Beloved Youngsters’s Theatre Broadcasts 24-25 Season Stuffed with Household Favorites, Beloved Classics, World Premieres & Extra
Beloved kids’s theatre, Magik Theatre, explores friendship, studying, and rising up in a milestone yr that debuts new applications and occasions to attach Magik lovers of all ages.
Celebrating 30 years, greater than 300 productions, and tens of millions of viewers members, Magik Theatre’s new season reveals San Antonio’s beloved kids’s theatre firm nonetheless has that youthful glow! From modest beginnings as a family-run theatre troupe in 1994, Magik rapidly grew to become a serious participant in San Antonio’s performing arts scene, serving some 44,000 patrons yearly from their residence in iconic Hemisfair. The 2024-25 season continues its mission to create theatrical experiences that ignite creativeness, spark curiosity, encourage empathy, and foster a lifetime love of studying in younger folks with a world premiere, an adaptation of Mo Willems’ wildly common work, a bilingual journey into loteriìa land, and a cherished vacation custom. “This season’s reveals are journeys of younger folks studying to learn (Lyric and the Keys), discovering extra about about household and greatest associates (¡Loteriìa: Sport On! and Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), and gaining the instruments and confidence to make your self actual (The Velveteen Rabbit),” says Creative Director Anthony Runfola.
However new productions aren’t all which might be in retailer for Magik followers. Responding to overwhelming group suggestions, the group is creating extra methods to interact past taking in a present. Keep tuned for a rising slate of courses and faculty vacation workshops impressed by Magik’s acclaimed summer time camps. “We imagine in assembly each pupil the place they’re,” says Magik Managing Director Mel Zarb-Cousin. “Whether or not they’ve been in theatre or are simply giving it a strive for the primary time … Our class and camp atmosphere is an area by which college students can have a good time their ‘glows’ (strengths) and be inquisitive about methods to develop.” The Richard Rosen Scholarship Fund, named for the Magik Theatre’s founder, will make these inspiring instructional alternatives extra accessible. In its inaugural yr, the fund has already awarded $36,000 in scholarships.
Away from their theatre house in Hemisfair, Magik affords two touring productions to colleges and different instructional establishments that commemorate numerous studying journeys. Eddie and Vinnie, a preferred previous manufacturing that includes a primary character with dyslexia, is touring this season with grant funding from the ArchPoint Group. “Eddie and Vinnie struck a chord with me as a number of of our management staff at ArchPoint have battled dyslexia and triumphed over their studying disabilities to attain nice success,” stated ArchPoint CEO Jesse Edelman. Additionally on tour is Tomás and the Library Woman, a bilingual manufacturing primarily based on an inspiring true story in regards to the energy of literacy to attain your desires. Educators are additionally inspired to plan subject journeys to any of the 2024-25 season productions for a particular pupil matinee, and Magik’s schooling division affords guides that align the teachings of every manufacturing with TEKS curriculum in addition to digital useful resource guides.
“Our mission is to create student-centered, inclusive, artistically glorious theatre programming to serve our group right now and past,” says Zarb-Cousin, including that Magik’s imaginative and prescient for the theatre is “a group hub for artistic connection, dialog and leisure.”
Beneficiant group companions make increasing Magik’s mission doable, and what higher approach to contribute than attending this yr’s “A Evening of Magik” gala on September 21? The fabulous fundraiser guarantees to move company with homages to Magik’s 30 yr historical past and a few really hush-hush surprises. Plan to sleep within the subsequent morning, you gained’t wish to miss the unique afterparty.
As all the time, Magik seeks to serve ALL kids with Sensory-Pleasant, Pay What You Want, and American Signal Language Interpreted performances for every manufacturing. These measures are in place to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere the place kids can develop a life-long love of theatre and imagine within the surprise of Magik.
Magik Theatre Presents: 2024-2025 Season
Efficiency occasions range. Applications and dates are topic to alter.
LYRIC AND THE KEYS
Guide by Rozanne Shroeder-Arce
Music and lyrics by Jenn Hartmann Luck
Directed by Anthony Runfola
September 28 – October 13, 2024
Really helpful for ages 7+
Magik Theatre kicks off its new season with a world premiere! The commissioned musical, written by the affiliate dean of College of Texas School of Wonderful Arts’ trainer preparation program with an unique folk-guitar rating and lyrics by famend kids’s songwriter Jenn Hartmann Luck, tells an ingenious story that resonates with anybody who’s ever confronted studying difficulties as a child. Lyric, a second-grader struggling to learn, finds an sudden trainer in class janitor Mr. Hartley. With the assistance of his DIY junk robots, Mr. Hartley mentors Lyric, boosting her confidence to beat her literacy challenges. Catchy melodies and a optimistic message have a good time believing in your self and discovering the ‘key’ to overcoming any problem — even studying to learn!
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
By Margery Williams
Tailored by Michelle Hoppe-Lengthy
Directed by Rosa Gardner
November 23 – December 29, 2024
Really helpful for ages 5+
There’s no higher time than the vacations to imagine in just a little magic. That’s why Magik Theatre is delighted to reprise “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a timeless basic that captures every part we love in regards to the vacation season. This heartwarming play relies on the beloved kids’s story and follows the journey of a shy toy rabbit constituted of velveteen who longs to turn into actual. Via his adventures with the Boy, the Velveteen Rabbit learns about love, friendship, and the true which means of being actual. The play is about in a comfy and enchanting world and is filled with touching moments that can depart audiences feeling impressed and uplifted.
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
Primarily based on the “Elephant and Piggie” books by Mo Willems, revealed by Hyperion Books for ChildrenBook and Lyrics by Mo WillemsMusic by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Jenny Lavery
February 1 – March 23, 2025
Really helpful for ages 3+
Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig are “bestus” associates on this rollicking musical primarily based on Mo Willems’ hilarious, award-winning books. When the friends embark on an ideal time out to a celebration hosted by three fun-loving singing squirrels, Elephant and Piggie notice they method life’s uncertainties in a different way. Gerald is fearful one thing might go unsuitable and spoil their friendship, whereas Piggie is happier and extra excited than ever. And so begins a day when something is feasible, together with catchy tunes, full of life dances, and loads of laughs.
¡LOTERIìA: GAME ON!
By Maybelle Reynoso
Directed by Ricky Araiza
Could 3 – June 1, 2025
Really helpful for ages 6+
Siblings Sam and Kris stumble into the enchanting world of loteriìa on this fascinating, bilingual manufacturing each English and Spanish audio system can get pleasure from. When Sam and Kris uncover their dad’s pillow fort is definitely a portal into Loteriìa, and that he’s trapped there, the pair embark upon an exciting rescue journey the place they notice that the magical realm of Loteriìa has its personal algorithm. Alongside the way in which they encounter acquainted characters like La Rana, La Mano, and El Gallo.
2024-2025 TICKET OPTIONS
Magik Theatre affords a number of methods for patrons to get pleasure from the most effective kids’s theatre expertise in San Antonio. Magik is a cherished arts establishment that has been offering households with skilled, accessible, literature-based theatre and schooling since 1994. Positioned in Hemisfair Park, households can catch the present, get pleasure from a day of play exploring Yanaguana Backyard, seize a meal at one of many many eating places on website and make Magikal reminiscences. Season subscriptions, Flex Passes, and single ticket gross sales can be found now.
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
4 Present Subscription $70 per individual (Financial savings of 30% off single ticket costs)
Three Present Subscription $55.50 per individual (Financial savings of 26% off single ticket costs)
Season ticket holders will even have entry to sneak peek performances, particular VIP invites and different surprises all through the season. No charges to change unexpired tickets to a different date. Expires June 1, 2025.
FLEX PASS PRICING
A Flex Move is a package deal of 10 tickets that can be utilized for any manufacturing at Magik Theatre. Flex passes can be utilized any method patrons want all through the season. Use them one or two at a time, or all collectively. No charges to change unexpired tickets to a different date. Expires June 1, 2025.
SINGLE TICKETS
$25 for adults
$20 for kids (ages 3-17), Army, Seniors, Educators & College students
Youngsters underneath 2 years outdated are free.
Buy season subscriptions, flex passes and single tickets on-line, through cellphone (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 toddler underneath 2 makes use of a seat, even a automobile or booster seat, the patron should pay for a common admission ticket. Group charges can be found for events of ten or extra folks. For questions and additional inquiries, contact tickets@magiktheatre.org
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.
