Family Time
The Producers (1968)
$8.00 General Admission
Starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, The Producers is a 1968 feature-length comedy film written and directed by Mel Brooks. In the film, two New York City con men (Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom) attempt to cheat theater 'angels' (investors) out of their investment money by deliberately producing a "flop," or unsuccessful show.
This was the first film directed by Mel Brooks, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay.
This was the first film directed by Mel Brooks, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay.
West Side Story (1961)
$8.00 General Admission
Starring Natalie Wood in Jerome Robbins classic story of insiders and outsiders.
This movie transplants the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" to New York City in the 1950s. The two feuding families are replaced by brawling street gangs. The Montagues become the Anglo Jets, led by Riff, and the Capulets become the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. At a dance, Tony, former leader of the Jets and Riff's best friend, and Maria, Bernardo's little sister, see each other across the room and it's love at first sight. With opposition from both sides, they meet secretly and their love grows deeper. However, the gangs are plotting one last rumble, a fight that will finally end the battle for control of the streets. Will Tony and Maria's love carry through a battle that threatens to destroy the people they love around them?
This movie transplants the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" to New York City in the 1950s. The two feuding families are replaced by brawling street gangs. The Montagues become the Anglo Jets, led by Riff, and the Capulets become the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. At a dance, Tony, former leader of the Jets and Riff's best friend, and Maria, Bernardo's little sister, see each other across the room and it's love at first sight. With opposition from both sides, they meet secretly and their love grows deeper. However, the gangs are plotting one last rumble, a fight that will finally end the battle for control of the streets. Will Tony and Maria's love carry through a battle that threatens to destroy the people they love around them?
Leo Lionni's Swimmy & Other Stories
$20 Adults/ $12.50 Children under 13
Leo Lionni's exquisite collage works are ideally suited for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's unique approach to stage adaptation. The three Caldecott Honor books Mermaid has chosen for its tribute, SWIMMY, INCH BY INCH and FREDERICK, are amoung Lionni's most beloved works. Their images are strikingly beautiful, and their texts are whimsical yet wistful.
sponsored by: Greylock Federal Credit Union
Eric Carle's Very Hungry Catepillar
$20/ $12.50 Children under 13
Mermaid Theare of Nova Scotia presents The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle favorites, adapted, directed and designed by Jim Morrow, music by Steven Naylor, and narrated by Gordon Pinsent.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.
sponsored by: Greylock Federal Credit Union