Inspiring Theatre Launches New Season with HEMISFAIR Collaboration Occasion Sequence
Inspiring Theatre, Magik Theatre, kicks off its new 2023-2024 season with the gorgeous story of Carmela Filled with Needs opening at Magik Theatre on October 14th! This heartfelt comedic manufacturing highlights the ability of hope and the inspiring magik of needs. And within the spirit of constructing needs come true, Magik is thrilled to announce an thrilling new collaboration with Hemisfair, simply in time for fall! Households gained’t need to miss this sequence of fun-filled, family-friendly occasions giving theatre goers much more purpose to go to Hemisfair make it a Makical day!
Based mostly on the best-selling guide, Carmela Filled with Needs, the acclaimed manufacturing celebrates household, dreamers, and the surprising ‘magik’ of hope.
Magik Theatre commences its new season celebrating creativeness and massive desires with a manufacturing certain to enchant anybody who’s ever despatched needs into the wind by blowing on a dandelion. Based mostly on the celebrated guide of the identical title by Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor-winning creator Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson, Carmela Filled with Needs runs from October 14-22. Within the spirit of wishing and dreaming massive this season, Magik proclaims a pleasant new collaboration with Hemisfair to incorporate a brand new sequence of thrilling occasions and particular performances designed to attraction younger audiences at each flip.
THE MAGIK OF WISHES
On her seventh birthday, Carmela wakes up thrilled to lastly be sufficiently old to hitch her massive brother on their household errands. As they go to the native lavanderia, bodega and numerous neighbors, Carmela stumbles upon a lone dandelion rising within the pavement. Earlier than she will blow away its white fluff, her brother reminds her to make a want. Filled with hopes and desires, Carmela needs for a sweet machine and a flowery mattress for Mamí like those on the resort the place she works. However her dandelion is crushed earlier than she will make her largest want, for Papí to come back again residence quickly. Can her brother assist her to imagine in her desires as soon as once more?
“Matt de la Peña’s guide tells a stupendous story of a woman who discovers the magic and marvel of her needs in the true world: in her neighborhood, in nature, and in her household,” says director Claudia de Vasco. “Our manufacturing retains the guts of this story alive whereas additionally reflecting the tradition of the South Texas neighborhood in a present that’s certain to entertain and encourage.”
BEHIND THE MAGIK
Tailored by Alvaro Saar Rios and directed by Claudia de Vasco, the forged consists of a number of debut performances to incorporate Clarissa Ramos within the title function, with Ernesto Dominguez enjoying Carmela’s brother and Alberto Ramirez Jr. as Papí, Senor Lopez, and Flower Boy. Crystal M. Bratton returns as Carmela’s mom. Lucian Hernandez and Stormie Brennan convey Christian Robinson’s iconic illustrations to life by way of set design and costumes. Again by well-liked demand, aspiring actors and household followers can attend a post-performance meet and greet after each present!
As ever, Magik Theatre affords wonderful sources for educators by way of discipline journeys to the total dwell efficiency in addition to educator workshops. Can’t make it to the theatre? This season, “Magik on the Highway” will convey Carmela Filled with Needs straight to varsities and different teams. Every manufacturing is accompanied by a TEKS-based interactive classroom useful resource information crammed with fulfilling, accessible actions associated to the efficiency, creating an unforgettable studying expertise with out ever having to go away the college.
NEW MAGIKAL MOMENTS TO ENJOY THIS SEASON
Magik Story Time at Hemisfair | Tuesday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.
Magik Theatre and Hemisfair announce a brand new set up of Hemisfair’s weekly Story Time with particular company from Magik Theatre studying from every manufacturing’s themed guide. The sequence takes place in Yanaguana Backyard every Tuesday earlier than the theatre’s opening weekends with Magik’s Schooling Supervisor, Lissette Belmontes kicking off the sequence as she reads from Carmela Filled with Needs on Tuesday, October 10. And to make little needs come true, Hemisfair will present 20 free copies of the guide to its first 20 Story Time company.
Magik Theatre Opening Day Get together within the Park | Saturday, October 14, 12:30 pm, present at 2:00 pm
Ideally located in San Antonio’s iconic Hemisfair, this season Magik Theatre celebrates every opening efficiency with free themed artwork actions, festive meals and drinks, and complimentary dwell music simply exterior the theatre to create the proper household outing! Patrons gained’t need to miss this particular occasion sequence, kicking off with Carmela Filled with Needs when Hemisfair and Magik host artist Aminah Dece to offer an interactive dandelion craft, tunes by DJ Mayhem, Panderia Jimenez’s SA-famous conchas and hojarascas, and aguas frescas courtesy of Paleteria San Antonio.
Muertos Fest Free Efficiency of Carmela Filled with Needs | Saturday, October 28, 10 am
Throughout the eleventh annual Dia de los Muertos Fest at Hemisfair, pageant attendees may have the chance to attend a free efficiency of Carmela Filled with Needs at Magik Theatre on a first-come, first-served foundation. No reservation is required. And right here’s a Muertos Fest tip! Fest attendees are additionally welcome to go to the theatre’s totally stocked concession stand to buy reasonably priced refreshments, no admission ticket required. Whereas there, company can go to Magik’s ofrenda celebrating the deceased family members of the Magik Theatre employees.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Sensory-Pleasant Efficiency | Saturday, October 21, 10 am
Designed with each kids and adults on the autism spectrum, and people with sensory sensitivities in thoughts. Our purpose is a relaxed and judgment-free theatre expertise the place audiences can sing, snort, and dance.
American Signal Language Interpreted Efficiency | Saturday, October 21, 2 pm
Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre neighborhood’s major signal language interpreter, might be out there throughout this efficiency for patrons that require ASL as their major type of communication.
2023-2024 TICKET OPTIONS
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
4 Present Subscription $66 per individual (Financial savings of 34% off single ticket costs)
Three Present Subscription $54 per individual (Financial savings of 28% off single ticket costs)
Magik’s new season brings thrilling new advantages! Introducing Magik Circle which incorporates unique perks for season subscribers resembling reductions on further single tickets, merchandise and camps and academies. Season ticket holders may even have entry to sneak peek performances, particular VIP invites and different surprises all through the season. No charges to trade unexpired tickets to a different date.
FLEX PASS PRICING
Ten Flex Passes $175
20 Flex Passes $330
A Flex Go is a bundle of 10 or 20 tickets that can be utilized for any manufacturing at Magik Theatre. Flex passes can be utilized any approach patrons want all through the season. Use them one or two at a time, or all collectively. No charges to trade unexpired tickets to a different date. Relevant to public performances solely.
SINGLE TICKETS
$25 for adults
$20 for youngsters (ages 3-17), Navy, Seniors, Educators & College students
Kids underneath 2 years previous are free.
Buy season subscriptions, flex passes and single tickets on-line, by way of telephone (210) 227-2751, and in individual at Magik Theatre’s Field Workplace (420 S Alamo, 78205). Field Workplace hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
If a baby underneath 2 makes use of a seat, even a automotive or booster seat, the patron should pay for a basic admission ticket. Group charges can be found for events of ten or extra individuals. For questions and additional inquiries, contact tickets@magiktheatre.org
