201 1-2012  Season
Inspiring the Imagination

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The Adventures of Tom and Huck
October 15 - November 12, 2011

In this wonderful new musical adaptation of Mark Twain's novels about boyhood friends, it would seem that some things never change. Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are always trying to get around the rules. After all, no self-respecting kid can pass up a good adventure. We’ll follow these rascals and their friends – and foes– as they whitewash a fence, play hooky, find a cure for warts, attend their own funeral, get lost in a cave, and solve a murder mystery. 

Rudolph
November 14 - December 24, 2011

It’s the Holiday season and the North Pole is buzzing with excitement. Santa is about to pick a new leader for the sleigh team. There are so many talented reindeer. Who will win the most coveted spot on the team? Come along with us as the Reindeer Games begin.

Freedom Train
January 30 - March 9, 2012

An inspiring tale of a family’s journey to freedom along the Underground Railroad through Texas into Mexico. This story of bravery and determination tells a bit of little known Texas history. A celebration of freedom set to rhythmic music.

Goldilocks
April 2– May 25, 2012

The Bear family returns home from a walk to find the next door neighbor, Goldilocks, has broken into their home. Was she hungry or sleepy? No, she wanted to use their computer to contact her new on-line friend. Barred from her constant use of the computer at home, and without any close friends at school, she makes unsupervised and dangerous contacts through the Internet. This new twist on a classic tale illustrates the dangers of the internet, bullying and teaches respect for people and their property. A new bilingual English/Spanish show.

Pinocchio
June 4 - July 28, 2012

Combine a loving father, a talking puppet and the help of a talkative cricket and you have one of the classic stories of all time. Pinocchio's dream is to become a real boy and he'll do anything to make his dream come true. What will it cost him and what will he learn before his dream comes true?


Storytelling Performances
Touring all Season

The Aztec Princess
Told in English and Spanish by  Epig Dominquez
The Aztec Princess takes you to Mexico on a exciting journey through time and fantasy. Her amazing adventures celebrate and explore the rich history of Aztec and Mayan culture. A storytelling favorite.

 

Father Goose
Told by Clay Ratcliff

Classic fairy tales we all know and love are told with a unique twist. Meet up with characters like the Three Pigs Brothers, the Bear family, Little Red Riding Hood, and many more. Very interactive and just plain fun!!

Story Theatre
Told by Tracey Wheat

Take a journey through African American folklore with tales like The Clever Turtle, The People Could Fly and Manuel’s Riddle. These are stories where animals such as rabbits, foxes, bears, wolves and turtles take on human characteristics.

Express Children's Theatre
446 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77092

(713) 682-5044

expresstheatre@sbcglobal.net 

Express Children's Theatre is Company-in-Residence at
Houston Community College Central Fine Arts Department