BLOOMINGTON – Let’s get curious! Constellation Stage & Screen is kicking off its 23/24 Constellation for Kids Series with a fun-for-all musical, Curious George: The Golden Meatball. Based on the popular children’s books by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George: The Golden Meatball runs October 20 through November 5 at the Waldron Auditorium. In addition to standard performances, Constellation is offering a sensory-friendly option on Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination, and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.
Curious George: The Golden Meatball is bringing together a talented cast of new and familiar faces. Starring as Curious George in her first production ever is ten-year-old Juna Sparks.
Tucker Ransom, a current IU Theater student, stars as the lovable “Man with the Yellow Hat.” Tucker was previously seen in the ensemble of Constellation’s production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Joining the ensemble is Maggie Lynn Held (previously seen at Cardinal Stage Company in A Year with Frog and Toad).
Sophia Hoffman (previously seen at Cardinal Stage Company in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), and Gabriel Armstrong and Rick Armstrong, who are both making their Constellation debuts!
After choreographing Constellation’s hit Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, Nicholas Ranauro returns as Director and Choreographer of Curious George, alongside Susan Swaney, voice instructor for IU’s Musical Theater Program, as Musical Director. Rounding out the creative team are Katie Ayer (Stage Manager), David Wade (Scenic Designer), Lily K. Howder (Lighting Designer), Jolene Richardson (Costume Designer), Abigail Hughes (Sound Designer), Britney Kouma (Assistant Stage Manager), and Aubrey Krueger (Props Master).
Constellation’s Theater for Young Audiences Series aims to cultivate a love for the arts from a young age. In order to make theater accessible to everyone, this season, Constellation is expanding its Community Access Tickets program! Located in a predominantly rural region, Constellation received funding from the National Alliance of Musical Theater (NAMT) to expand its Community Access Tickets initiative into the surrounding rural regions, eliminating any financial barrier to the theater’s programming. Constellation is working to establish partnerships with social service organizations and Title I schools in Brown, Greene, Bartholomew, and other nearby rural counties in order to provide free tickets to children and families who cannot otherwise attend a production. In addition to grant support, CATs tickets are funded through generous contributions from individuals and corporations, with major support from Jessika and Bryan Hane. For more information on how to request CATs tickets, please visit our website.
Don’t let this opportunity swing past you! Tickets for Curious George: The Golden Meatball are on sale now and available through Constellation’s website (SeeConstellation.org), over the phone at (812) 336-9300 (Monday -Friday 12-5 p.m.), or in-person at 122 S Walnut St (open Wednesday – Friday 12-5 p.m.). Tickets start at $15 for kids and $25 for adults. Join us on Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m. for a special Sensory-Friendly Performance, designed to create a theater experience that is welcoming to all families with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. In addition to lighting, sound, and seating modifications, Constellation’s Sensory Friendly Performances are Pay What You Will, allowing audiences to choose their own ticket price.
To learn more about Constellation’s Sensory Friendly programming, sponsored by Unlocking the Spectrum, visit this website.
