Assembly: Founder/director Colin Cox and a touring group of artists, much like the troupes who traversed the provinces in Shakespeare's day, make ageless classics more accessible to young audiences. Celebrate the timeless language and classic theatre of Shakespeare's work by selecting a tragedy or a comedy for students to enjoy. Each performance features narration of the story of the play, a presentation of several major scenes, and information about the history and background of the play. These dynamic performances are a great way to intrigue, entrance and educate students about the captivating work of William Shakespeare.

A Christmas Carol is a humorous and touching tale by one of England's most beloved authors, Charles Dickens. This story is a non-denominational thematic exploration of poverty, family and giving. True to the Will & Company style, A Christmas Carol is highly interactive - students get the chance to act alongside a group of professional actors and contribute to a delightful rendition of the famous story. (All ages, Available November, December)

The Odyssey, Homer's literary epic is brought to the stage in an adventurous, theatrical style.The production includes innovative use of puppets, mime and choreographed swordplay. A narrator describes the plot as it unfolds, while the company performs major scenes using the convention of a Greek chorus.(All ages, Available April, May, June)

Assembly Price:
One Performance=$800
Two Performances=$1,100
Three Performances=$1,500

Age Group: All Ages
Age Group (Pinocchio): K-5
Capacity: 500 Students
Availability: See Above

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email schoolprograms@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.