Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The Light Princess, adapted from the story by George MacDonald, with book and lyrics by Tony Lawton and original music by Alex Bechtel. Steve Pacek is the director. It runs from April 5 – June 4, 2017. Based on the Scottish legend, The Light Princess tells the story of a teenager who has no gravity of any kind in addition to having no feelings for others, as she floats in the air, unable to ever touch the ground.


The Light Princess will delight kids and adults, they will be taken on an adventure of an evil witch who places a spell on the baby princess.  The spell takes gravity away from the princess and she floats in the air, it also robs her of taking anything seriously.  Until the day the princess falls in love with a prince.  The prince makes a brave sacrifice to save the princess. Will the princess learn to take life a little more seriously to save her prince?



This small ensemble of 5 actors will draw you into their adventure with their heartache, laughs, and singing.  The set design doesn't disappoint with the creative ways they make the princess float, costume changes and turning the stage into a lake.  The play was written for kids, but there definitely are jokes just for parents.  The songs are very catchy and will have you singing along.

The show is appropriate for kids ages 6  and up.  It's important to note that the subject of death comes up in the show.  The show is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.  At the conclusion of the show the cast has a short Q & A session with the audience.

For more information or the purchase tickets call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office, 40 N. 2nd Street

The cost is $18 - $36 depending on age and the performance chosen.

The ever popular Preschool Story Time series continues indoors this winter in the East Goshen Township Building! Join the Preschool Readers Club and earn prizes for reading stories! Simply print the Hot Air Balloon form found under the Children’s Programs Web link and collect stickers for every book you read! The fun ends with themed coloring activities as well!



For more information: http://www.eastgoshen.org

Location: East Goshen Township Building, Program Room

                                       


Introduce children ages 3 to 6 to art through this program designed to encourage art appreciation and creative expression. Children and their grown-ups hear engaging interpreters bring a story to life, interact with art on a tour of museum galleries and make their own imaginative works. Children may participate in one or all of these tours.

Schedule: 
October 10 The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola
October 17 Birdsongs by Betsy Franco
October 24 Painting the Wind by Patricia and Emily MacLachlan
October 31 Bats at the Library by Brian Lies
November 7 The Tree by Dana Lyons
November 14 Aesop's Fables by Jerry Pinkney


For more information:    www.brandywinemuseum.org. 

Location:   The Brandywine River Museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

This event is appropriate for:  ages 3 to 6 

Cost: The programs are free for members and children under age 6, and are included with museum admission ($12, adults; $8, seniors; $6, students, and children ages 6 to 12)