops! With David Gonzalez: Stories That Sing
Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant show with Master Storyteller David Gonzalez in "Aesop Bops!" This dynamic celebration of Aesop's fables re-imagines classic tales like "The Lion and the Mouse" and "The Tortoise and the Hare" as they are brought to life through a unique blend of live music, physical comedy and Gonzalez’s infectious energy. It's a rollicking good time that will have you laughing, learning and loving every moment!
The Fourth Wall: Hybrid Arts Ensemble—Without A Net!
Step right up! The Fourth Wall has joined the circus and are bringing their high -flying shenanigans to YOU! Marvelous Music meets Adventurous Aerial Acrobatics in this Cavalcade of Creativity! Experience the Twirling Topsy-Turvy Trombonist, the Fabulous Flipping Flutist, the Death-Defying Drummer! Get your Vaudeville here!
Adventures of Tortoise and Hare: The Next Gen
Using Lightwire Theater’s innovative Electroluminescent Puppetry, we begin with Aesop’s classic fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” but continue the story which finds them ten years down the road, now with children of their own. Smart phones 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?
Season Tickets: The Best Way to Experience It All
With a lineup this incredible, why settle for just one show? Season tickets are your golden ticket to experiencing the full magic of Alaska Junior Theater’s 2024-2025 season. Not only will you guarantee your seats at all five unforgettable performances, but you'll also save up to 20% off regular ticket prices. That’s a win-win! Plus, season ticket holders enjoy the best seats in the house and other exclusive benefits that make your theater experience even more special.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary season. Grab your season tickets today by calling 907-272-7546 or online at www.AKJT.ORG and get ready to embark on a "Bold, Bright & Breathtaking" adventure with Alaska Junior Theater!
Alaska Junior Theater is a private, nonprofit organization presenting high-quality, professional theater from around the world to Alaska's youth and families.