Closing Out this Magical Theaters 2023-2024 Season with a GIANT Birthday Occasion
WOW! Closing out the Magik Theatres 2023-2024 season with a GIANT Birthday Occasion for his or her thirtieth anniversary occurs on Saturday Might 4th. Get carried away by The BFG, Magik Theatre’s new adaptation of the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. The hilarious play a couple of 24-foot-tall Large Pleasant Large and his younger good friend Sophie, each closes out Magik’s 2023-24 season and ignites the theatre’s thirtieth birthday yr, full with a very gigantic opening evening celebration.
When younger orphan Sophie unintentionally encounters an enormous, she is understandably frightened for her life. Fortunately the large in query occurs to be the BFG – the Large Pleasant Large – who doesn’t eat people and as an alternative spends his time catching desires in Dream Nation so as to give the great ones to kids and destroy the nightmares. However the BFG has an issue, his 5 large neighbors, who bully him when not stealing people to eat, resolve to go to England for a dinner of British kids. With Sophie’s assist, the BFG goes on an unbelievable journey to Buckingham Palace and convinces the Queen to save lots of England from these completely unfriendly giants. Tailored by David Wooden, Magik Theatre’s manufacturing of The BFG is made doable partly by a beneficiant grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts whereas the GIANT thirtieth celebration is made doable by H-E-B, Magik’s Premier occasion sponsor.
The endearing story of The BFG grew to become an immediate basic upon its launch in 1982, finally promoting greater than 30 million copies worldwide. Kids, and adults, love the light large and courageous Sophie, each outcasts of their respective houses, who discover empathy and acceptance in one another. These themes are a pure match for Magik’s mission, however bringing a story of this proportion to the stage was an enormous effort. “Adapting The BFG for the stage required a mix of creativity and innovation. We approached the duty by contemplating the significance of scale—the way to make the fantastical world of giants and people come alive in a theatrical setting,” says director Anthony Runfola, additionally Magik’s inventive director, “Surroundings, props, and costumes all intersect in a means that’s far more intricate than in most productions.” Scenic designer Martin Gjoni, costume designer Yesi Tafur, and lighting designer Matt Webb incorporate a mix of high and low tech, with influences of Persian shadow puppets, 80s vogue, and overhead projector artwork, to create this whimsical world. The Large Pleasant Large is delivered to life by Mason Anthony Ortiz who’s joined by his little good friend, Clarissa Cortez as Sophie. The remainder of the solid consists of Trisch Moy, Queen of Sweden, Amy Bouquet, Queen of England, Michael Robets as Mr. Tibbs, Stephanie Higley as Head of the Air Drive, Katrin Blucker Ludwig as Head of the Military and Lauren Campion as Swing. Sound design is by John Michael Hoke.
For 30 years, Magik Theatre has been taking its audiences on whizbanging adventures to the BFG’s Dream Nation, to jungles, to pirate ships, and a lot extra. Constructing off of founder Richard Rosen’s dedication to creating and producing theatre that captivates younger audiences, Magik has staged practically 300 productions, many tailored from beloved basic and modern kids’s tales. From modest beginnings as a family-run theatre troupe in 1994, Magik shortly grew to become a significant participant in San Antonio’s performing arts scene, serving some 44,000 patrons yearly from their dwelling in iconic Hemisfair. Magik reaches past the standard stage too, creating instructional guides for discipline journey performances, inspiring by means of a perennially in style summer time camp, and empowering the youth of the Cindi Taylor Krier Juvenile Correctional and Remedy Facility with alternatives for artistic self-expression.
Now, even the tiniest viewers members of that 1994 debut season can return with their very own children to absorb performs like The BFG. Magik’s devoted followers know that every play run comes with a slew of particular occasions, together with whimsical opening day events, and the Might 4 soiree guarantees to be a huge spectacular, celebrating not solely The BFG however Magik’s thirtieth birthday. Honoring group giants like Bexar County Decide Peter Sakai, Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havdra, HEB, and Hemisfair, the early night occasion within the park options candy treats, video games galore, and circus-style leisure, in addition to the revealing of Magik’s thirtieth anniversary season. Within the foyer, partygoers can stroll down reminiscence lane with an exhibit of Magik’s most historic moments, and little ones can craft their very own dream jars. After the 6 p.m. efficiency, viewers members can seize a cupcake or glass of champagne and toast to 30 years of Magik!
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
GIANT thirtieth Birthday Occasion Celebration & BFG Opening Night time Occasion within the Park | Sat., Might 4, 4:30 p.m.
Prepare for a whizbanging good time with a GIANT birthday spectacular and opening evening occasion! San Antonio’s personal Ryley Corridor will present musical leisure whereas company take pleasure in an enormous birthday cake, Straightforward Squeezy’s customized “Frobscottle” lemonade, a particular craft venture, circus-style entertainers, video games, and an opportunity to see how they measure as much as a life-size cutout of the San Antonio Spurs’ famously tall Victor Wembanyama. Moreover, Bexar County Decide Peter Sakai will current Magik with a particular commemoration of the Theatre’s 30 years inspiring the group. Creative Director Anthony Runfola may also unveil the 2024-2025, 30-year anniversary season. After the 6 p.m. efficiency, patrons might help toast Magik’s three many years with champagne or glowing grape juice.
Educator Appreciation Efficiency | Solar., Might 12, 3 p.m.
Educators and college college are eligible for one free ticket to this efficiency with proof of I.D. Further tickets can be found to buy for these performances at a reduction of fifty% off the common ticket costs with promo code THANKYOU50.
Sensory-Pleasant Efficiency | Sat., Might 18, 10 a.m.
Viewers members on the autism spectrum and people with sensory points can absorb a particular efficiency of The BFG designed only for them. Children and adults are free to be themselves on this relaxed, judgment-free theatre expertise.
Pay What You Want Efficiency | Solar., Might 26, 3 p.m.
As a part of Magik Theatre’s mission to make theatre accessible to everybody, the group holds one donation-based efficiency. Tickets are solely out there on the door on Sunday, Might 26.
American Signal Language Interpreted Efficiency | Sat., Might 25, 2 p.m.
Patrons who talk with ASL can attend this efficiency that includes Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre group’s main American Signal Language interpreter.
TICKET OPTIONS
BFG SINGLE TICKETS
$25 for adults ● $20 for youngsters (ages 3-17), Navy, Seniors, Educators & College students
NEW 2024-2025 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS OPEN MAY 4, 2024!
4 Present Subscription $70 per particular person (Financial savings of 30% off single ticket costs)
Three Present Subscription $55.50 per particular person (Financial savings of 26% off single ticket costs
MAGIK THEATRE
Magik Theatre creates theatrical experiences that ignite creativeness, spark curiosity, encourage empathy, and foster a lifetime love of studying in younger folks. For extra data, go to magiktheatre.org, or Fb, Instagram and Twitter @TheMagikTheatre.
