Empathy Plays Debut at Providence Children???s Museum
Friday, November 17, 2017 | 5:00 PM ??? 8:00 PM
Providence Children???s Museum holds its premiere weekend of two children???s theater pieces, ???Lost & Found??? and ???That???s My Ball???, written by community contracted Playwrights and debuting on Friday, November 17, 2017 during our ???MetLife Family Friday- Free at Five??? from 5:00 PM ??? 8:00 PM. ???That???s My Ball??? premieres at 6:00 PM and ???Lost & Found??? at 7:00 PM. The Museum is open free to the public from 5:00 ??? 8:00 PM.
The new children???s theater pieces will continue to be performed on an alternating schedule on both Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, 2017 with four performances each day at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. These newly commissioned performances serve as an extension of the important messages incorporated in the Museum???s exhibit, Coming to Rhode Island, which explores history, culture, and the importance of fostering respect for the diversity of individuals who make up our world.
These exciting theater pieces have been made possible with support from Hasbro???s Children???s Fund and Nancy Smith Worthen in memory of Margaret L. Worthen
In August 2017, Providence Children???s Museum presented the opportunity to playwrights in the community to develop one children???s theater piece focused on empathy and respect for others.
Upon review, two theater scripts stood out amidst the many submissions due to their powerful messages and ability to speak to preschool or school-age audiences.
The Children???s Museum???s very own Kate Lester was selected and her playful and thoughtful theater piece, ???That???s My Ball???, explores concepts of sharing and inclusivity appropriate for children 3 to 5 years of age.
Kate Lester is currently a Providence Children???s Museum Experience Coordinator as well as a professional actor, director and playwright. She is also a member of Talk Works, an anti-bullying ensemble that tours RI for school performances.
Paul Taylor, the Traveling Science Show and Community Outreach Manager at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA has developed ???Lost & Found???, a play that dialogues concepts of self-discovery and empathic intelligence relatable to children of 5 to 7 years of age.
Paul Taylor has written and performed in shows for museums and zoos, bringing the work and concepts of scientists to life.
For questions and more information on programming and performances visit
www.childrenmuseum.org/calendar.asp
or call (401) 273-5437 ext. 234 or contact Info@ChildrenMuseum.org.
Providence Children???s Museum ??? play is powerful!
The Museum is located at 100 South Street in Providence???s Jewelry District.?? September through March, open Tuesday through Sunday and Monday school holidays, 9 AM to 6 PM, and selected Fridays until 8 PM.?? April through August, open 7 days.?? Programs are free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person; always free for Museum members.?? Call (401) 273-KIDS or visit www.ChildrenMuseum.org.