Adventure Theatre MTC’s If You Give a Moose A Muffin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT: Amanda Russell
May 31, 2012PHONE: 301-634-2267
BOX OFFICE: 301-634-2270
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ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC COMPLETES ITS 2011-2012 SEASON WITH IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN
Starring Helen Hayes Nominee Michael Russotto and Helen Hayes Recipient Parker Drown
GLEN ECHO, MD –Adventure Theatre MTC completes its 2011-2012 Seasonwith its next of the ‘If You Give’ series with the much-anticipated, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, June 22-September 2, 2012 based on the book by Laura Numeroff and starring Helen Hayes Nominee and notable Washington, D.C. actor Michael Russotto and Helen Hayes Winner Parker Drown. Adventure Theatre MTC received the 2011 Helen Hayes TYA Award for its second of the ‘If You Give’ series, 2010’s If You Give a Pig a Pancake.
What if a moose came to your house and asked for a muffin? Yikes. In this sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, a moose will almost always be a bigger problem than a mouse. If you give him some jam…you may wind up in a jam!
Directed by Jeremy Skidmore, this production is the sixth and final production of Adventure Theatre’s MTC’s 2011-2012 Season showcases the best of D.C. area talent. Tickets are $18 each, with group and field trip rates available, and can be purchased through the box office by calling 301-634-2270 or online at Children under the age of 1 are free. The press performance will be Sunday, June 24 at 2pm. All performances will take place at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812 in the historic Glen Echo Park.
Michael J. Bobbitt, Producing Artistic Director at Adventure Theatre MTC says of the show, “I cannot wait to see Russotto and Drown together onstage and the creativity they will bring to this energy-filled series of shows. This is one that kids of all ages will not want to miss.”
ABOUT ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC
Adventure Theatre (founded in 1951) and Musical Theater Center (founded in 1986) merged into one organization, Adventure Theatre MTC, in 2012. Located in Glen Echo Park (Glen Echo, MD) and Wintergreen Plaza (Rockville, MD), ATMTC cultivates new generations of artists and audiences by creating memorable theatrical productions and by providing young people the highest quality musical theater training. ATMTC serves students at all skill levels and families from diverse communities, approximately 75,000 people annually.
“IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN” FACT SHEET
June 22 – September 2, 2012
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Steve Garfinkel
Directed by Jeremy Skidmore
Starring Michael Russotto
All Ages
CAST
Moose...... Michael Russotto
Donald...... Parker Drown
Moose U/S...... Danny Pushkin
Donald U/S...... Tyler Herman
PRODUCTION CREW
Director...... Jeremy Skidmore
Scenic Designer...... Luciana Stecconi
Costume Designer...... Erin Nugent
Lighting Designer...... Dan Covey
Sound Designer & Composer...... Elisheba Ittoop
Properties Designer...... Andrea “Dre” Moore
Stage Manager...... Bekah Wachenfeld
Asst. Stage Manager...... Julie Roedersheimer
Scenic Artist...... Sasha Goldstein
Master Electrician...... Sarah MacKowski
IMPORTANT DATES
Production Run Dates – June 22 – September 2, 2012
Pajama Party– Friday, June 22 at 7pm
Press Opening – Sunday, June 24 at 2pm
Book Club Performance – Saturday, June 30 at 2pm
Sensory/Autism Friendly Performance- Saturday, September 1 at 2pm
American Sign Language Performance – Saturday, July 7 at 2pm
Sundays
June 24...... 11am & 2pm
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
August 5, 12, 19, 26...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
September 2...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
Mondays
June 25...... 10:30am
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30...... 10:30am
August 6, 13, 20...... 10:30am
Saturdays
June 23...... 11am 2pm
June 30...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
July 7, 14, 21, 28...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
August 4, 11, 18, 25...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
September 1...... 11am, 2pm & 4:30pm
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